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Project Calypso Construction

 

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October 2002

13th

A view from Detonator

A closer view of the corkscrews

Station area

Theming has come on a great deal

The queue line up to the station has been installed

The completed zero-g roll

The low curve between elements

Interlocking corkscrews

Another view

The track between corkscrews is highly banked

Once again the track has gone up at a fast rate, now complete up to the first helix. Station theming continues along with the delivery of the first train.

 

24th

The volcano is rapidly taking shape

Corkscrews and first helix

The final helix completes the ride

Station area

Another view

Work continues on the queue with the addition of fences

Almost the whole ride from Rumba Rapids entrance

Base of lift hill

Sensor to adjust chain speed

The first helix

Second helix in to brakes

Supports cemented on to footers

The last piece of track was put in to place on the 18th October. Theming work continues on the station volcano, looks impressive already. Note that red bricks have arrived for paving the area

 

November 2002

2nd

Station area

Work continues on the front of the station

The first area of paving has been started

Im glad bricks are being used instead of plain tarmac

Fencing is also being installed

Work continues on the station volcano; the tunnel entrance and queue line area are now being covered. Red paving has has been laid starting under the lift, which is nice to see instead of tarmac.

 

18th

Station area

Maintenance building

Metal sheeting has been added to the front and side

The ride is almost fully connected

A closer view of the service brake

Exit of tunnel

A close up of the zero-g roll

Test seat which will be placed at the rides entrance

The majority of the rides electronics have been connected, testing starts at the beginning of December.

 

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