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Project Calypso Construction

 

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December 2002

12th

Paving and erecting of fences continues

Creation of the water feature below the second corkscrew

Theming of footers

Train on the drop

The first interlocking corkscrew

Note the wheel covers have been taken off one side

A view from the transfer area

Helix

As testing commences, work continues on the ride area.

 

January 2003

28th

Station area

A view down the access road

Fencing around the station drop

Roped fencing on the exit path

A different view of the zero-g roll

Visible from the Monks Walk footpath is new fencing around the station drop and along the exit path.

 

February 2003

10th

Volcano with one of the steam effects

Inside station

Leads to an emergency exit

The area between the volcano and Sleepy Joe's

Another view

A general view from the volcano

The 'inferno'

The verticle loop

Looking in to the area

Fastrack Entrance

Another view

Large queue pen

General landscaping and theming continues, with the ride effects being tested. The 'inferno' can be seen in photo 7; bright red lights and intense steam are used. The station interior is now complete.

 

25th

The almost complete volcano

View from the front

A look down the station drop

The flame decals have been added to the trains

Inside the tunnel without the steam

Brake run and transfer

Entrance - note the test seat in wrapping

Fastrack cover structure on right

Fastrack entrance

Loading side of station

Front row with camera mounted

Side profile of a seat

Pagola covering walkway

Waterfall feature

Games building

Looking towards the final helix

Loop water feature - will feature exploding geysers

Path through the ride

New fences around Detonator's queue

Banked turn between corkscrews

General area shots and a closer look at the trains. Has turned out to be Thorpe's best looking project to date.

 

 

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