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If they get any deeper they're going to have to start digging up.

What, and run the risk of guests being hit by the train?

After coming across this page the other day and reading threads I can see im not the only one that thinks like this so i'm in good company I guess. Am I the only one that misses studio tours? lol I vaguely remember the west stunt show and green screen type tour as a kid I loved it.

Underground rollercoaster! Or as I prefer to call it, an 'organically dark ride'

Dreamworld - Is it so hard to open all rides from 10am - 5pm EVERYDAY. And could you open the front entry gates at 9.30am like you used to do?

Hi AlexB - I note your keen interest in the operation of steam engines so will attempt to explain. All steam engines go through the same basic procedure when being made ready, whether they are 1 year old or 100 years old. They are all built to the same principle and the technology is the same - nothing has changed for a "basic" engine such as operated at Dreamworld.. First, the boiler water level is checked by way of the sight glasses to ensure there is sufficient water, and a quick look under the loco to ensure there are no leaks anywhere. Dreamworld's engines were originally coal burners, but were converted to oil firing (dieseline) as there would be no coal dust, ash to get rid of, nor smoke, making for a much cleaner work environment. In the firebox is a device known as the "atomizer", where fuel is sprayed in a mist by steam, and burns with a fierce flame. In the absence of steam pressure in the morning, a compressed air line is attached to atomise the fuel. The fuel is lit and the heating process has started. Adjustments to the fuel supply and the compressed air ensures a clean burn. Now the ritual of oiling-round is performed, where oil is applied by an oil can to various moving parts - axleboxes and the valve-gear etc - two dozen points on the Baldwin. An experienced eye looks over the running gear to note if anything was amiss. The lubricator which delivers "steam oil" to the valves and cylinders is topped up. The fuel tank is topped up from a hose just like at a service station. It was Dreamworld's practice in later years to run an engine for an extended period (even a year or more) while the other just sat in the shed or had some maintenance performed. So the water in the boiler being warm from the previous day, did not take long to boil and create steam pressure. Once steam pressure was at 50 psi (pounds per square inch) the compressed air hose to the burner could be removed, and steam provided to the atomizer. Steam pressure was allowed to rise slowly to the point where the safety valve lifted at 150 psi. The boiler was blown-down - some water was released from the lowest point to carry away sludge and lower the amount of Total Dissolved Solids. The boiler water was topped up by use of the injector and all was ready. Dreamworld allocated the driver 2 hours to prepare the engine if warm, and 3 hours if from cold - generous figures. Minor maintenance such as taking a few minutes to adjust the packing of the piston rod glands may be performed as required, but the engines are robust and reliable and can operate every day for 12 months with virtually no maintenance whatsoever. This exact same procedure would be carried out in preparing a brand-new engine. Age does not affect the procedure. There are no "delicate parts" nor other things to go wrong. A steam engine does not change and become fragile simply because it gets older. I hope this can explain some points that other Members have too.

@OceanGirl your kids are doing work on the hole again.. (Credit to TTPSN for photos)

Oh no, not a whole 32...

Buy the above pass? Edit - no longer above

Get a 7 or 21 day pass for all 3 parks

You are right, red dragin in stating that a 100 year old loco is not all original. The boiler is one major component that would have been replaced as a matter of course. The boiler must undergo a thorough inspection by a qualified boiler inspector on a periodic basis. He may recommend replacement of stays or firetubes, or welding of specific areas, or if it has deteriorated to a level where repair would not be cost effective, may condemn it. How long a boiler will last is difficult to foretell. It may be as little as 25 years, or even more than 50 years. A lot depends on water quality, water treatment chemicals, and the storage situation. If a boiler is left unused with water in it for months on end, corrosion will make itself felt. For long-time storage the boiler should be emptied and left dry. Boiler plate may be15 mm thick or more, so there is a good factor of safety, but corrosion is a killer. It is surprising just how much is original, though. Original components on our engine include the mainframe, wheel centres (tyres are replaced when worn to condemning level), axles, valve gear, cylinders, (yes, the cylinders ARE original), sand dome, steam dome casing and more. The transformation carried out to work at Dreamworld included provision of new components - cow-catcher, smoke-stack, cab, headlight, bell and other minor decorative components.

Do people even read other people’s post anymore? How many times do people have to post the same thing that has already been posted?

I don't think their aim is to win a Tony, nor is their target market interested in meaty dialogue and strong character development.

Or maybe its a secret room where they store all the churro wagons preparing to take over the park...

Dreamworld: Rides that have set opening times, Sea World: The Ninja turtle show is cringe worthy, Movie World: Lack of creativity in new rides i.e. theme, Needs more dark rides.

I'll just leave this here....

That article is a year old Batboyd...

It's been 7 years and they still haven't found a block of land yet.

Eureka operated for 7271 days As of today it's been SBNO for 3402 Therefore I predict something will happen in the next 3869 days, so by the 3rd of October 2026** something might happen*. *I'm basing this on the assumption that it would be a real joke for a ride to spend more time SBNO than it did actually operating, I'm sure there would be a few examples out there, but we'll see. **God... I'll be 32

On a similar note, Wet and Wild and Whitewater world are literally painful to walk around when the weather is hot! Better shading and/or covering the pathways with something that stays cooler would help a great deal!

SeaWorld - more effective shade in Nick land

Just because they drive a steam train doesn't necessarily mean their way of communication is also from the same period:

So let me get this straight, basically the offer is 'Pay normal price to go to AOS, and get 4 month theme park access for free', and people are like 'Nah that's not a good deal'.