TURBO

[grifter]

Anyone know much about the current state of this ride in Australia, and where it is now? Used to always be at the Royal Sydney Easter Show, yet havent seen it there for years. Heard it was at FOX in 2004. That would have been great. Any info would be terrific. Thanks!

[Spotty]

Bells amusements is currently re-furbishing the Turbo, I expect it to make a debut at either EKKA or Melbourne this year.

[grifter]

Is this the same one that was at FOX STUDIOS in 2004? Cuase that one looked in good shape already... Hope it comes to Sydney Show again. Or even better, Luna Park shortly.

[Spotty]

Yes, The turbo that Bells is refurbishing is Brooks Old Turbo which was indeed the one at FOX Studios

[HussRainbow]

hopefully on track for a Melbourne Show debut... exciting! can't wait to see what theyve done with it... its been worked on for months now. Hopefully it will be decked out with all neons like the old retro turbos! chris

[Spotty]

Thats what i'm hoping for too Chris, But remember the last "reported" sighting of turbo was 2004, So bells could have had it since then, So it could be YEARS worth of re-furb. But 1 thing is for sure, It will be done good, just like all of Bells rides.

[grifter]

can't wait for this ride to return. memories galore. could this be a good ride for LPS?

[grifter]

any updates?

[D.R.E.W]

Yes, The turbo that Bells is refurbishing is Brooks Old Turbo which was indeed the one at FOX Studios

Hey i was at melb show today and spoke to the bloke who operates the ride - BELL'S Thunder bolt, and he said that the TURBO was being fixed in Melbourne at the workshop, and they HOPE to have it ready by NEXT year...... So here's to fingers crossed that they do it by then!!! I missed it today!!!

[Flea]

Is it just me or is the ride always being "fixed"?

[dreamworld_rulz]

Bells amusements is currently re-furbishing the Turbo, I expect it to make a debut at either EKKA or Melbourne this year.

hopefully on track for a Melbourne Show debut... exciting! can't wait to see what theyve done with it... its been worked on for months now. Hopefully it will be decked out with all neons like the old retro turbos! chris

The Turbo isn't at this years Melbourne Show.

[Spotty]

I am trying to get some information on the ride, I expect Turbo! to make a debut at there summer carnival this year (Corrigans Beach, Batemans Bay)

[dreamworld_rulz]

I am trying to get some information on the ride, I expect Turbo! to make a debut at there summer carnival this year (Corrigans Beach, Batemans Bay)

Spotty you've got another idea when Turbo will surface again. May i suggest you stop speculating till you know for sure.

[Spotty]

Thats where ALL of there rides go (minus hurricane) and by now you would think it would be ready to run, there problem could have been groundspace (not a problem down there) and seeing as they take all there gear there, it seems like the Logical place for it to debut.

[lisalila]

Did you miss this post saying where it was Spotty??

Hey i was at melb show today and spoke to the bloke who operates the ride - BELL'S Thunder bolt, and he said that the TURBO was being fixed in Melbourne at the workshop, and they HOPE to have it ready by NEXT year......

Also theres HEAPS of room for more rides at the Melb Showgrounds because they are mostly smack bang at the train station entrance which was a stupid place to to put them all.

[Spotty]

Yes I did, it's in Melbourne, but that doesn't mean it's going to Debut there does it? That just means the work on the Unit is being done there.

[mickey_079]

Excuse my ignorance but what is the Turbo, does anyone have any pictures or a site on it? Thanks.

[Spotty]

www.ride-extravaganza.com/rides/turbo The Turbo is the 1st version of what we call the "Zipper"

[mickey_079]

Oh my, it looks... i dont know, i have never seen it before. So what shows does it travel to may i ask? sorry about the dumb questions.

[Spotty]

No where at this stage as it is still being re-furbished.

[mickey_079]

yeah i know its being refurbished, but usually what shows?

[dreamworld_rulz]

You'll find it @ Royal Shows around the country. Eg. Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and so on.

[mickey_079]

You'll find it @ Royal Shows around the country. Eg. Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and so on.

Oh ok, thanks, i have never seen at the royal easter show before. Thank you very much.

[grifter]

it used to be a staple. Remember it very well at moore park.

[grifter]

still waiting for its return, any news?