thunderbolt update

[Richard]

Try Ozcoaster's latest update from March 22, which shows that it's all down. As for the trains, they're certainly not going to be used again. Whether they are incorporated into any sort of memorial for the ride as has been suggested here is anyone's guess at this stage.

[Richard]

Since the March 22 update, the loops have disappeared, so the entire ride is now down. I think this calls for some sort of celebration.

[kennykoala]

I forgot to tell u about the loops, they were gone last sunday, the thing is the staff had no idea why they were gone, they were all told they were staying.

[joz]

I know there was some support for the idea of leaving the loops there as a reminder to the bolt or having two big loops in the next ride the park builds... bad idea. Fare-ye-well Thunderbolt. Hope you make a better pile of scrap metal then you did Roller Coaster.

[Daniel]

I don't think it'll have any problems doing that Joz! Good riddance to bad rubbish.

[rappa]

I'd say as they were built somewhat differently maybe getting rid of the loops was a bit more involved than simply driving a piece of machinery through them :-) That's probably while they ended up leaving them for so long i guess :-) Or perhaps someone bought the loops and plans to turn them into some kind of shuttle coaster HEHEHE

[Jaggie]

The wheels, i will be getting one off the train from Dreamworld, I contacted them two weeks ago and i pay $5.50 for postage and packing and i get a wheel and certificate of authenticity.

[willsy]

The wheels, i will be getting one off the train from Dreamworld, I contacted them two weeks ago and i pay $5.50 for postage and packing and i get a wheel and certificate of authenticity.

The wheel arnt the ones that are on the trains. They are just spares that they had. I was told by email that they were then when i rang i was told that they are the "spares" and come with a certificate of authenticity. Anyway i hope you actually get a "real one" that wason the train

[Daniel]

I'm sure they have been at some stage Willsy. They're all exactly the same anyway, chances are it's spent some time on the train at some point.

[kennykoala]

just a quick note, i was at dreams today, how true this is i dont know, but was told by two of my friends there that those loop were indeed to stay! Apparently there was a mix up and the folks pulling the thing down were not advised, or were not informed at the time they tore them down. Take that as true or not but thats the word going around DW. Supervisors turned up at the thunderbolt site to see the loops ripped down? So they r gone for good now LIKE IT OR NOT:)

[Daniel]

I can't see that sort of monumental screw up happening.

[rappa]

LOL yeah Dan, I too think it a bit strange that no one at DW noticed until the loops were completely gone :-p

[Richard]

Daniel - that's pretty spot-on. The wheels are all the same and were more than likely used on the ride. Their collection of spare wheels didn't consist of too many unused wheels. kennykoala, a bit too far-fetched for my liking. If there was any intentions of keeping the loops, then they'd still be there. A mix-up might sound good for your Dippin' Dots buddies, but it's a bit of a flimsy excuse. Needless to say, I for one like the fact that they're gone.

[Obstructure]

Perhaps the whole "keeping the loops for memorabilia" thing was more a word of mouth rumour then anything based on real fact seeing they took straight to the whole thing and didn't hesitate to take them down.

[kennykoala]

Once again ppl, im just telling you what i have heard, like all my post i give u after my weekly visit on sunday. That is what the staff are all saying at present. And whats (dippin dots buddies????) if youre talking about my sources, need i remind u that everything i have told u has been true, and about the loops, i told u last week, even bob(engineering) said that they would keep the loops? so why they have gone is anybodys guess. once again im just telling u what i have heard. If u would rather me not tell u all about the info and going ons at the park, just tell me. but i seem to be the only one constantly giving dreamworld info. please ppl come to my defence:(

[Obstructure]

I believe you and that is what I heard also.

[GoGoBoy]

Please do keep giving us info Kenny, it is much appreciated. What you need to understand though is that these are discussion forums and people are always going to debate rumours. So don't take it personally... this is what it's all about

[Daniel]

Kenny old son, You already know what I think about you posting what you hear. Keep knocking your socks off digger. Don't take the comments in regards to them personally, they're simply thoughts on the subject you raised. Don't be so thin-skinned. Lighten up old mate.

[Richard]

kennykoala - no one's taking jabs at you. By all means, if you don't want us to discuss things you bring up in a level-headed way, then don't come here posting things! You come here and repeat things that you've obviously heard around Dreamworld. We then discuss what you've said, adding our opinions and whatnot. You then come back and think somehow that because we're not saying "WOW! THAT'S COOL!!!!!!" we don't appreciate what you've said. Seriously, just calm down and don't get so defensive about everything.

[Daniel]

By the way, where'd you come up with Obstructure?

[kennykoala]

no worries richard:)

[Obstructure]

Where did I come up with Obstructure? It's a name. Where did you come up with Daniel? Just thought I would share with you all some information, perhaps this MAY build up some credibility so djrappa is satisfied Apparently (rumour says) the thunderbolt loops were taken down because they reconsidered keeping them and it wasn't worth it, instead they've kept part of the track and the cars, for a memorial kind of thing. That's what I got told today when I went in there for a play. I asked a few staff members in the shops/stands and that is what they told me. Probably took them down because they might have been rusty like the rest of the track was, and they might not have been worth the hassle of restoring.

[Gazza]

Where did I come up with Obstructure? It's a name. Where did you come up with Daniel?

Maybe it was because it is his first name, which is a pretty obvious choice for many, and im doubting your first name is Obstructure. If anyone wants to know, my forum name is my nickname.

[Obstructure]

I was being sarcastic

[Daniel]

You really know how to make a good impression don't you Obstructure? Don't be so defensive. Lighten up and you might get some respect around here. For your information, I was simply asking about your name as there is no such word. You stated in another post you didn't come here to make enemies, but you seem to be going out of your way. How about you start all over again and we'll see how we go? I've got no problem at all with you stating how you think things work or your opinion, this is what this is for, but I suggest you revise your tactics and give it another crack. Lighten up you dolt.