DC Rivals HyperCoaster construction discussion

[Santa07]

25 minutes ago, MaxxTheMonster said:

Standing at my desk at work as I can see where the Gateway motorway joins the M1 to see if there are more trucks heading past...  Probably should be focusing on the calls more though...

There's always a lot of trucks along that stretch of road... good luck trying to spot the right one ?

[themagician]

@Smeg I really hope so.

@loki75 that's the only truck I've seen when I've visited. A similar looking truck was leaving the site when I was there the other week when the first containers arrived on site. But I haven't been there when the truck has delivered these coaster pieces 

[loki75]

2 minutes ago, YLFATEEKS said:

@loki75 Two different trailers.  I would be keeping your eyes out for containers with a tarp for a roof.

 

Yeah if it wasn't for the tarp roof I wouldn't even bother looking. 

[gumb00t]

2 hours ago, themagician said:

You can see here that they've used the old banners to protect the track from the ground.

Must have turned up in a hurry if they needed those for padding lol

[gumb00t]

2 minutes ago, YLFATEEKS said:

Why not use it?   The timber they place under the track is packing timber that was used during shipment.  They don’t go out and buy timber to keep the coaster off the ground they use whatever is around.

I get what you're saying but at the same time, they must have been sitting on sufficient wood in the container. And they aren't gonna have another 200 banners to lay the rest of the track on... 

 

[Brad2912]

One of the container doors was open (think TOG mentioned too) and there was 2 pieces of track inside that one. If we're receiving 2 pieces of track per container there's gonna be a hell of a procession of trucks heading down...

[New display name]

I have a feeling, only this track will be delivered today for the steel fabricators to have a look at it.

If you were receiving the whole track now why would they be spending so much time with 2 pieces of track? 

Why empty 1 container and not the other?

I will call this  "a getting to know you session"

 

Edited March 22, 2017 by YLFATEEKS

[themagician]

While I was there, there were a number of workmen inspecting the track and looking closely at the joints.

 

24 minutes ago, YLFATEEKS said:

They were still mucking around with the station design on the 28.02.17.

I get your point, and I'm actually surprised they were making changes at that point, but that isn't a significant change they were making.

22 minutes ago, Brad2912 said:

One of the container doors was open (think TOG mentioned too) and there was 2 pieces of track inside that one. If we're receiving 2 pieces of track per container there's gonna be a hell of a procession of trucks heading down...

And those pieces were numbered 55 and 56, so there is going to be a hell of a lot of track coming. And if i remember correctly, a while back when I was try to count the footers, there were almost 300 of them.

Edited March 22, 2017 by themagician

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1 minute ago, themagician said:

While I was there, there were a number of workmen inspecting the track and looking closely at the joints.

 

I get your point, and I'm actually surprised they were making changes at that point, but that isn't a significant change they were making.

And those pieces were numbered 55 and 56, so there is going to be a hell of a lot of track coming. And if i remember correctly, a while back when I was try to count the footers, there were almost 300 of them. So let's just say that, most of that fenced off area will be full of track 

Maybe it would please you to go to the 23.02.17

[MaxxTheMonster]

When you're bored at work on lunch...
http://queensland.snarl.com.au/cams/single/58
 

[Theme Park Girl]

27 minutes ago, themagician said:

While I was there, there were a number of workmen inspecting the track and looking closely at the joints. 

Ditto! I held off taking pics initially for this reason, didn't want to get in trouble for snooping or have dirty looks thrown my way ? But I did manage to get one sneaky pic from my car of the track being carefully checked over by a construction worker and an official.

[themagician]

@Theme Park Girl Having my camera with my big lens didn't help me, so there wasn't any hiding. When they were first inspecting, they gave me a wave as I was taking a picture. After that I just waited until they did something else. 

[Theme Park Girl]

@themagician well that's nice to know they are ok with it! I guess I'm just a bit paranoid because I was pulled up and questioned a while back whilst walking around the perimeter of the coaster site taking pics. Although I think that the bloke were more paranoid about me being mainstream media of some sort. He seemed satisfied when I told him I was just a theme park enthusiast who was excited about the latest development for MW lol ☺️?

 

[Inverted]

4 pieces in carpark as of 5pm.

 

[thunder001]

Well i guess I will be breaking out the camera gear for a road trip on the weekend....cant wait for the supports to arrive.

 

Edited March 22, 2017 by thunder001

[red dragin]

And they complained about the innuendo, at least that was entertaining to the masses.  

[New display name]

I think we have a topic going about the theme.

 

If you ever wanted to know what schiene was in english.  Rail 55

 

Is this photo more true?  @Brad2912@Theme Park Girl

[themagician]

Apparently a further 20 more pieces (approx) have arrived this afternoon. Will be heading past the park tomorrow, so will check it out.

[New display name]

I'm about to do a choc sunday run to mcdonalds and have a quick look but I went past at 5:30 and saw 4.

[themagician]

Happy to be wrong, just what I've heard from someone. 

[Theme Park Girl]

This was @Inverted's update at 5pm...

They would have had to have been crazy busy over the past 4 hours shipping in more parts if there is indeed 20 there now lol. Anything is possible though, I suppose! 

[New display name]

9pm zero new containers on site.  Did find  1 security guard who gave me what you doing look.  

[mba2012]

Is it likely that they'll be trucking them down overnight, or is it just something they can do anytime?

[TomiJ]

Does anyone want to have a guess on how many shipping containers would be needed. 

My guess would be around 200. Is that even close, I really have no idea. Though I am curious. Any suggestions?? 

Edited March 22, 2017 by TomiJ

[New display name]

How did you come up with 200?