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(SBNO) Scenic World

Roller Coaster Philip Hammon

A bit of dead end Orphan Rocker track is literally orphaned behind the Scenic Skyway motor house.

by Parkz, 7 years ago

Scenic Skyway Orphan Rocker Scenic World

The steam is sourced from the parks natural gas fired boilers.

by Parkz, 7 years ago

Orphan Rocker Scenic World

The main building contains boarding points for the three rides, plus eateries and retail.

by Parkz, 7 years ago

Scenic Railway Scenic Cableway Scenic Skyway Orphan Rocker Scenic World

This section of track has found use as a mounting for telecommunications equipment.

by Parkz, 7 years ago

Orphan Rocker Scenic World

Maybe one day we will get to ride some sort of roller coaster down these cliffs.

by Parkz, 7 years ago

Orphan Rocker Scenic World

Further broken track at the lower part of the ride.

by Parkz, 7 years ago

Orphan Rocker Scenic World

The section around the car park is now peeled and faded.

by Parkz, 7 years ago

Orphan Rocker Scenic World

What was the first drop is now hard up against the new Scenic Railway station. Look Mum! No clearance envelope!

by Parkz, 7 years ago

Orphan Rocker Scenic World

The section of track at the top of the lift hill which passed over the glass roof between the gift shop and Skyway station has been removed too.

by Parkz, 7 years ago

Orphan Rocker Scenic World

The random bits of removed and decaying track are at several points along the course.

by Parkz, 7 years ago

Orphan Rocker Scenic World

by Parkz, 7 years ago

Orphan Rocker Scenic World

The lift hill is missing and a piece, and it's a safe bet it's not because they want to make it a shuttle coaster.

by Parkz, 7 years ago

Orphan Rocker Scenic World

The latest activity on the Orphan Rocker looks grim. It's completely safe to say that Australias longest running ride construction project will not ever operate in it's originally intended form.

by Parkz, 7 years ago

Orphan Rocker Scenic World

A further unique aspect of the final straight is that the train passes through an underground tunnel to get to the station.

by Richard Wilson, 20 years ago

Orphan Rocker Scenic World

To bring the train back to station level, there is a gentle upward slope, assisted by kicker wheels positioned along the track.

by Richard Wilson, 20 years ago

Orphan Rocker Scenic World

The final drop of the ride smoothly curves down, followed directly by a two banked turns.

by Richard Wilson, 20 years ago

Orphan Rocker Scenic World

Following the turns in the carpark section, there are a series of drops. Initially they start out as non-curved drops, with minimal transitions.

by Richard Wilson, 20 years ago

Orphan Rocker Scenic World

When the ride was originally built, there was little underneath the ride. Since redevelopments around 2000, the ride is now above a nicely landscaped parking area.

by Richard Wilson, 20 years ago

Orphan Rocker Scenic World

The track is a very gently downward slope, so a buildup of speed will be gradual, though I'm sure impressive as the train starts moving faster and faster.

by Richard Wilson, 20 years ago

Orphan Rocker Scenic World

The carpark section of the ride comprises firstly of several meandering curves.

by Richard Wilson, 20 years ago

Orphan Rocker Scenic World

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