Photos Gazza has uploaded
Here are all of the photos that Gazza has uploaded.
The final helix is behind the ferris wheel, and is the fastest part of the ride.
The lift and first drop.
The ride has many back to back turns with strong G forces.
The lift back to the station.
The worlds first steel coaster vertical loop, with Tatsu in the background.
The ride dips up and down above the treeline many times, providing some interesting and varied views.
The entrance.
Work has progressed on the Southern Star, but at a seemingly slower rate.
One of the outer rim sections awaiting being lifted into place.
More of the unassembled structure.
More of the unassembled structure.
The rails which the drive wheels will run against can be seen here.
Wires keep everything in place during construction.
An overall look at Pacific Park. Note the bank of solar panels on the roof of the station of the roller coaster. These supply the ferris wheel.
The lift hill.
The ride has a slow start as it very gradually picks up speed through the first helix.
After the first helix the track goes through a few small dips just meters above the midway.
The slide starts off with a 18m high first drop.