Keystone Thrills

Hersheypark Skyrush Construction Update #90 (2-22-12)

ccron10 — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:12:24 +0000

Only 92 days left until we Ride the Edge! Let’s get to the update!

Something is missing in the skyline.

Clifford has vanished, but Skyrush remains.

Here’s all the track that’s left. It’s at the point where we have somewhat a clue to where each of them is going to go.

The flat track might be for the reduction brake at this point.

Framework for the reduction, maybe?

A few months ago, I thought these pieces were for the base of the lift supports.

Say bye-bye to Clifford.

I can never get tired of taking artsy photos of this airtime hill.

Here is the second-to-last set of footers for Skyrush. According to the rendering, all that needs to be added is another footer next to the one on the right. Once this is done, then the support footers for Skyrush will be done!

The base for the creekwall next to the dam is in.

Moving upstream, the inital wall has been installed in this section.

Next to Comet’s first drop, a lot of the rockwork for the wall has been added.

Ready for a support and track!

The cable drum has been uncovered.

Over at the station, I managed to catch them installing the last few pieces of the catwalk for the lift hill.

On the station, the upper part of the supportwork for the roof has been painted white.

Here’s where the new path will travel under Comet. You can see where the queue line will be in the background.

Some rockwork has been added to the front of the restrooms. They are starting to add some under where the entrance and exit stairs will be.

More of Comet’s station roof has been taken off.

Insulation is being added to the wall between the loading area and transfer area.

The railings are back up on the old Creekside Catering bridges. If I recall, they were taken out by Tropical Storm Lee back in September.

That’s it for this update. Be sure to post any questions, comments, or concerns in the Construction Thread in the discussion forums here:http://keystonethrills.megabb.com/t319p150-skyrush-and-comet-hollow-renovation-official-discussion-thread

Hersheypark Skyrush Construction Update #89 (2-20-12)

ccron10 — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:31:47 +0000

Here’s a brand-new update with a few other photos I took today. The footer for the turn before the Stengel Dive looks finished and is now just waiting for track. Some more work has been done to the creekwall as well as something on the station roof.

http://keystonethrills.megabb.com/t369-hersheypark-skyrush-construction-update-90#6036

Hersheypark Skyrush Construction Update #88 (2-15-12)

ccron10 — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:17:14 +0000

Well folks, the track in the airfield is starting to dwindle down to nothing and most of the layout is starting to get filled in. Today they capped off the last of the tallest sections on Skyrush; the first two airtime hills. As far as track work goes, all that needs to be installed is the footer and track for the turn before the stengel dive, the track near the far turnaround, and the return track in Founder’s Circle.

You can find the complete update here: http://keystonethrills.megabb.com/t367-hersheypark-skyrush-construction-update-88-2-15-12

Hersheypark Skyrush Construction Update #87 (2-13-12)

ccron10 — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:21:41 +0000

Things were looking twisty at the Skyrush construction site today. The curved airtime hill was installed, more work was being done to the creekwall and footerwork seems to be starting up yet again. Also, some type of rig has been set up on the track at the base of the first drop.

More photos can be viewed here: http://keystonethrills.megabb.com/t366-hersheypark-skyrush-construction-update-87

Hersheypark Skyrush Construction Update #86 (2-10-12)

ccron10 — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:19:41 +0000

The scaffolding has come down around the elevator shaft to reveal a beautiful clock tower! Also more track has been added and they’re at the point where the first and second airtime hills are ready to be capped off.

You can view the whole update here: http://keystonethrills.megabb.com/t365-hersheypark-skyrush-construction-update-86#6028

Enjoy!

Hersheypark in the Snow! (2-8-12)

ccron10 — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:14:40 +0000

After a warm winter off-season, the snow has finally caught up with central Pennsylvania. To honor this occasion, I swung by Hersheypark to get some cool winter shots of the park in the snow! Enjoy!

This photo was taken on Pat’s Hill along Hotel Rd. between the Hotel Hershey and Catherine Hall.

Hersheypark Skyrush Construction Update #85 (2-8-12)

ccron10 — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:57:55 +0000

http://keystonethrills.megabb.com/t364-hersheypark-skyrush-construction-update-85-2-8-12#6026

The snow didn’t put a damper on progress at the construction site today! A special update showing the park with snow will be coming up pretty soon. Check it out! No need to register to view this update!

Hersheypark Skyrush Construction Update #84 (2-6-12)

ccron10 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:53:20 +0000

In the matter of one day of work, most of the catwalk for the lift has been installed, the roof for the elevator was installed. The station is starting to look great, by the way! You can check out more photos inside the forums here: http://keystonethrills.megabb.com/t363-hersheypark-skyrush-construction-update-84#6024

Enjoy!

Skyrush Construction Update #83 (2-5-12)

ccron10 — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:11:15 +0000

http://keystonethrills.megabb.com/t362-hersheypark-skyrush-construction-update-83-2-5-12#6023

Catwalks are currently being installed! All this and more inside Update #83! Enjoy!

Hersheypark Skyrush Construction Update #82 (2-3-12)

ccron10 — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:58:01 +0000

So much to see in this latest update on Skyrush’s construction! From supports to brake-run to lift hill! Check it out!

You can view more photos here:

http://keystonethrills.megabb.com/t361-hersheypark-skyrush-construction-update-82-2-3-12#6022