Gordon Bombay Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Ok, on the King Cobra topic I promised I would post some pics from Jungle Jims which features the old Kings Island monorail (under construction), some props from Kings Island, and some animatronics from Americana. The huge supermarket is located in fairfield and is becoming like an amusement park, at one of my old jobs I worked for the guy who designed the plan for the parking lot and who painted out the lines, my boss and I got to talk to Jungle Jim about the plans for the monorail. When it is complete (and IF they go with their original concept) the mono rail will have a main station complete with transfer track, two maintenance sheds, and a themed jungle station (already built), it will encircle the store, go to one station above Starbucks where riders will be able to get on and off on the outdoor station (confirmed, and under construction) or enter the 2nd floor expansion, the 3rd station (it has not been confirmed if this will still happen and this portion is not under construction) will be part of an underground wine cellar and the monorail will travel to an underground station. Right now, the trains and main station, mainteance hangers, and a few footers are in place as well as the 5th train on display by Route 4. Check out the pics here.... JUNGLE JIMS INTERNATIONAL MARKET! Let me know what you think of the pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Thanks Combat. I think the pics are FANTASTIC. Thanks for taking the time to go get em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airromeo4Ever Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 The pics are awesome! I'm looking forward to visiting Jungle Jim's in the near future. I think it's just a matter of time before they start adding other machanical attractions like: flats, kiddie rides, and maybe a jungle boat themed water flume ride. Who Knows. I understand a second scaled down version Jungle Jim's is in development for the proposed Cincinnati Mill Works Retail and Entertainment District in Oakley. Visit Cincinnati Mill Works for rederings and more information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted December 13, 2005 Author Share Posted December 13, 2005 ^Thanks for the feedback, it was no trouble getting them its only like 5 minutes from my house and any excuse to go out and take pictures of any subject is great, id get some pictures from the inside but theres a rule against it and I was told to leave today after I had a disposable camcorder out shooting for a short film im making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted December 13, 2005 Author Share Posted December 13, 2005 Airromeoforever.....a 2nd jungle jims is coming but I wouldnt think its gonna turn into a huge amusement park atleast not anytime soon, neither of them will but we can only hope maybe someday . Check out my ohter pics of KI and other parks at The Ultimate Thrill zone. www.ultimatethrillzone.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 RIP blue elephant! Great pictures Combant Stupendous! That elephant used to reside in a fountain in front of the restrooms by where Atom Ant Airways sits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubaman Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 The pics are awesome! I'm looking forward to visiting Jungle Jim's in the near future. I think it's just a matter of time before they start adding other machanical attractions like: flats, kiddie rides, and maybe a jungle boat themed water flume ride. Who Knows. I understand a second scaled down version Jungle Jim's is in development for the proposed Cincinnati Mill Works Retail and Entertainment District in Oakley. Visit Cincinnati Mill Works for rederings and more information. Millworks is kinda like our Pullman Square. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOF/Z 4-ever Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 I would go to Jungle Jim's just to ride the monorail and not really shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airromeo4Ever Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 I just checked out Pullman Square. I'm very impressed. Pullman Square will act as a wonderful add on when visiting Camden Amusement Park! It's nice to see Huntington, WV aquire such a nice venue. Mad Kewl !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gburn07 Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 How old are those monorails again? I know they have probably restored them but they still look pretty modern and in great shape from what I have seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 The Lion Country Safari was added to Kings Island in 1974. That makes those monorail cars almost 32 years old. Hard to believe that Kings Island will be 34 years old this coming year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted December 14, 2005 Author Share Posted December 14, 2005 JJ's has done a fantastic job modernizing them and keeping them in good shape, when they first arrived at Jungle Jims they had their old paint job and sat in his back lot on old rusted track and the looked like crap, as you can see now they look beautiful. I love how monorails looks, especially disneys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOF/Z 4-ever Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 The one on display looked faked to me (the one on the station). I thought it had shadow's of people in there? But it's been a while since i have been there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted December 14, 2005 Author Share Posted December 14, 2005 There are fake people inside it but it is a real train, it just features a different paint scheme, and that is not the station it sits on, just a display. Anyone know the company who manufactured the monorail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOF/Z 4-ever Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 I see. I just haven't been there in a while, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersNSich Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 There are fake people inside it but it is a real train, it just features a different paint scheme, and that is not the station it sits on, just a display. Anyone know the company who manufactured the monorail? It was manufactured by Universal Mobility, which built the trains for the monorail's 1974 opening. The very same year, Kings Dominion also introduced their Lion Country Safari section and monorail - one year before the rest of the park opened in 1975. The company was later purchased by Bombardier, which has also manufactured the trains for larger monorails, like the one at Walt Disney World, and in Las Vegas. http://monorails.org/tMspages/TPBUM.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted December 14, 2005 Author Share Posted December 14, 2005 ^I remembered your sig and figured you would know lol . Do they still make monorails today? Did they make the monorail in seattle for the worlds fair? I jsut recently did a project on googie architecture at the worlds fair in seattle and was going to make the monorail station there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersNSich Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 No, the Seattle Center Monorail was manufactured by Alweg. The original trains built for the monorail in 1962 are still used. Unfortunately, the monorail has been closed because of a side-by-side collision a couple weeks ago. For more, see: http://monorails.org/tMspages/scrunch2005a.html There was a good campaign and plan to build a full-length transit monorail for Seattle, but it was recalled in November after some serious overruns and final drawings that made it look far more imposing than what was previously proposed. And this is a more progressive city than, let's say, Cincinnati... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted December 14, 2005 Author Share Posted December 14, 2005 ^That stinks that their monorail inst being utilized, I know Cincinnati hasnt had good luckwith light rail transit but wasnt/isnt there a plan to build a monorail like light rail system downtown for transit between stadium venues, museums, and other attractons across the river? I remember seeing concepts for something like the PRT monorail system. This conceptual picture at the bottom of this page looks like its in cincinnati, however its just a concept... http://monorails.org/tMspages/TPPRT.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkootersFan Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 I remember seeing a plan to use some of the old abandoned subway tunnels in Cincinnati and building a new light rail system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted December 14, 2005 Author Share Posted December 14, 2005 ^Maybe if its built I can ride with your son (inside joke) but yeah theres rumor of using the old abonded cincy subway tunnels and isntalling a lnew light rail system, which would be awesome for the city! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 A lot of the old subway tunnels could not be used for light rail. Many of the tunnels have been filled in, or were never completed to tie into anything. One of the tunnels houses a large water main. There is an entire website dedicated to the history of the express ways, bridges and the abandoned subway in Cincinnati. Here is a link to the page on the abandoned Subway. And yes, had the Metro Moves plan passed in 2002, they would have been using the tunnels for light rail lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted December 14, 2005 Author Share Posted December 14, 2005 ^So is the dream of a light rail system like the PRT system dead in Cincinnati? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 I think that the plans for the light rail system in Cincinnati are for the most part dead. The light rail was planned to connect the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Interanational Airport to downtown, and to follow the I-71 corridor up to Paramount`s Kings Island. However, there are no funds available to fund the building of the necessary rails and infrastructure for the light rail line. So unless another Metro Moves plan is put on the ballot, or some sort of federal grant is secured, the light rail will remain a dream on a drawing board. Most of the local legislative officials are trying to secure funds to replace the aging Brent Spence Bridge, which carries I-71 and I-75. Even that, which has recieved some federal money is years out as feasibiility and environemental studies are being conducted. Then comes the part of right of way aquisition, and all the necessary engineering for the new span and the approaches. So a new bridge is at least five years out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Let me tell ya - light rail is great. I don't use it on a daily basis here in ATL but many folk do. I tell ya, though going to the Airport, a Concert or a Braves Game - ya can't beat it. "MARTA Is SMARTA!" - LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gburn07 Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 "Anyone know the company who manufactured the monorail?" I know that Bombardier, the jet ski people lol, made the monorails at Disney. The PKI and Disney ones have a slight resembelence *sp?* in appearance. Thats my only guess on who made the PKI ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted December 15, 2005 Author Share Posted December 15, 2005 ^Yeah if you read back a few posts coasters N sich explained it was a different company that was later bought out by Bombradier, but Bonbadier didnt make the KI monorails, err the Jungle Jims monorails now. Anyone know what happened to PKI and PC's monorails? Did the ofter Taft parks like Canada's Wonderland and Australia's wonderland have wild animal habitat or monorails? I know PCW has the monorails from Busch Gardens California which no longer operates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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