BoddaH1994 Posted May 21, 2004 Posted May 21, 2004 Ok, I'd hate to prepetuate the rumor of Top Gun's removal, but take a look at the pics below. There are a couple of guys surveying the land directly under Top Gun. I realize that this is more than likely making a mountain out of a molehole, but I thought it be worth bringing to your attention. Keep in mind that a creek runs under TG, which could need to be rerouted for erosion, and how it could be something as simple as the workers surverying the road itself. Regardless, you heard it first here on PKIC.
Dane Posted May 21, 2004 Posted May 21, 2004 Humm interesting... Fixed those photos. Angelfire dosn't like remote hosting.
flightoffear1996 Posted May 21, 2004 Posted May 21, 2004 HMM. This raises up a good question. Top Gun really isnt that great of a coaster is probaly one of the worst ones at PKI. Maybe its gonna go maybe its not.
Ryan Posted May 22, 2004 Posted May 22, 2004 I don't think Top Gun's being removed anytime soon, atleast from what I've heard. That's probably something to do with maintenance.
flightoffear1996 Posted May 22, 2004 Posted May 22, 2004 I dont remember anyone ever doing any survering for maintance but you could be right. I think they need to reroute the stream cause that space is awful small back there.
flightoffear1996 Posted May 22, 2004 Posted May 22, 2004 Gezz I didn't know it took 4 guys standing around to suvery the land. This is a little off topic but it reminds of the time I saw a worker watching the cement dry
italianchef Posted May 22, 2004 Posted May 22, 2004 Interesting indeed. If TG will in fact be removed.........you said it first. If not, it could just be maintenance. Have a great weekend! Italian Chef :chef:
CoastersRZ Posted May 22, 2004 Posted May 22, 2004 I do believe the surveyors are a result of erosion control. I believe the creek used to exit the pipe immeditaly past the maintenance road. Now, I think they extended the pipe and put the "gravel" on top of the extension. My guess is that they are trying to control erosion underneath the supports of the second drop. I believe that the "gravel" is the remains of blacktop that they have grinded off of paths in recent years. I would imagine the surveyors are checking something with regards to the land alteration and not a new attraction. Also, last season, the park placed a concret bed for the creek underneatht the station to prevent erosion.
Captain Picard Posted May 22, 2004 Posted May 22, 2004 I don't think you would need surveyors for erosion control.
Browntggrr Posted May 22, 2004 Posted May 22, 2004 I don't think you would need surveyors for erosion control. Then who would do it? With all the land that PKI has that is yet undeveloped, and the fact that they want to go with a Hollywood theme, there are easier options than removing any ride, with a good theme. PKI will eventually have to develop land around the park, and the erosion idea is a great thought. Chances are, the creek was modified when TG was put in, and again when SoB was put in. If there is another large coaster planned for PKI, they would have to submit proper paperwork concerning the creek to the EPA, that the modifications did not have long term effects to the creek, if they are putting the coaster (or another ride) in that general area.
Captain Picard Posted May 22, 2004 Posted May 22, 2004 Surveying with what looks like GPS units is a bit much for erosion control IMO. If it is, it would have to do with the Soil and Water Conservation Society or US Department of Agriculture, I don't know about the EPA. It doesn't take that much to dig a ditch does it?
Ryan Posted May 22, 2004 Posted May 22, 2004 If your digging a ditch next to a roller coaster you might need those.
Grunts Rock Posted May 23, 2004 Posted May 23, 2004 I just finished a surveying class at school and that could very well be for something as simple as digging a ditch. You have to do a survey for pretty much everything involving digging, especially for rerouting water. And it could very well be for something dealing with erosion as well. You run a survey on the land using spots that were previously used in an older survey and compare the elevations to see exactly how much and/or how fast the land is eroding.
BoddaH1994 Posted May 24, 2004 Author Posted May 24, 2004 ^ I totally agree. Like I said from the start, take it for what it's worth. Especially in an area where it is, where we know that there is a creek that runs under there, they probably watch that land like crazy. Surveying could mean ANYTHING, but I just thought it was noteworthy enough to be brought to your attention.
Beastfreak Posted June 8, 2004 Posted June 8, 2004 Top Gun floods........alot.....they may just be trying to re route the stream to keep it from flooding.
Scooby_Doo Posted June 8, 2004 Posted June 8, 2004 True but you gotta admit its kinda odd dont you think?
Vortexlover2 Posted July 2, 2004 Posted July 2, 2004 YEA... it is odd. The creek isn't even in the picture where they're looking around, and doing stuff. Also if they are looking for a new rout for the creek, wouldn't they be under SOB too?
Vortex Posted August 10, 2004 Posted August 10, 2004 Top Gun floods........alot.....they may just be trying to re route the stream to keep it from flooding. Thats what I was going to say. If you ever go to Top Gun after it rans hard it is flooded under the ride all the time.
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