red dragin
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1 hour ago, reanimated35 said:
I do plan on getting back to the park to ride the steam train again, but this weekend I'm taking a ride on the AC16 221A instead.
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8 minutes ago, AlexB said:
Of course, we can just blame it on Stockland for the monstrosity that is North Lakes to begin with, but realistically, the current state of Boundary road is what should have been there before costco was even thought of. What is needed now is a much bigger expansion, which I think is currently the subject of a 'possible election promise'
Work has started, albeit slowly. There are endangered species in the creek to the north, as well as a few technical issues to overcome, like putting HV electricity cables under the highway, as Energex no longer puts new feeds over highways. Apparently people don't like them shutting the highways down during maintenance
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Keeping in mind that a 100 year old loco isn't all 100 years old.
They say the Golden Gate bridge has been replaced several times through maintenance,
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The Sunlander,
Would you agree that a loco in a poorer condition than a brand new one, would take a little longer to get running for the day?
That is, use a less intense fire to bring the water up to temperature slow to allow components to expand at a more "gentle" rate?
It's more about condition than age to simplify it.
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1 hour ago, AlexB said:
I know with a days warning they can - my question goes to the day the diesel broke down, and how they got the steamer fired up so quickly - Surely the engineer isn't on site every day...?
I know one drivers name, but not sure on his employment.
http://www.zelmeroz.com/album_model/ngdu/03_dreamworld.pdf
Google found this on its history.
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42 minutes ago, AlexB said:
I thought the whole purpose of them moving to diesel was so any old ride operator could drive it, thereby eliminating the need to pay a very expensive qualified engineer...?
Steam driver on a days off their other job or on holidays perhaps?
Takes a few hours to get a loco warmed up, with a days warning not that hard to do.
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For me as a kid it's was like "Gremlins are attacking, but if that is not bad enough, Beetlejuice is saving us!"
It was a bit WTF before WTF existed.
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Two different experiences.
Gremlins, immersive with a story line albeit not an exciting ride. Wouldn't work without the Gremlins themselves.
Scooby a fun ride with not a strong story line. Would still work without scooby (just a haunted ride)
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10 hours ago, Brad2912 said:
I wouldn't take the dude from England on TPR forums word for it, would you?
No I wouldn't either.
Thought it would send some people off looking for further info, and maybe even get a "no that's false" or a "I can't confirm or deny" from one of those that knows.
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This is the one I got to drive.
QR PB15 448 from QPSR. A baby compared to the Steam Train Sunday locos, which are baby's again when compared to the NSW loco's.
I added the "L" plate for the photo, to the amusement of the train crew.
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Bored at work and noticed on TPR that someone said that Mack are responsible for this new roller-coaster.
Any truth to that rumour?
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I was given it as a birthday + Christmas + birthday present. At $500 per person it's not cheap, but worth it.
ARHS QLD do cab rides I believe for much less.
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16 hours ago, Inverted said:
Yes Agree. I am a steam train fanatic. These loco are living beauty and beast in one, And amazing machines in their own way, using fire and water to move thousands of tonnes.
They do need special/qualified people to operate them as they are an engine under extreme pressure and can be dangerous if you have no idea what your doing. And only one operator in dreamworld can do this.
Just one small note for those interested, the dreamworld loco doesn't burning coal so no soot, Which is good in a theme park as guests don't like soot in their clothes, hair and eyes. They burn gas which makes them easier to fire and turning a knob for more heat to boil water/ more pressure is easier than shovelling coal. Also better for the environment for the greenies.
Longer time listener, first time caller
To operate a boiler (on a train or not), at least 600 hours training is now required before you are qualified. A typical steam train operates at between 150psi-220psi of pressure, or 5 - 7 times the air pressure of a normal passenger car tyre. Google "train boiler explosion" images to see why!
Boilers can be heated by anything that burns pretty much, Dreamworld used diesel in the Perry, which is being converted back to run on timber (cheaper and more neighbour friendly). Old rotted railway sleepers burn well too. The Perry isn't operational yet, it needs a fair bit of work to get it into service, and a full overhaul in about two years time.
Drivers are restricted to the same conditions as QR drivers, with maximum hours, set break times. maximum times between breaks etc. Even operating at 20km/hr on a closed track by itself, these are still enforced.
Finding enough boiler qualified drivers is where Dreamworld will be struggling. The pseudo steam train doesn't require a boiler ticket, hence can be operated by lesser trained staff.
Inverted, have you ever looked into (saved for) a driver for the day experience with QPSR (Swanbank) or ARHS QLD (Rosewood). Worth the money, I've been lucky enough to do the QPSR one, nearly two years later I still grin when thinking about it. Woodford Railway (ANGRMS) are hoping to have their loco "Melbourne" on track mid to late this year too if your looking for a 'fix'
/partial thread hijack
Doomsday Destroyer - 2016 Movie World construction
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Given its 11 years old, perhaps a major service/replacement of the winch & hydraulic components is due?