semifrodo 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2004 Hi everyone. I have been reading this site for a while but when I heard this I had to join and post. I was listening to my emergency radio scanner tonight and at about 10:20 a call came through on the Fire Brigade and Police channels that there was a fire at Wonderland. When the Fire Brigade arrived they called for urgent assistance to fight a fire engulfing the wooden rollercoaster, Bush Beast. The Police have blocked northbound traffic on Wallgrove Rd. I am still listening for updates on the situation. This is a sad end to my favourite ride at Wonderland. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coaster_crazee 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2004 Atleast the moles who sold the park wont have to pay to dismantle it now... I bet it was them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johno 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2004 Welcome, 'semifrodo' OMG!! This is horrible! I am very upset about this! Things couldn't get any worse, first it shuts and now it's leaving in mayhem! I am glad that they now don't get the money from selling the Bush Beast but it is very sad that Australia's largest and best wooden roller-coaster is being destroyed by some trouble makers or in this case angry people about Wonderland's closure. I hope nothing is too badly damaged! I love you Wonderland! And thank you so very much for the infomation 'frodo' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeanM 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2004 or someone that does not want a heritage order to damage some fantastic development plans... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeanM 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2004 or someone that does not want a heritage order to damage some fantastic development $$$ plans... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickazee 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2004 I'm driving towards the city later this afternoon for a work christmas party, I'll report back later with what I see :-P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-bone 413 Report post Posted December 4, 2004 Mick, did you see anything? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickazee 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2004 Haven't left yet... I'm leaving panthers at 5 so there'll still be plenty of light by the time we go past the park... If it's easy enough to make out (which I doubt it will be with the M7 in front of it) I'll try take a photo with my phone camera... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-bone 413 Report post Posted December 4, 2004 Does Panthers club still have the Train out the back and the Golf Course? I have always heard that there was other rides and stuff inside the club. Is this true? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest galbraith Report post Posted December 4, 2004 You're a patient man Holliboner. You gave him a whole hour to drive to the city, enjoy the Christmas party festivities and then return home. Who is he? Superman? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-bone 413 Report post Posted December 4, 2004 I'm Sorry. Please forgive my ignorance. No really, i didn't check the time of post, before posting, then decided to post in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaggie 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2004 I drove past Wonderland at around 3:30 on the way home from Westfields and Paramatta, and i couldn't notice any differnece to the bush beast structure at all. I was all still intact and there was no sign whatsoever of fire damage. I also know for a fact that the bush beast is not under any danger from fire because it is sprayed with something that prevents that from happening. I could however have been the station that was on fire, or the grassland around it or in the middle of the track. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightshifter 1 Report post Posted December 4, 2004 i went pat wonderland last night from about 7-11, and nothing went wrong, there was no smoke or fire, i dont think a cold day like yesterday would occur at wonderland in such places from a bush fire, i know it's a bit weird for someone like me to say this, but maybe u should make sure the info is true before u write, i know i do now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest galbraith Report post Posted December 4, 2004 Good for you Nightshifter. What is it with kids these days and the ridiculous typing? That's a joke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexB 4,196 Report post Posted December 4, 2004 rides at panthers? closest thing is a roller coaster simulator. used to be turboride, a simulator style thing, sitting in a twin chair watching a big screen with like 50 other people. it is now called the backdoor and is a comedy style club. cables is now closed, as is the go karts, and waterslides. so essentially, western sydney is getting screwed on amusements - wonderland, panthers, waterworks... everything is going down the tubes... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest galbraith Report post Posted December 4, 2004 Cables closed? ****e.... Haven't been up that way during the day in donkeys. Only a few times at night for a couple of quiet ales with Ruthy the old shagger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-bone 413 Report post Posted December 4, 2004 What about the Railway out the back? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest galbraith Report post Posted December 4, 2004 That's called Penrith Station. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexB 4,196 Report post Posted December 4, 2004 no no no there WAS a train out there. i never saw it but for proof, there are rails buried into the pathway that leads to aqua golf. it is quite obviously a miniature railway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bussy 31 Report post Posted December 4, 2004 Galbraith you are showing that you are a true north shore executive snob, it's Penriff. It's also no longer known as a 'Station' out there it's a '24 hour drug store'. If you can pop it, sniff it or jab it, they have it. "The Bus is now leaving for Jabiru Passage, Western Australia" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest galbraith Report post Posted December 4, 2004 Lets just say a good pal of mine works in 'Penriff'. Level 2 of a building in High St old son Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeanM 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2004 What the ATO building, are they still chasing you for the massive taxes you owe! ..hehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickazee 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2004 Lets just say a good pal of mine works in 'Penriff'. Level 2 of a building in High St old son Which building? ;-) Anyway, nothing to report. Bush beast looks fine and I couldn't see any fire damage near it at all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikrowave 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2004 Galbraith types alot like Daniel used to.... =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest galbraith Report post Posted December 5, 2004 I hear he's gone and won't be back. I know him personally. Like I'm going to tell you which building Michael you pillock... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
