Other Construction
Deconstruction of Calgary Stampede
Construction photo back early 2003
Exclusive look at the re-theme of the teacups
2003
Two pictures from 2003 include the new ride for the year Eclipse in construction stages, and then on the other end Calgary
Stampede at the end of the season. At the bottom, pictures of Quantum testing on opening day, and weeks  when the ends
were still on the ride, which were removed due to weight issues.
2004
Samurai the new ride had its most downtime in 2004, the other thing that happened in the park was the Teacup Twisters
becoming Storm in a Teacup, Exclusively reveiled name and pictures here during close season.
Exclusive look at the re-theme of the teacups
2002
Zodiac didn't have the best time in 2002, infact the ride opened for a max of 5 weeks (and that may be a little generious!)
Now up and running this is what it looked like at the start of 2002.
Before the theming was completed
Before the theming was completed
Oil leak which kept the ride closed
Closed during oil problem
Quantum testing on opening day
2nd ride to the public (was on the first!) Notice Eclipse still being constructed
Quantum in action
View from the old Eclipse
2005
Quite a lot has happened in 2005 with the obvious construction of Rush, new screaming swing for 2005.
Rush in construction
Rush in construction
Rush in construction
RUSH!
FIRST EVER PICTURE - Rush in motion
Rush seating
Another look
Standing tall
Early April
April 29th - First ever video of testing! HERE
From the side
From the back
Seating all in place, only one set of foot rests complete
Getting ready for the dummy's
Dummy's loaded in place
Winched up to check underneath
April - Samurai not functioning well with more downtime.
Work continues on Samurai
After being placed back together the ride would still remain closed for yet another week
May 6th - Still waiting for all the air tanks to be fully installed, however the area is nearly fully prepared.
Entrance area
Gates installed
Both sides
Both sides now complete, ground work nearly done
Rush in action
Rush in action
Rush in action
Rush in action
Rush in action
Rush in action
Rush in action
Rush in action
Rush in action
Rush in action
Rush in action
Rush in action
May 8th - Rush is now up and running, and by the looks of things at full speed too! Videos of testing also:
Video 1 Download
Video 2 Download
September 30th - With Detonator being down for just over a week, cables looked to have arrived so the ride
can be up and running before Fright Nights.
Cables laid out
Being changed
2006
April - Close season repairs on Rush are in evidence
Rush's changed parts
In pieces at the start of 2002
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