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Our friends over at SFAFans.com got some photos: http://www.sfafans.com/forums/showthread.php/9010-I-305-Troubles?p=39711&viewfull=1#post39711
Evan is at the park now. Still down. I'd expect to see some pictures of some kind from him tonight if the park doesn't throw him out for pulling a camera out of his pocket. 
Red train is still sitting in storage and the silver train is at the tail end of the final brakes.
My friend went yesterday (they didn't get any pics) and said the shed that houses the cable lift has been taken completely apart. The cable spindle was gone and the small guide rotor is sitting in the grass next to the shed. There was no sign of work from park maintenance or techs in that area so they're probably waiting on parts.
Those parts are in very short supply and are not cheap. Getting that out there now, this ride will be closed at least another week at best.
New update. Still working on I305 doesnt seem close to done. Supervisor said wait until September. Anaconda shut down for a while due to a problem with restraints. Most other rides were open.
It seems the ride operators for Intimidator 305 have been placed at other rides in the park. I saw Dale operating Volcano this evening. He didn't have the same charm that he brings on I305.
It was hard to see the lift motor, but I can easily tell that the housing has been disassembled. The pictures that I have don't show anything except an empty track, so I won't share them.
It was hard to see the lift motor, but I can easily tell that the housing has been disassembled. The pictures that I have don't show anything except an empty track, so I won't share them.
I was planning on going next week, guess ill wait. I love riding I305. It is a pretty bad sign though if its not opening back up until September..
I was at the park yesterday. I couldn't really get a great look at what was happening except for what looked like a work vehicle, seen from Rebel Yell's turn in the dark. Aside from that, I did get a pretty good laugh at how they've covered up the pay-per-use binoculars on the Eiffel Tower that face the ride. Why, Kings Dominion? Why?
I don't know why Kings Dominion is making such a huge deal about their heavyweight ride being borked. Other parks have had it happen, and they've been much more upfront and friendly about the situation instead of trying to cover it up. If the darn thing is going to be down for months then just let the cat out of the bag, it'll save some face for you when the guests have warning of what they're going to get before they enter.
J0E1 said:
I'm not entirely sure, but I think those are just broken. If I remember correctly they were covered up at the beginning on the season.
I haven't heard anything anywhere as of yet. I'm sure they're still waiting on the part to come in.
A park employee told me that Backlot Stunt Coaster will be opening with the park for the duration of Intimidator's absence from the lineup to "make up" for it. Keep in mind Backlot usually opens at noon Monday through Friday, so I found this interesting. Just so you know...
Is this the appropriate spot to post this? I was debating as to whether I should put it in Backlot's thread or not, but the reasoning behind the info has to do with Intimidator's issues.
Is this the appropriate spot to post this? I was debating as to whether I should put it in Backlot's thread or not, but the reasoning behind the info has to do with Intimidator's issues.
J0E1 said:A park employee told me that Backlot Stunt Coaster will be opening with the park for the duration of Intimidator's absence from the lineup to "make up" for it. Keep in mind Backlot usually opens at noon Monday through Friday, so I found this interesting. Just so you know...
This is just another clue for how long I305 will be down.
Thanks for the tip!