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    Ccron10 Goes to Knoebels (8/16/11)

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    Post  Ccron10 Tue Jan 03, 2012 8:05 pm

    Let's get down to business:
    Ccron10 Goes to Knoebels (8/16/11) 314360_2345356946874_1038519439_2731429_70143242_n
    You must be thinking, "Chris, why is a Knoebels Trip Report starting off with a photo od Chocolate World?"

    Ccron10 Goes to Knoebels (8/16/11) 308662_2345356866872_1038519439_2731428_572803153_n
    This is why. Those Frozen Cocoa drinks are awesome! It's similar to the Dunkin' Donuts Frozen Hot Chocolate, but much better!

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    With the awesomeness of Frozen Cocoa, we are now at Knoebels. As you can see, it was kind of full.

    Ccron10 Goes to Knoebels (8/16/11) 302372_2345338346409_1038519439_2731336_1995623881_n
    Time for the annual Taking Photos of a Closed Flying Turns portion of the update. Looks like some progress has been made since last year.

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    The soon-to-be entrance.

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    The soon-to-be exit ramp.

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    The board has a ton of signatures on it. I wonder where it will go?

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    The ending for the Flying Turns.

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    Back in the day, this used to be a free-swinging trough like most of the ride.

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    The third and final lift hill.

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    The transfer track has had to be reconfigured many times over the year.

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    Third Generation test train, I believe.

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    Transfer track controls.

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    The footers to the left are left over from when they had to reconfigure most of the ride after going off the original plans.

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    Word has it that 2012 might be the year that Flying Turns might open. But after five to six years of construction, I'll believe it when I see it.

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    I believe that should be enough tickets for the day. Let's eat before we ride.

    Ccron10 Goes to Knoebels (8/16/11) 306344_2345358546914_1038519439_2731435_500817968_n
    Best park food ever! I kind of used to disagree with that statement, but considering that the park sells a tremendous variety that tastes great and isn't expensive, I believe it. What you're looking at is a Texas Berger from the Phoenix Junction.

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    Speaking of the Phoenix, you can't go to Knoebels without riding it!

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    So simple, yet such a great coaster!

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    It ranks a #2 on my Top 10 list.

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    The airtime before this curve is so awesome.

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    Fandango!

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    Can't buy tickets off of this one!

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    The old transfer track for Flying Turns.

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    Extra roofing.

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    The second-generation test train.

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    Extra lift chain and brackets.

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    Not a bad lift hill.

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    Remember these? It's the first-generation test train.

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    A closer look at the track.

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    As for the Twister, still a rough ride for 2011.

    Ccron10 Goes to Knoebels (8/16/11) 294144_2345344186555_1038519439_2731363_1223795269_n
    Especially in the double-helix.

    Ccron10 Goes to Knoebels (8/16/11) 300975_2345344426561_1038519439_2731364_1855300297_n
    If it recieved a re-tracking, it would help.

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    Ccron10 Goes to Knoebels (8/16/11) 304203_2345345786595_1038519439_2731371_920013845_n
    Maybe even Millenium Flyers, perhaps?

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    Here are some photos of a then-under construction Black Diamond.

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    The station turned out great and kind of resembles Golden Nugget's when it was at Morey's Piers.

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    Looks like they were working.

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    Then not long after that, they started testing it inside.

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    The trains were there.

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    The exit ramp.

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    Can't wait to ride it again in 2012.

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    The flames make it look like it's going faster.

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    Their Whip looks like nothing has been changed since it opened in the 1920s or 30s.

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    Twister!

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    The native swans that live near the Crystal Pool.

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    It may look like it was packed, but the lines were actually pretty fast-moving.

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    The bumper cars that all others get judged against...

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    If they're Lusse, then you know that you're driving the hot rod of bumper cars!

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    The world needs more Lusse bumper cars. Razz

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    I love the tranquil setting of Knoebels.

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    Time to get dirty with coal. Razz

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    While many might consider this park to have no theme, pretty much the location and environment makes it have that Pennsylvania Coal region theme.

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    I really like walking through the Americana section of the park for that reason.

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    Flying Trapeze control panel.

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    Not as wet as Dorney's, but still great.

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    The supports are made out of wood.

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    Who says that taller is better?

    Ccron10 Goes to Knoebels (8/16/11) 301604_2345360746969_1038519439_2731446_1695021356_n
    Awesome t-shirts too.

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    The Phoenix "sweet-spot".

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    Thanks for reading!

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