Casino Pier damaged by bad weather
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bmac
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My friend Billy Major, the guy who owns Funtown, isn't sure it's worth his investment to rebuild his pier. The dude basically lost 30 years of investment, sans 3-4 rides. It certainly won't be the same summer in New Jersey anymore, especially for someone who's lived a great chunk of their life right on those sands.
On the other hand, the loss of two seaside fairs might cause a gap in the market, allowing for some future businessman to build a new one there one day. It's the circle of life, so to say.
And concerning the Star Jet: Was it earlier raised to the same level as the rest of the park, or did it stand a lot lower than the cut-off pier we see higher up on the beach? It seems weird that the entire coaster dropped four metres straight down in one piece... that is, unless it's still standing on a large slab of pier that simply collapsed vertically. Hard to see what's under the water there.
And concerning the Star Jet: Was it earlier raised to the same level as the rest of the park, or did it stand a lot lower than the cut-off pier we see higher up on the beach? It seems weird that the entire coaster dropped four metres straight down in one piece... that is, unless it's still standing on a large slab of pier that simply collapsed vertically. Hard to see what's under the water there.
The Star Jet was at the same level as the Wild Mouse that's still standing. It was located in left corner nearest to the ocean, so my guess is that the entire section of the pier collapsed & is still connected to the track underwater.
I'll dig up some photos I took earlier this summer & post them a little later.
I'll dig up some photos I took earlier this summer & post them a little later.
I still haven't had the chance to search for the photos I took of the two Seaside Heights piers, but we did get power back this afternoon & I was able to post a couple of videos. Each video also includes news clips of Hurricane Sandy damage to the piers.
Star Jet at Casino Pier:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ni6URf4rL_k[/youtube]
Looping Coaster at Funtown Pier:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlXdkjidE_Y[/youtube]
Star Jet at Casino Pier:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ni6URf4rL_k[/youtube]
Looping Coaster at Funtown Pier:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlXdkjidE_Y[/youtube]
bmac
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Billy Major will not be investing in rebuilding Funtown Pier. According to him there are only two rides that are immediately salvageable (Top Spin, Frisbee) which weathered the storm very well, and it's going to cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $3 million dollars just to clean up all the damage.
According to my dad Long Beach Island will be opened up to the property owners for a few hours tomorrow, and that they're only allowing them in via bus. Sorry ECG, but you won't be able to get pics until at least 10 days from now.
According to my dad Long Beach Island will be opened up to the property owners for a few hours tomorrow, and that they're only allowing them in via bus. Sorry ECG, but you won't be able to get pics until at least 10 days from now.
