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[citytrader]

The "Coney Island" of the Pacific was undoubtably Venice, California. Many pier based parks existed along the California coast near Los Angeles, including Pacific Ocean Park, the Pickering & Lick Pier, and the world famous Venice Pier.

Here's a couple of shots of my new recreation;



The Waldorf Hotel.



Anybody want to play a round of Skee Ball?



The Derby Racer. I substituted a Tea Cup ride. In the background is the Noah's Ark walk through Funhouse.

This park is a companion piece to my Fraser's Million Dollar Pier from Ocean Park, California, dated 1912.

More to come...

[coastercrazy]

Yay, your back!!! Awesome job citytrader, looking forward to more.

/CC

[citytrader]

Here's a quick update;

The Venice Plunge was a huge indoor heated salt water pool;



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[viking16]

Looks sweet can't wait to see more

Edited by viking16, 14 January 2008 - 07:59 AM.

[citytrader]

OK, so here's a few more pics;



Another Hotel along Ocean Front Walk. In the mid 1920's the sidewalks were completely enclosed in order to protect people from the harsh sun and the frequent rain.



A closer look at the Noah's Ark walk through Funhouse. Notice the Giraffe head coming through the roof!



A little sneak peak of the Bobs Flying Turns!

More to Come...

[coastercrazy]

Awesome job man. Some of the most impressive work from you and some of the best RCT3 work I've ever seen.

Keep it up!

/CC

[citytrader]

Awesome job man. Some of the most impressive work from you and some of the best RCT3 work I've ever seen.

Keep it up!

/CC

Thanks!


Here's some new pics of the Venice Pier Flying Turns, called "The Bobs";



Heading up the Lift Hill!



Through the Helix!



Over the Camelhump!



Into the Tunnel!

More to come...

Edited by citytrader, 16 January 2008 - 01:21 AM.

[citytrader]

The cars race through the last curve and back into the station;



Extra cars stand ready on the transfer track just in case they are needed;



It sure seems like a pretty popular ride!



Up next is the Giant Dipper! Stay tuned!

[wabigbear]

"Popular" indeed! I love this park because you are showing how something that is not only historic, but also entirely believable, is possible. The architecture is spot on for the period and the entire park so far has a great sense of 'fun'...great job!

[citytrader]

"Popular" indeed! I love this park because you are showing how something that is not only historic, but also entirely believable, is possible. The architecture is spot on for the period and the entire park so far has a great sense of 'fun'...great job!

Thanks Wagi! I try!

Here's The Giant Dipper! At Night! In the Dark! With Lights! OK, you get the idea!

The entrance queue;



Leaving the station;



Mounting the Lift Hill, she's a little scared, huh?



Down the first drop, it's a steep one!



Over the hump, hold onto your lunch!



Pretty exciting, huh?

More to come...