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Manta in December 2008

Below are the photos from December 2008 construction photo updates.

Photos of the construction of Manta at Sea World in Orlando, Florida.

Construction Update December 3rd, 2008!
Back to work they go with mid brake run track hung, the drop off the brake supports are in and some of the supports along the water are going in. Some supports for the final turn to final brake were going up. Lots more station and tank work along with touch up paint getting done on the track.

This set of photos were taken December 3rd, 2008.
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Construction Update December 5th, 2008!
The last of the supports went up today so the track work wont be long. The station is really starting to take shape and the rest of the work area is coming along. Work is going on all over over site with concrete pours, roof work, theme work and countless other jobs going on.

This set of photos were taken December 5th, 2008.
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Construction Update December 10th, 2008!
After a few days of no track hanging they are finally back at it. Another couple pieces up while I was there and more ready to go so it wont be long now and track work will be done. Lots more station work, tank work and general site clearing happening.

This set of photos were taken December 10th, 2008.
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Last piece of track hung on December 12th, 2008.
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Couple of photos courtesy of Sea World Florida of the last piece of track.
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Construction Update December 13th, 2008!
Track work was completed yesterday so today we have finished ride photos. Dirt removal for the pond are has begun and outside of maintenance building is finished. Station house is coming along and they are finishing up the touch up paint around the coaster.

This set of photos were taken December 13th, 2008.
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