The Bush Beast

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Can somone clarify if this story is true or false, if true can you give more details?

On the 16th of June 2004 the Yellow Bush Beast Train was seen sitting at the top of the lift hill, I have read on another site that the reason why the yellow train was sitting at the top of the lift was because of an electrical fire in the PLC Room located underneath the station. Maintenance were carrying out their daily checks (yes, maintenance were required to run the rides as though the park was still in operation for functionality purposes), and it would seem that the 'old girl' wasn't going to go down without a fight. A fire broke out and the lift motor dropped power with the train staying where it was seen for around 2 - 3 days.

In the days succeeding, the electricians tried to re-wire all of the burnt cabling in the PLC Boards and the DB's but due to the extensive damage, they were unable to bring the system back into full operation to continue on with the maintenance checks. A jump connection was made to get the lift motor working (which did work) and the yellow train was sent over the hill and around the grand old structure for the very last time.

The last time a train ever ran on Bush Beast was Friday 18th June 2004 and although the ride was in 2 train operation, it was the yellow train to ever make that final journey.Nike Jordan