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"The Drexel Shaft" coming down
December 4, 2009
6:32 PM
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Thank you for the info.

December 3, 2009
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NorthMountianRidge;13197 said:
Have not been able to get out there has anything changed?..

On the Wednesday before Thanksgiving I was in contact via Nextel with Testa's highreach operator. The two 1250's have brought down the smaller turbine building and were getting into the main steam building.

The main steam building needs the height of the Jewell High Reach so that was being assembled the this past weekend.

I have not been directed to shoot this project so I am 'on shore leave' until deployed to shoot bigger better things down the pike.

If you are in the area I would suggest going to check it out. Great views from Amtrak 30th Street station or Drexel Univerity.

December 3, 2009
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Have not been able to get out there has anything changed?..

November 22, 2009
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I am planning to go out there tommorow to get pics of the most recent work, but if anyone already has current photos please post them.

November 19, 2009
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NorthMountianRidge;13097 said:
Stephen your a very gifted individual, very good work sir.

Thank s for the compliments I appreciate it.... Only wish I had more time to set up and get a better view of the where the stack fell...

November 18, 2009
7:49 PM
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Stephen your a very gifted individual, very good work sir.

November 18, 2009
2:59 PM
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Stephen: Thought that Testa wasn't going to send you to Philly. That would have been a big mistake. Glad you made it because your video is the best of all. Really great job and insight into what goes into toppling the stack.

P.S. I see you were up pretty early to get started filming that morning.

November 18, 2009
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The day of the Drexel Shaft Implosion from start to finish from 4:58 AM to 8:45 AM.

With the multitude of videos out there, this is they way I saw it...

[YOUTUBE][/YOUTUBE]

November 17, 2009
4:16 PM
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tjd;13075 said:
Thats to all the guys at Testa for there help with all the prep and cover. I hope I get the chance to work with you all again.
Here is a link to our 7 video angles.
YouTube - Controlled Demolition, Inc.: Penn Coach Yard Chimney - Philadelphia, PA - November 15, 2009

Great job. Can't beat those seven ground level angles. Too bad you weren't above the scene in the Cira Center though....

November 17, 2009
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NorthMountianRidge;13069 said:
When will Testa begin to bring in the heavy machinery and commence the conventional demolition of the building itself?, does anyone know when it will begin.

Testa has 2- 1250's, 1-345, 1 tandem rear water truck, 1 bucket loader, 3- CAT skidsteers and a burning crew onsite. They are clearing the cushioning and stack debris and attacking the main building this week.
I should be uploading my video 'version' later tonight or tomorrow with a quite a different look than the 30 or so videos out there right now....

November 17, 2009
1:24 PM
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That was a wicked video, nicely done fellas.

November 17, 2009
11:45 AM
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great shots of the shaft coming down. beautiful work all around.

November 16, 2009
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Nicely done. I especially like the camera angle from under the shed. Great impact shot.

November 16, 2009
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Some great shots!:spinningsmile:

November 16, 2009
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Thats to all the guys at Testa for there help with all the prep and cover. I hope I get the chance to work with you all again.
Here is a link to our 7 video angles.
YouTube - Controlled Demolition, Inc.: Penn Coach Yard Chimney - Philadelphia, PA - November 15, 2009

November 15, 2009
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When will Testa begin to bring in the heavy machinery and commence the conventional demolition of the building itself?, does anyone know when it will begin.

November 15, 2009
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I watched it on the news this morning, pretty impressive job Controlled Demolition. Can't wait to see your video steve.

November 15, 2009
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November 15, 2009
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November 15, 2009
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