Jax

Alrighty :3

Yes it was haha

I got a bit excited and thought that picture you sent was it testing lol

That was there on Thursday when I went

I wouldn't be too sure. They just stick random dates there. What's the availability like after that?

Good to see there's a bit of action going on (albeit small) but at least we know there's something going on.

No worries :3

The crane yesterday was in the middle of the Stealth plaza facing towards the top hat, so it may well have been. I wouldn't be surprised if the support for these older models is more limited now but I'd be surprised if Intamin providing no support at all. You'd be right in saying that the part needs to be sourced elsewhere, but hopefully it shouldn't be too long now.

The accumulator issue was what closed it before (when it was closed on Passholder Day). The issue currently is to do with the launch system itself, and as far as we know right now, is currently waiting for a part to arrive so they can fit it. As well as that they'd also need time to test it thoroughly and make sure everything is ready for operation again. I'd imagine it'd be back open within the next 2 weeks, if not the end of the month. They may have it ready for May half term but your guess is as good as mine currently. Hope this helps

SAW's station now has a brand new pre-boarding video on the TV. No longer loops Rules Of The Game like it used to.

There was a small red crane in the plaza yesterday and the launch bunker doors were open

Park's closed today so whether the part has arrived or not yet and they're fitting it as speak is a possibility.

At least they stated what's going on instead of flat out saying ''it's closed'' Hopefully back up soon but probably won't be going for a little bit after my next visit in a couple of days.

Just realised that... my mate runs that account so he'll be getting words off me lol

Thorpe themselves.... Whether they ditched it last minute and thus no action or whatever, I don't know.

Wait apparently Stealth was gonna open today...

Exhibit A: DigitalDan's most recent video

If only Thorpe had an Argos type catalogue and sent for the part by Royal Mail 1st Class

They must still be waiting for a part then. Wouldn't be worth having a train on the track if it wasn't going to be worked on.

Guys.... what.....?

I'm at the park on Thursday so might see what's going on then

Has there been any action today?

So, Stealth is suspected to be an issue with the launch mechanism, which is difficult to fix since Intamin discontinued it and stopped support on existing accelerators. It is a very difficult issue for them to repair without the help of Intamin so Stealth could be a lot longer closure. Keep in mind I got this from a friend who knows maintenance staff. With Rita, the issues is with the catch car rather than the main launch system. Rita is expected to be open within the next week or two. To summarise, Rita most likely 1-2 weeks closure. Stealth I’d imagine will be later in the month, so opening for the latter I’d estimate to be, like 16th May onwards from the information I have, KEEP IN MIND THIS COULD CHANGE.

Let's hope it opens soon. Planning on going next week, so I am too hopeful.

Anymore news from the park today?