Benin Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Has anyone wanting a Mega-Lite actually been on one? Like, they're good, but rather over-rated... Much better off getting something bigger (either from Intamin or B&M, I'm not fussed)... Not like the park can't afford a Mega coaster... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Wooden coaster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieN Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 I don't think a mega lite would appeal to the masses. All my friends just want inversions, speed, height and launches. Unfortunatley, a mega lite has none of those features. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
400400 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Mack launch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Dimensions Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Blackpool is said to be getting a Mack launch and if it is true, they've started building it/broken ground already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-S Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 I don't get this restriction of 850m track length Thorpe has, is it to do with noise (which has no real world relevance since the shortest coaster in the park is one of the noisiest)? Somebody care to explain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 I don't get this restriction of 850m track length Thorpe has, is it to do with noise (which has no real world relevance since the shortest coaster in the park is one of the noisiest)? Somebody care to explain? In the most recent MTDP which Thorpe submitted to the council, they said that they would not plan to build coasters that "did not exceed 850m in length". There's no obvious reason for it though (unlike with say, maximum height or number of supports in the lake, where the reason they have limits introduced is rather obvious). So no one really knows I guess. I don't know if the number had been a reoccurring one in all the MTDP or not, so it's hard to even say if this is a long term thing, or if in 2010 Thorpe simply didn't expect to introduce a particularly long coaster. But given Colossus is the longest coaster on park, at 850m, it could well be. Of course, as we've seen with WC16, the MTDP is by no means binding, so in theory, they could have applied to build a longer coaster if they wanted. When the next MTDP appears (either this year or next), we'll no doubt see whether Thorpe have the chance to build a longer coaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-S Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 So they hobbled themselves? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingferno Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 So obviously this isn'y a legitment layout, nor did I even think it through. If thorpe WERE to get a 200ft B&M Hyper, then this is what they could possibly do with it. Obviously the park does have its limitations like all parks do but this space here seems the best place a B&M Hyper could go. It could also potentially open up a new themed area with afew flats - but as I said this is only an idea of how the space could be used, it is nothing serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 I'm afraid Thorpe isn't allowed to build on that land. It is outside the building zone and I'm not even sure they own that bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 What Thorpe own is in the blue boundary (quite a lot). Pink is where they're allowed to develop into. They don't and won't own the other side of Monks walk. The walk is a public path, and the other side is owned by the waterski company or group. They apparently hate the park and would never sell according a friend who went there all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieN Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Surely a hyper would go from the island behind The swarm to behind inferno and the Rapids. mikeymclaughlin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
400400 Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Surely a hyper would go from the island behind The swarm to behind inferno and the Rapids.Tried that on nl 2 it would be very compact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 I've seen many people suggest using that pathway along the back of Inferno, Rapids and up to Loggers many times for a coaster, but I just don't think it would work. The pathway is used for access by staff (maintenance, engineering, landscaping, etc), so removing that means they would all have to enter the park from by Depth Charge. That could be particularly troublesome if they need to get to the back of the park whilst the park is open. Also, it's very close to Monks Walk, which, as has been said, is a public walkway. What would happen if a guest had a loose belonging that flew off the ride and unfortunately hit someone who was walking down that way? It could get very messy. Likewise, what would happen if someone tried to sneak into the park from Monks Walk (it does happen!), and walked into the ride area? And don't forget, that area is actually quite narrow. There's no reason why they couldn't put a coaster in there, but I just don't quite see the point, when they've got plenty of other spaces where it could go? So yeah, it's a nice idea and could possibly work, but I just can't see a coaster ever going there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 ...and surely a hypercoaster is a no go due to the proximity to a major airport? Thorpes length 'limitations' are self imposed, but I'm sure their height ones come from elsewhere and are not up for negotiation. And wood anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 The height restrictions imposed by Heathrow is 500ft. A compromise between the council and Thorpe is the most likely the cause for the hight restriction. Likely the noise and the sight of steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 The height restrictions imposed by Heathrow is 500ft. A compromise between the council and Thorpe is the most likely the cause for the hight restriction. Likely the noise and the sight of steel. It's mostly sight; the noise impact of the coasters and rides (and associated screaming) is pretty minimal in the development zone. Hence why Stealth is white for the majority of the top hat (since that's the best colour to blend in with the skyline), and Swarm's high points were carefully chosen to minimize 'sight pollution' outside the park. The majority of the noise concerns the park have heard have been about MoS nights (which have actually been largely unfounded) and the volume of the speakers (which has caused a few issues). The rides themselves don't cause much problem amongst locals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieN Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 A decent hyper only needs to be 215 odd feet high. Just taller than stealth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobF Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Can I ask a quick question in the early days of thorpe the land which is now the waterski was on the park map with attractions ... How did that work with monks walk ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Can I ask a quick question in the early days of thorpe the land which is now the waterski was on the park map with attractions ... How did that work with monks walk ? I believe there was a pathway from the farm area down to a bridge which went over Monks Walk, that would lead you to be able to access those attractions. Once the two areas became separated, I think the bridge was just blocked off so no one cross over it. It probably still exists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Something like this might be a good idea IMO - it would be quite similar to a hyper coaster but without the need to be over the park's height restrictions, and it would appeal to families and thrillseekers alike. https://youtu.be/eWpk14xuB7Q (I would prefer a wooden coaster though!) 400400 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieN Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 ^ Lightning Run looks like a great coaster and I'd love to see one at TP. However, the fact that it is the only Chance Hyper gt-x in the world makes me think that there must be some problem with it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtjammy16 Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Something like this might be a good idea IMO - it would be quite similar to a hyper coaster but without the need to be over the park's height restrictions, and it would appeal to families and thrillseekers alike. https://youtu.be/eWpk14xuB7Q (I would prefer a wooden coaster though!) that just looks like a cheaper, bumpier & less fun intamin megalite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Dimensions Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 An Aqua-Trax could be super cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Something must be wrong, Benin is usually the first to bring up an Aquatrax... Tom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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