planenut Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 he told me that they were adding portraits, whatever that means? Maybe his pronunciation was not too good, as I think they are installing and testing the new trains, I.e. "more trains". Tom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubzywubzy Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 I went on X last week at some point and queued for 1 hour, and had that annoying moment where you get stopped after they let everyone else in (although the member of staff at the entrance called Sarah was lovely and made the time fly by). The changes were good, but I did feel like the lights needed to be positioned nearer to the track to give a better effect. Also the music needed to be turned up a bit! Overall I thought It was better than before, but I expected more because of the way it was being advertised on the website.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkadder312 Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 was much better the first time I went on x because it had more lights it was near enough pitch black at some parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsyturvy15 Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Maybe with the change around the old station signs will finally go!!! The last of the 'blackwards' legacy :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge2002 Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 So....is X back up and running yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Yep reopened yesterday on 4 trains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1hrisin Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Good, now it will be running faster and eat all those queues XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBobJones Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 20 min queue this afternoon, but didn't ride, did the fish as I wanted to catch as much sun as I could whilst it was out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Does anyone know the name of the music that they are using in X this year? (Or is it Thorpe's own?) Parts of it can be heard in this video (not mine): http://youtu.be/qWzVBGG3p1s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkadder312 Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 I hope someone uploads the music used in x because I quite like them Coaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 I have probably asked this before... But why were the photos on X removed? I was just thinking that maybe there was a reason and they might bring them back as its now going forwards... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 Because no one wanted them. They still don't want them, so no I can't see it returning as it wouldn't make money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste193 Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 Like pluk said I can't really imagine myself wanting a ride picture from X, it wouldn't be great A) because it's dark so there would be no pre warning signs and despite flash this could affect the quality of the picture, it's still not a good ride even after refurbishment well at least not a key ride that really warrants a picture, imagine your at home showing whoever the picture, "and this ones from X, what's that? A roller coaster in the dark with some lights, oh right, would you really want memories of X? (Don't get me wrong I find the ride good enough as a time eater but it's not something I'd purposefully ride and think it great and C) do you really think a picture from X would be worth the money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 X photos were priceless. Tom, EC! and Benin 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 I wouldn't have been surprised if X has pictures this season really; it's now a family ride and something I bet younger kids enjoy riding. If Flying Fish has ORPs, then surely there could also be a market for X? I guess we look at the fact Depth Charge and Detonator have had their ORP points removed for this season, so I guess even if there would be a market for them, it probably just wouldn't be big enough to warrant it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 X photos were priceless. Mark9 riding with Richard Hammond there... Wearing that Palace shirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTE25 Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 So no one noticed X was closed for 2 days eh? You guys are slacking.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Think it's more that no-one cares about it... Is it open today then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTE25 Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Website says shut until 3rd of May. Think it'll open at some point today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 No more block brakes? Can this be true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 No more block breaks? Can this be true? ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 I wonder how this will affect the ride in terms of operations and throughput, I have no idea how four train operation would work or if it would even be possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Lack of so presented as a question. Facebook murmurings from people on park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 I wonder how this will affect the ride in terms of operations and throughput, I have no idea how four train operation would work or if it would even be possible. I expect throughput will be much higher aslong as staff are on the ball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 No more block brakes? Can this be true? Where did you hear this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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