Emma1980 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 No, still the same and hanging apart from what I saw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 On 3/18/2013 at 4:24 PM, RideAddict said: Have the Rumba boats been spruced up a bit as well? I'm not sure if the branding was on them last year or not, as I went on F&F day and Rumba wasn't open for that! Same boats though as Emma says, as far as I can tell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattgwise Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Yes the Capital letters THORPE PARK logo was on the Rumba boats last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David McCubbin Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 The cars also no longer have back/head rests.David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 They don't look too bad. Pretty sure they're not entirely new trains though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpmillie Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 The high backs used to be a bit of a pain, as you weren't able to fully look around and behind you during the braking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 On 3/19/2013 at 7:21 PM, James said: They don't look too bad. Pretty sure they're not entirely new trains though? No, I think they are the old trains but they have just been heavily refurbished. I like them, it's just a shame the old thorpe park logo is gone (I knew it would be, just a shame) MattyMoo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Looks a great improvement from the old.so apart from the Sbno railway we've lost all the old pre-tussauds Thorpe logos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEALTHDAN Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Is there not one on chief rangers carousel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Really like the new/new look trains. Shame about the logo, but I understand why they chose not to have it. It is possible they chose to retain the original skeleton/challis though if you ask me, the entire train is new. Whatever the case, looking awesome. I hope the ride opens soon so we can see inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy3112 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Please tell me there's more leg space! I can't really see in the photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappomatic Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 On 3/18/2013 at 4:24 PM, RideAddict said: Have the Rumba boats been spruced up a bit as well? They've had a good clean - very bright and shiny inside! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 The X page has once again been updated. Maybe an opening is nearing? http://www.thorpepark.com/rides/x.aspx Phill Pritchard and JoshC. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 More pictures on there too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 Oooh, looks good. Anyone have any ideas what Images 5-7 are showing? I don't recognise that 'piece' from X:\? I'm heading to Thorpe tomorrow; fingers crossed that it might be open.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 Maybe the interior is all lit up with shiny new lights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 So it's basically gonna become a crap version of EuroSat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 Its just what X ever needed, loud music, decent lighting rig and a lower height restriction IMO. holtjammy16 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsyturvy15 Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 Ride aside the queue section and lead up to the ride should be much better now. A good bit of theming and the whole ride experience could be greatly improved even if the coaster still isn't great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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holtjammy16 Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 Looks great! Hopefully they have some new bassy speakers in there too really excited to go on this, hoping it's open for Easter holidays (I expect it will be) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noob230 Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 It's amazing what a lick of paint and some lights can do to make a difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappomatic Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 Hmm so they've finally found a way to have smoke in the ride without triggering the fire systems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattgwise Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 Simple process to be honest (but of course involves a bit of money), replace smoke detectors with heat detectors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste193 Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 This is looking great but I'm still saddened they choose to turn it forwards, backwards in the dark was there thing it was unique, one of there few remaining wolds first/only rides and they've taken that away from it and now what's it left with, some pretty lights and a spruce up, it's like I've waken up in a nightmare world of opposites X goes forwards and Swarm goes backwards now that really is X WTF? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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