TPJames Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 oh yeah I didn't notice it there earlier sorry my bad. No probs mate I jus hope rameses is fixed by the time I go to chessie next month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastercameron98 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 I swear RR only had a load of maintenance done a few weeks back just before the chessie meet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Yep, that's exactly what happened. Was closed for a while then and reopened and now it's closed again! Seems like its having serious issues... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Might just be motors blowing, when they replace them one of the newer one/refurbed one is way more powerful than the rest and usually kills the other one. Happened to ripsaw, causing 5 motor blowouts (yes, one went twice) in 2010. It was down for about 4 days for each one, and I imagine chessie takes far longer to solve these issues due to budgets etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 RR was just jealous of everyone elses scaffolding and wanted in on the action. coastercameron98, Fred, MattyMoo and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 www.itv.com/news/story/2013-06-16/40-people-stuck-on-rollercoaster/ A story to watch I guess... EDIT: So apparently, Rameses Revenge is a coaster... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam P Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 Cut from the restraints?! I hope not or another ride down for the rest of the year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 They just had an interview on Sky News and they said restraints had to be cut through to get them out! This may even be the end of current Ramesis! It's old they should buy a newer version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 Uh oh, firefighters called due to people being stuck for 90 minutes- http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-22929776 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 Well I didn't see this coming old Rammy getting broken down to the degree that ride may no longer be able to operate in its current form. On the positive note, least no one got hurt. I'm so glad I was able to go on it at the Chessie meet especially as the ride's future is now uncertain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 The article says firefighters had to cut people free from RR... Methinks it'll be down for sometime then! Glad all are OK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 I was expecting something to happen like this sooner or later. Rameses revenge is forever breaking down at the top however it only takes 5 mind for them to lower it down- it only had to be a matter of years before it got stuck there for longer! Shame really, I really wanted to ride when I go this Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/LatestIncidentsContainer_16061310.asp#.Ub4dbvnVBlg An article/mini report from the fire brigade, giving a couple more details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 Is it wrong to find this hilarious? If the report is correct and they have literally cut people out of it I'd say that is the death of this ride. If so I hope Chessington see the value in the type and replace it with the same. BigBobJones and Inferno 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 I too found this quite amusing! I feel sorry for the people that had to wait around 4 hours to get off though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastercameron98 Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 yeah but I bet they got like free MAPs or something of high value for ruining the day out and their nerves though.....lucky people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 yeah but I bet they got like free MAPs or something of high value for ruining the day out and their nerves though.....lucky people Probably just a free fastrack for rameses revenge when it reopens Inferno 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastercameron98 Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 (edited) Probably just a free fastrack for rameses revenge when it reopens If it re-opens that is, if they've had to cut through the restraints then it probably wont re-open will it because to get new ones fitted will be a hell of a lot of money that Merlin wont spend on Chessington. As Pluk said a few posts back. Edited June 16, 2013 by coastercameron98 Inferno 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inferno Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 So this means that every single restraint on the ride is now cut in half?! Something must have gone seriously wrong here. Chessington really is rotting away under Merlin isn't it.... Matt 236 and TPJames 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 Chessington seems to have fallen to pieces this year. I cannot say if chessington will close rameses revenge altogether but all I can say is I hope that they dont! I would say that they should buy a new, better model however this is unlikely to happen and I guess we will have to wait and see what happens to poor rameses revenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planenut Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 Does seem odd that they had to cut the restraints, shame. Hope nobody needed the loo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inferno Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 The ever reliable Sky News has reported this "A spokesman confirmed the attraction would be open tomorrow." http://news.sky.com/story/1104480/chessington-ride-all-people-rescued Haha!! c1hrisin and Ryan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 The ever reliable Sky News has reported this "A spokesman confirmed the attraction would be open tomorrow." http://news.sky.com/story/1104480/chessington-ride-all-people-rescued Haha!! That would be funny if it opened tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 This isn't good. I really hope that they refurb it or bring in a new topspin because it is a valued attraction in the park and is the only true thrill seeker ride. It's also a brilliant flat ride (although it does have some haters). adstratt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC! Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 Would love to hear to the announcement " Rameses Revenge is now open and with the restraints saw'd off a 100% chance of falling out! we hope you enjoy the ride" Something tells me Sky aren't being very accurate with their prediction... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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