January 18, 201411 yr comment_175219 You expect them to decorate the ride with a pine tree... Huh what?There has been no confirmation either way if the mine and boiler shack will be restored, so I don't really see why people are so disappointed with this "news". Anyway here is the new logo:
January 18, 201411 yr comment_175225 I like it, makes me think back to Disney Western themeing circa 1992.
January 19, 201411 yr comment_175241 There has been no confirmation either way if the mine and boiler shack will be restored, so I don't really see why people are so disappointed with this "news" 'The boiler shack' ? Do you mean the raised queueline down the stairs? If so, that raised queueline has been flattened. although I expect that the boiler will be used as additional theming. By the looks of things, the end section of the new flat queueline, will take you into straight into the old fastrack section.
January 19, 201411 yr comment_175244 Yes, da boiler shack: If they replace all that with a pavement switchback maze of B&Q fences then I'll be very disheartened. Runaway Train is an extremely dated cheap children's ride, but it was fun little things like the boiler leaking steam and the path through the cave that made it fun.
January 19, 201411 yr comment_175245 I loved the queue line for Runaway Train, going into the cave whilst hearing the sound of the ride going around you. It made the ride experience begin as soon as you are in the queue. It would be nice if they bring that back but I seriously doubt it.
January 19, 201411 yr comment_175249 the boiler is being used again, with similar fxs but put in a different position
January 19, 201411 yr comment_175251 I'd be surprised if queueing inside the cave is deemed safe any more thanks to H&S!
February 10, 201411 yr comment_176237 H&S run riot on anything fun these days, although I can understand their concerns after such incidents as the kid falling from the queueline of Tomb Blaster, although in part that's just common sense to not let your children climb every possible crevice. Sometimes the silly ones ruin it for the rest of us!
February 10, 201411 yr comment_176256 Please. 'Health and Safety' do not in any way shape of form prevent people from queuing in a building / tunnel / cave, it's just an excuse for the parks laziness and lack of imagination. If they want to build an immersive, multi-level, indoor and outdoor queue line then that's what they can do. If they can only be bothered to build a cattle pen then that's what they will do.
February 21, 201411 yr comment_176983 I don't know if anyone has seen but I have seen some pictures of Scorpion Express update, if you look beyond the cave, there is a building which has seemed to be created were the boiler shack was and the surrounding area. This can also be seen in another picture by the old fastrack entrance which shows the structure being created. Is this a sign of an indoor queue or a ride shop? Doubt it will be a shop though.
February 21, 201411 yr comment_176984 It's probably the cattlepen shed you're talking about, seems that they've taken inspiration from Tiny Truckers...
February 21, 201411 yr comment_176985 Oh no not the same I hope, could of made something good of this than just a shed with fences in >:-0
February 22, 201411 yr comment_177020 Well the ride status page has been updated to show Scorpion Express which doesn't say reopening in March, just 2014, as well as Rameses Revenge saying currently closed... So not sure how excited people should be for going at the beginning of the season :/ Also the ride section has been updated... Scorpion Express - brand new ride experience for 2014 Location: Mexicana Scorpion Express is a fun ride for all the family and brave young adventurers can experience their first rollercoaster thrill. Watch out for surprises at every turn, with unstable mines guarded by the giant Scorpion anything could happen – try not to get too close!
February 22, 201411 yr comment_177022 Scorpion Express - brand new ride experience for 2014 And this is why I hate m£rlin!
February 22, 201411 yr comment_177025 And this is why I hate m£rlin! It is a new ride experience though. New name, new theming (or no theming, but who knows?), new audio, etc. Bar the fact it's the same train on the same track, it is all new. Not much different to how they marketed CCL at AT as new; same with CBeebies Land.
February 22, 201411 yr comment_177027 Typical Merlin claiming a 26 year old powered coaster as a new ride. It's not brand new, just a (step back) retheme of the ageing Runaway Train, which it's great to see the park trying to make it more magical by removing the boiler queuing with a impressive cattle pen, taking away a mouldy rock face for a few scattered cactuses and take away the I H&S parts like the boiler itself. Sure it won't be missed and it's not like it added character like peg leg Pete, the weather bane and rock faces did which have now gone. Seriously Merlin, you may think you're only second to Disney, but if you really want to compete with them in greatness, you really need to start to improve upkeep of run down areas and immersive theming and character, which Chessington once had, lots has gone, with parks in the uk much smaller progressing better than them. I hope this Paramount park happens, because not just will it give the uk themepark industry a world class park, but also more competition, where Merlin will hopefully up their game, or pay the price for lazy ness and being unimaginative.
February 22, 201411 yr comment_177031 Typical Merlin claiming a 26 year old powered coaster as a new ride. It's not brand new, just a ... Scorpion Express - brand new ride experience for 2014 They aren't claiming it's a new ride, I think it is quite clear to everyone what they mean. They've not exactly kept their refurbishments quite. Maybe it will be a great and new experience? Lets not go full rant until we see what they are doing, eh! I don't have any faith in it being good, but lets see first...
February 22, 201411 yr comment_177032 Typical Merlin claiming a 26 year old powered coaster as a new ride. It's not brand new, just a (step back) retheme of the ageing Runaway Train, which it's great to see the park trying to make it more magical by removing the boiler queuing with a impressive cattle pen, taking away a mouldy rock face for a few scattered cactuses and take away the I H&S parts like the boiler itself. Sure it won't be missed and it's not like it added character like peg leg Pete, the weather bane and rock faces did which have now gone. Seriously Merlin, you may think you're only second to Disney, but if you really want to compete with them in greatness, you really need to start to improve upkeep of run down areas and immersive theming and character, which Chessington once had, lots has gone, with parks in the uk much smaller progressing better than them. I hope this Paramount park happens, because not just will it give the uk themepark industry a world class park, but also more competition, where Merlin will hopefully up their game, or pay the price for lazy ness and being unimaginative. Really looking forward to this meet, can't wait to visit the park again.
February 22, 201411 yr comment_177038 Was in the park today, and theming is starting on the ride. All tower frame is being installed, the scorpion model is installed and parts of the back drop theming is starting to be fitted, maybe it will look good and be a completely different experience as they say.
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