Mr.man Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Its not exactly the same layout as fish, because on fish the straight part round the back it tilted to one side and the runaway train isnt, trust me to notice that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyT Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Runaway's track is banked at the start though? The upwards straight before the first helix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
th13teen Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 gone of the days when this ride used to always have 60minute queue now its barley 10 I feel ever since the Rodeo left the ride has been limping on one foot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 gone of the days when this ride used to always have 60minute queue now its barley 10 I feel ever since the Rodeo left the ride has been limping on one foot!I'm beginning to think you're trolling to be honest, Runaway is the most popular family ride in the park. I regularly had queues at 45 minutes when I operated it in the 2007/2008 season. And Mikey had long queues all the time when he operated it last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
th13teen Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 I'm beginning to think you're trolling to be honest, Runaway is the most popular family ride in the park. I regularly had queues at 45 minutes when I operated it in the 2007/2008 season. And Mikey had long queues all the time when he operated it last year.It might just be when I was young I cant remember exactly. I do remeber going there when I was youunger expecting a huge queue and there was and the past few times I have been there have only been a shot waiting time not using the extended queue line (not having to use fastrack)what was it like to operate it I have always wanted to operate one of the rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 Runaway Train is the best ride to operate at Chessington. It has an interaction factor that is second to none and the manual way it is operated means you always concentrate on the ride.Mikey will agree with me that it is absolutely fantastic to control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
th13teen Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 Runaway Train is the best ride to operate at Chessington. It has an interaction factor that is second to none and the manual way it is operated means you always concentrate on the ride.Mikey will agree with me that it is absolutely fantastic to control. does it every get boring running it or is everyday another experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 I'm beginning to think you're trolling to be honest,This... *sighs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyT Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Runaway Train is the best ride to operate at Chessington. It has an interaction factor that is second to none and the manual way it is operated means you always concentrate on the ride.Mikey will agree with me that it is absolutely fantastic to control. This x 1000. The interaction between staff and guests is what makes this ride a favourite of mine at Chessington. The ride is calling out to have costumed staff possibly more than any other at the park. I used to love it on days where it wasn't as busy where could could spend a bit more time interacting with guests- wishing happy birthdays, that sort of thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
th13teen Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 This x 1000. The interaction between staff and guests is what makes this ride a favourite of mine at Chessington. The ride is calling out to have costumed staff possibly more than any other at the park. I used to love it on days where it wasn't as busy where could could spend a bit more time interacting with guests- wishing happy birthdays, that sort of thing!I likes the quote made by the alton runaway mine train staff member he said to our train would you like to go again so eveyone on the train goes yeah...... then he says queue lines over there. that was rather good and the same with the chessington I feel it makes your day when you get staff and guest communication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 you get staff and guest communication.That is the first thing I notice when I visit CWoA to TP - Staff actually talk to you and you don't feel like you're on a convayor belt system! E.g. "How many? Enjoy your ride. How many?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
th13teen Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 That is the first thing I notice when I visit CWoA to TP - Staff actually talk to you and you don't feel like you're on a convayor belt system! E.g. "How many? Enjoy your ride. How many?"couldent have put it in better words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 That is the first thing I notice when I visit CWoA to TP - Staff actually talk to you and you don't feel like you're on a convayor belt system! E.g. "How many? Enjoy your ride. How many?"I disagree. Quite a few of the staff at Thorpe are nice and friendly.The trouble is that quite a lot more aren't. It's really unfortunate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattgwise Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 gone of the days when this ride used to always have 60minute queue now its barley 10 I feel ever since the Rodeo left the ride has been limping on one foot!I have been twice this season and both times it was 40 minutes so I disagree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Williams Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 I will destroy any man that dares to speak against this ride.If you have been on this ride, then you MUST like it. It's fun and it's also good. There's nothing to not like.The ride is good. that's all that needs to be said for it. It's good.It's good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 I will destroy any man that dares to speak against this ride.If you have been on this ride, then you MUST like it. It's fun and it's also good. There's nothing to not like.The ride is good. that's all that needs to be said for it. It's good.It's goodSo wait, just confirm that for me. It's what? Good? deleted 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackFlames Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 The Vampire was my first rollercoaster, but the runaway train was my first ever rollercoaster. That's why I always go on this ride. It's great fun and reminds me of when I was young.I know it's the same layout as flying fish, but this ride kicks so much more rear than the fish does. Fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 The Vampire was my first rollercoaster, but the runaway train was my first ever rollercoaster.I'm confused. Dan9, Whiteknuckle, Tom and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackFlames Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 I'm confused.The vampire was my first real coaster. But the runaway train was the first coaster-like thing I ever went on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 The vampire was my first real coaster. But the runaway train was the first coaster-like thing I ever went on.Still confused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 It's not hard, it's clear that Runaway Train was his first roller coaster, but as it's a powered coaster, and of a small size it doesn't "count", Vampire was therefore his first "proper" coaster. (gravity driven)Being difficult for no reason maybe? TPGG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 It's not hard, it's clear that Runaway Train was his first roller coaster, but as it's a powered coaster, and of a small size it doesn't "count", Vampire was therefore his first "proper" coaster. (gravity driven)Being difficult for no reason maybe?Sorry I forgot everyone was meant to know about power driven and gravity driven coasters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Well it's not exactly difficult to see that there's a difference between the two, and most of the GP do notice to be honest. And even then, you quite clearly know about it, so why be pedantic to a new member? TPGG and RideAddict 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Well it's not exactly difficult to see that there's a difference between the two, and most of the GP do notice to be honest. And even then, you quite clearly know about it, so why be pedantic to a new member?As far as I'm aware both Vampire and Runaway Train are rollercoasters and "coaster-like things". I wasn't that they are two completely different things so thanks for enlightening me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Well it's not exactly difficult to see that there's a difference between the two, and most of the GP do notice to be honest.Many a time I heard on Rattlesnake "Can you make the cars go faster."Trust me, the answer "I'll turn it onto it's highest setting" was believed by way to many people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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