SteveJ Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 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: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry-go-girl Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 I like it, makes me think back to Disney Western themeing circa 1992. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lottie. Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 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. SteveJ, pluk and MattyMoo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 Boiler shack: 100% Gone! Pathway through cave: Still there. SteveJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 Horray for bland cattlepen queuelines! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insider9150 Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 the boiler is being used again, with similar fxs but put in a different position Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 I'd be surprised if queueing inside the cave is deemed safe any more thanks to H&S! BigDaddyCool 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDaddyCool Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 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. Matt 236, EC!, BigDaddyCool and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry-go-girl Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Ban bus shelters, the public may be horrifically crushed! BigDaddyCool, pluk and Coaster 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Tidal Wave Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 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. Spider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 It's probably the cattlepen shed you're talking about, seems that they've taken inspiration from Tiny Truckers... TraX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Tidal Wave Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Oh no not the same I hope, could of made something good of this than just a shed with fences in >:-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFarmerDean Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 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! MattyMoo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Scorpion Express - brand new ride experience for 2014 And this is why I hate m£rlin! MattyMoo and Whiteknuckle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 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. jon81uk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Least CBeebies has some substantial new stuff going in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 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. OldFarmerDean, Merry-go-girl, Coaster and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 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... JoshC. and jon81uk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Users Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 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. JoshC., EC!, Tom and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan9 Posted February 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Stole my exact post, my EXACT one. Tom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insider9150 Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 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. SteveJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Wot, no photos?! EC!, Doc, Kerfuffle and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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