Fred Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 For the people who never saw vampire like this, or for people who want to remember it.. Last ever ride leaving.. and its final estop by rides staff, as filmed by Chessington Staff it seems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 Thanks for the link to that Pete, woke up a few memories there. Vampire is still good but back then it really was extra special. I just can't believe its been 7 years already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowe Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Does anyone have a picture of the main gate used for queuing for Vampire before it got moved next to the currently-deceased Fastrack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 Does anyone have a picture of the main gate used for queuing for Vampire before it got moved next to the currently-deceased Fastrack? RoweI think I know what entrance you are on about. (See picture below).Apologies if it is not the entrance you were thinking of.Vampire.I never got to ride the older version of Vampire so I am basing this by videos and pictures.The older style Vampire does look really good but the new Vampire just looks amazing.I think it is better that your legs are free to dangle above the tree tops. (As the older trains did not allow you to do so).Either way I would imagine, Vampire is "Fangtastic"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepie Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 The old Vampire was just awesome. It felt much more of a complete experience. Much darker, more atmosphere and seriously had world class written all over it.The new Vampire is rough, the atmosphere it once had leaks out all over the place and don't even get me started on that queue line....On the up side though, it's a great first coaster for many people and is awesome for anyone who doesn't know any different.Similar could be said about the Bubbleworks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 Does anyone have a picture of the current main entrance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Pathetic nowadays!Erm... Excuse me!Vampire is no where near pathetic at all!Vampire is the most common ride at Chessington & Zoo along with Dragon's Fury.Most people end up visiting Chessington for Vampire!Also, Vampire has a low height restriction for young adventurers to enjoy roller coaster, along with being a great ride!If you think Vampire is pathetic at Chessington, then it is not the ride that is being pathetic! Coaster and RAMESES REVENGE 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian96 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Pathetic nowadays!Hardly pathetic, best ride in the park if you ask me.It has a pretty reasonable theme and above all it doesnt have a "Cattle Pen" type queue which can really get boring when theres long queues! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 I find Vampire quite smooth as it is to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Ok its not pathectic for it could to with a refurbishment so it was as smooth as nemises inferno.It's never going to be as smooth as a B&M. It's designed totally differently and it is a Vekoma/Arrow hybrid... t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian96 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 I dont find it that rough but I do believe that making it B&M smooth,which cant happen,would detract a bit from its character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Vampire is pretty much perfect the way it is in terms of ride experience!Apart from a few minor modifications aesthetically I don't want it to be changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QTpie27 Posted December 5, 2010 Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4471017816_7ecf4f4e10_b.jpg&imgrefurl=http://forum.towerstimes.co.uk/viewtopic.php%3Ff%3D17%26t%3D26433%26start%3D0&usg=__inmCA2hw0qIMwicRDKR7hr_1q4M=&h=768&w=1024&sz=600&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=QMQko6wmmYZQxM:&tbnh=129&tbnw=194&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dvampire%2Bfront%2Bentrance%2Bchessington%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1020%26bih%3D567%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=671&ei=aN37TJmcFcqJhQeLy4HSCw&oei=aN37TJmcFcqJhQeLy4HSCw&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=13&ved=1t:429,r:6,s:0&tx=57&ty=79This may not be the one tht ur looking for but I hav to say the new vampire is the absolute lick! especially on halloween wenn all u can see is fog.I Love Vampire!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricBlll Posted December 5, 2010 Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 I took that photo. "Absolute lick"? What are you trying to say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.man Posted December 24, 2010 Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 I think lick is good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mer Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Aww that video Sad times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 ^LOVE IT!!!Reminds me of when there was a scout group in 07 with Nero milkshakes... Brilliant... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Han30 Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 ^^^^ bet that was messy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 I preferred the atmosphere of the old vampire but I like the new cars better where your feet can dangle, that's just me and you've got to compromise one way or another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepie Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 To be fair to the new trains. The old ones were very cramped for people in my family and quite restrictive. The new trains make it a lot easier to load and you have more freedom. It's those air-gates that do not perfectly align with their relative rows that get on my nerves.And then the amount of time the train spends coming in to the station. Surely there's no need to stop twice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 ^Agreed, but then if the train didn't have to wait in the break run, it comes into the station at quite an impressive speed, and with the GP so keen to stand on the platform/stairs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 ^Agreed, but then if the train didn't have to wait in the break run, it comes into the station at quite an impressive speed, and with the GP so keen to stand on the platform/stairs...Natural selection surely? If you're stupid enough to run into the front of a fast moving train then you deserve to die.. Mer, Phill Pritchard and alexander 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 ^ Haha true, but sadly Chessington and I'm sure H&S don't see it that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 I think James has a very fair point - the amount of the fricking time people run down the stairs either onto the platform, into the path of an oncoming train or across the track. Fortunately they've got the set apart exits now but it's not easy at all.The trains would be a lot faster if it didn't stop twice but think of the massive stress that would be put onto both the brake fins and the brake plates themselves. Massive problems would eminate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomglazed Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 I think James has a very fair point - the amount of the fricking time people run down the stairs either onto the platform, into the path of an oncoming train or across the track. Fortunately they've got the set apart exits now but it's not easy at all.The trains would be a lot faster if it didn't stop twice but think of the massive stress that would be put onto both the brake fins and the brake plates themselves. Massive problems would eminate!Fair point but what about the wear and tear on the mechanism for operating the brakes by stopping the train twice? It could work both ways unfortunately. I know it will make very little difference but I guess it's just another way of looking at it.Maybe just using the brakes once to do the main job of slowing it down to a stop then releasing to let the train move into into position and then stopping the train for loading/unloading? Not sure how easy it would be though, don't know if you would need sensors moved or if it's just a PLC update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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