Garry Williams Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 I am glad I am not the only one who does not notice the roughness of Colossus!Colossus has to be my favourite ride at Thorpe Park easily!I don't think the cobra rolls are uncreative at all! They are amazing! I agree. I put the word "uncreative" in brackets because I actually do find them enjoyable, whereas a lot of people don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 The Colossus pit has had some work! The fountains now work again! and the water is clear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mer Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Colossus' entrance looks much fresher now as its had a spruce up, as seen on Thorpe Nerd Live http://live.thorpenerd.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Tk you for that link James ^_^Colossus' entrance sure is looking very new and refreshed! ;)I also love the poster advertising Chessington World of Adventure s obviously! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_c Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 So I'm guessing that track re-paint everyone was talking about did'nt happen.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mer Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 I took these pics today...Fountain:Sign: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todge Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Has anyone got a picture of the sign before they refurbished it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Has anyone got a picture of the sign before they refurbished it? http://farm1.static.flickr.com/3/2413821_b91816ce95.jpgThere is one of it before but it was more faded.Basically, if you remember it from before - it is a big difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Old:New: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 oooo shiny. Me likey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todge Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Thanks, it is a real difference. Looks much much better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mer Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 The picture I posted is actually a different sign, so it's two that got re-done ^_^It's the one by the final turn, opposite Rush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 All 3 Colossus Signs have been redone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyT Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 The signs do look good freshly painted. I've always loved Colossus' entrance, glad to see it's looking like it did 8 years ago now, can't believe where all that time has gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Also VERY nice to see a painted queue line and even better to find the walls leading into the station clear of the scratching and etching. Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpeparkjunkie Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Colossus is the best coaster at THORPE PARK IMO.I simply love it! Although it needs a re-paint - BADLY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 ^ I agree :DFor some reason, I really do love Colossus. Especially in the front! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Agreed. Colossus is my favourite ride there too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted May 6, 2010 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 You've been on Saw right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrow Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 Had a great ride on Colossus today in the 2nd car was really smooth I wouldnt ride at the back though, I smashed my hand into a bush on the last in line twist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Kid Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 I don't get why people won't ride at the back. Its smoother than the middle of the train where you get shuffles. At the very front or near back, you miss the major shuffle. You get much smoother rides in rows, 1, 3, 11, 13 (front of cars). Avoiding wheel/back of car seats. For all Intamins with snappy transitions, move your head in the direction the track moves and put your arms up and you can limit headbanging/neck chopping you may get. Thats my tip anyway, that seems to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrow Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 I don't get why people won't ride at the back. Its smoother than the middle of the train where you get shuffles. At the very front or near back, you miss the major shuffle. You get much smoother rides in rows, 1, 3, 11, 13 (front of cars). Avoiding wheel/back of car seats. For all Intamins with snappy transitions, move your head in the direction the track moves and put your arms up and you can limit headbanging/neck chopping you may get. Thats my tip anyway, that seems to work.I just never bother to ride the back not because its rough but for some reason I always get the front and like it there so I just always queue for it as I know I get a good ride, I never had a very roguh ride on Colossus. I always ride with my hands up but my right hand got caught by a bush on the last inline twist and it was cut other than that I like this ride never had a problem with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteknuckle Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 I only queue for the front if there are only a few people in front of me. I have to admit, I prefer the back on Colossus, but I don't find it rough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyT Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Just have to say that I'm loving Colossus this year, had a brilliant ride on it yesterday, the new wheels make the ride a lot quieter, and it now seriously flies around the track, which you can really notice going through those heartlines- I felt like a bullet going through a rifle!Although the station music and announcements were not working (instead- the Heide Park version of the soundtrack was being played) it's great to see that the Medusa water feature is still working, it looked brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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