Dan9 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Theme Park bloke said: Don't forget each train has a new set of wheels for every season, and at the beginning of the seasons, the ride is still rough!Source? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theme Park bloke Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 No source.Brand new beige wheels are seen on Colossus at the start of every season - you cannot fail to miss that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan9 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Sorry, I don't go to Colossus and automatically check to see if it's wheels are new colours.And that doesn't mean it gets new wheels every season, they could have simply been cleaned or painted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Another fun fact:- Colossus has winter and summer wheels.OH MY GOD Gggggggg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Theme Park bloke said: and the texture is perfect.How could you notice a change in texture? I'm no expert but the staff wouldn't let just anyone waltz up to Colossus and have a good old touchy feely on it wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 I use to always bump my head but I turn my head on the way of the inversions and now I never bump my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Theme Park bloke said: No source.Brand new beige wheels are seen on Colossus at the start of every season - you cannot fail to miss that!Infact you are wrong. Todays fun fact: Some of the wheels on the Colossus trains are infact the ORIGINAL ones it had back in 2002! Gggggggg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 As long as you know that Marc is very pally with the Thorpe Park engineers.. we're more likely to believe him then you with your "secret" contacts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 Was something we learnt on behind the loops. Why would you replace an expensive wheel when it dont need it? When your car needs new tyres, do you buy a whole new wheel? No Didnt think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 Theme Park Bloke, the cobra roll you found is on Alpengeist in Busch Gardens Europe, Williamsburg, Virginia, USA. I have been on it once but I can't remember the roll specifically well; I know it was more forceful and (imo) better than Colossus' because it didn't hurt me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 Ooo yes, 'tis a very smooth transition throughout the entire ride. Alas, Colossus is not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 I like Colossus. I like how the area is shaped around Colossus and dislike how the flat rides in LC are generic and aren't really themed as great as Colossus.Colossus is great the front and back but in-between is quite rough, so many times ive bumped my head. And what never used to annoy me but does now, is the lack of foot space OMG > don't get me started.I got foot cramped and couldnt even move my foot, so I was in great pain (coz I'm flat footed, its even worse) and could do nothing about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkaddict Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Marc said: Was something we learnt on behind the loops. Why would you replace an expensive wheel when it dont need it? When your car needs new tyres, do you buy a whole new wheel? No Didnt think so.Ooh - what happened in 'behind the loops', I don't remember it being said on the forums (and I know you're probably not allowed to say too much), but a general idea? I'd love to hear what it was like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 We had a tour of Colossus maintenance shed, walked up infernos lift hill then went to stealth, we saw the control room, the launch track, then went to the bunker room where it is just amazing how much is in there to make that thing work. Then we went to glasshouse for a bit to eat and talk with some management! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 What did u ask the management? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theme Park bloke Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Click here for the Stealth construction mini-site "how does it work pictures" section at Thorpe Park.com = still on their website! These are some of Stealth's finest pictures. Tommy said: Theme Park Bloke, the cobra roll you found is on Alpengeist in Busch Gardens Europe, Williamsburg, Virginia, USA. I have been on it once but I can't remember the roll specifically well; I know it was more forceful and (imo) better than Colossus' because it didn't hurt me Well, we all know how smooth B&M inverters are. Mr. Hicks said: Ooo yes, 'tis a very smooth transition throughout the entire ride. Alas, Colossus is not. It was once. Will said: OMG > don't get me started.Kleenex?I know what you mean though, it's bunny hop is well designed. At the hop's peak, you are level with the window in the shop, so it makes everyone look twice ahead, thinking they're gonna end up in the shop! On my very first ride I ducked because I thought I was gonna hit my head on the underneath of the shop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeis Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 I think the best headchooper effect on Colossus is a support just before you go into the barrel rolls. Anyone else know what I'm on about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteknuckle Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 You mean the one right on that sharp bend, after the 2'nd corkscrew? Yep, It gets me every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theme Park bloke Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 Is that the section just after the camera, as you do the slow 180 degree turn before the inline twists?I had the strangest dream about Colossus recently. I dreampt a recreation of it was done on a steep cliff near the sea. It was so odd because the train would leave the station and not actually hit rollercoaster track until the bottom of the lift hill. Then instead of turning left at the top for the descent, it would turn right. You went through the loop as normal, and the bunny hop towards the cobra roll was so big and long, it dived down to about 50 metres above sea level - however it seemed to slow down here and not really go through a cobra roll. Yes, it eventually turned round and powered back up to the land, but it did not go into corkscrews. This was the most oddest part, where it slowed right down and all of a sudden it changed from an Intamin coaster to a B&M inverter! It then continued some odd route, slowing down at points, there was no inline twists either, but there was one section where it powered up so fast for a Stealth-type top hat B&M inverter syle! I can't remember how it ended. Fires of Fury 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 I can't wait to ride Colossus - The Power of 10!I love it! 10/10 Don't care that it is a bit rough, it is great. Love the theme music and dispatch aswell Fires of Fury 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokesyboy Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 I absolutly love the ride but god does it make a noise when it comes off the lift track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Stokesyboy said: I absolutly love the ride but god does it make a noise when it comes off the lift track I love that noise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokesyboy Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Lol when we were on it we were like ... this doesnt sound right But I suppose it aint that bad if its supposed to sound like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam P Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Stokesyboy said: I absolutly love the ride but god does it make a noise when it comes off the lift track Best sound in the park when Colossus comes off the lift track. It's a great ride too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Hello , I'm a new kid, really sorry if I break any rules unintentionally.A few weeks ago, when I went to Thorpe, I rode Colossus and was surprised at how smooth it was compared to previous seasons , it really seemed to have improved , to be honest I was dreading the ride when I was instructed to go to one of the end cars but was left beaming at the end when I found I could ride my favourite ride again and enjoy it anywhere on the train!Once again sorry if any mistakes have been made. Fires of Fury 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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