tactic Posted June 30, 2023 Report Share Posted June 30, 2023 Inferno is back up and running today according to the app. Seems like a snapped lift cable was most likely the issue with the ride. ImLucifer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted June 30, 2023 Report Share Posted June 30, 2023 Perfect timing with them coming up to a busy period, the park has sold out today too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted June 30, 2023 Report Share Posted June 30, 2023 2 hours ago, tactic said: Inferno is back up and running today according to the app. Seems like a snapped lift cable was most likely the issue with the ride. But the influencers said it'd be closed all season because the track was cracked! Does this mean they fibbed to get Internet clout? Wild speculation really does go unchecked these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted July 1, 2023 Report Share Posted July 1, 2023 On 6/30/2023 at 2:10 PM, Benin said: But the influencers said it'd be closed all season because the track was cracked! Does this mean they fibbed to get Internet clout? Wild speculation really does go unchecked these days. I reckon they were just psychics who got confused between Nemesis Inferno's track and Fury 325's supports. coasterverse and ImLucifer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ML27 Posted July 2, 2023 Report Share Posted July 2, 2023 I rode Inferno today, which was great considering that it’s still the 2023 season 😂 Three supports have had work done to them or at least had NDT work done. It’s clear at the top of the supports are painted white. It’s visible from the exit, opposite the shop by the netting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted July 3, 2023 Report Share Posted July 3, 2023 On 6/30/2023 at 2:10 PM, Benin said: But the influencers said it'd be closed all season because the track was cracked! Does this mean they fibbed to get Internet clout? Wild speculation really does go unchecked these days. It's common knowledge that B&M's just close for a month unexpectedly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted August 13, 2023 Report Share Posted August 13, 2023 Just wanted to say something really positive about Nemesis Inferno. it's lack of dead spots. I was just thinking about rides of similar sizes like Talon, Flight Deck, the Batman clones and Great Bear and they all have really boring bits in them where the train is just repositioning. Inferno doesn't have that. Even the upper turn after the last inversion, it has some nice power to it. All hail our volcano themed queen. JoshC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted August 13, 2023 Report Share Posted August 13, 2023 I think for all the (fair) things said about the UK coaster industry, we never truly appreciate just how spoilt we are with B&M inverts. Sure, we only have 2, but one is an absolute creme de la creme of coasters, and the other is - as you say, Mark - perhaps the best of its scale in comparison to similar rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatum-Riley Posted August 13, 2023 Report Share Posted August 13, 2023 I agree that Inferno really does feel quite relentless and I often come into the break run completely disorientated. I don’t remember it always being as intense but it’s aged so well. (I do actually prefer it to the OG Nemesis) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt N Posted August 13, 2023 Report Share Posted August 13, 2023 I think Inferno is a really decent coaster, personally; it’s definitely grown on me over time, and often, I think I’m one of the ones who actually prefers it to the original Nemesis these days! (Although it is admittedly pretty close, and can change if I reride either) For me, it’s intense without being excessively so, and it packs a nice sense of speed and has some good inversions. It’s also pretty smooth, too! If pushed, I’d possibly say that it was my favourite of Thorpe’s coasters, although I’d say that it vies for that position with Stealth. I can never quite decide which one I prefer; I’ll have to make a decision when I go back to the park in September! My favourite in the past was always Swarm, and indeed, it actually spent a 2-year stint as my number 1 coaster before I rode Mako, but I’m increasingly going off that one a bit; I still enjoy it, but I’m increasingly not a fan of the vest restraints, and I’ve also found it to be getting a bit bouncy on the outer seats in particular as of late. As for Inferno, though; it’s not a top 10 or 10/10 tier coaster for me, as inverted coasters aren’t necessarily a ride style I rate at that obscenely high level these days, but it’s definitely a top 20 coaster for me, and a solid 8/10 or 9/10. I really enjoy it; of the 5 B&M inverts I’ve ridden, I’d probably say it’s my 2nd favourite behind Montu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inferno Posted August 13, 2023 Report Share Posted August 13, 2023 I agree with this - Inferno is fab. I don’t know if it is, but it seems to get better as time goes on as well. Really forceful for such a small ride, and you’re right, no dead spots. I still love the little pre-lift section as well. A great start to the ride. The theming is a little tired after all these years, but honestly it’s aged pretty well. I know this is flogging a dead horse now but I still say “bring back the Bose bass cannons”, or at least the booming base that the station used to have all those years ago. I think Inferno has got to be my favourite ride at Thorpe, especially at Fright Nights. I hope they get the red lighting and mist in the tunnel this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted August 13, 2023 Report Share Posted August 13, 2023 I don’t think we’ll ever see the return of the bass cannons unfortunately - I saw somewhere the reason for this was due to the sound traveling to the local area Do agree though would be nice if they turned the volume up in the station and the original dispatch audio made a return Inferno 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattgwise Posted August 13, 2023 Report Share Posted August 13, 2023 2 hours ago, Cal said: I don’t think we’ll ever see the return of the bass cannons unfortunately - I saw somewhere the reason for this was due to the sound traveling to the local area Do agree though would be nice if they turned the volume up in the station and the original dispatch audio made a return The original dispatch audio has returned over the last few weeks, along with the brace yourself announcement. Then in the queue and area everything has reverted to the Jungle Imascore once again with announcements about the ride seemingly just playing on the stairs. Strange change TBH. It's the opposite to my preference, I liked the newer dispatch audio and old Inferno theme playing in the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inferno Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 Give it five minutes and the audio will be mixed around again no doubt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattgwise Posted August 21, 2023 Report Share Posted August 21, 2023 Noticed this mark on the Nemesis Inferno support recently. Just imagine this was a tester for a paint change to Infernos supports. What would people make of fully green supports? Would remind me of Millennium Coaster at Fantasy Island. ImLucifer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tactic Posted August 21, 2023 Report Share Posted August 21, 2023 Could be a test for new colours, or just marking that support, but either way it is interesting why they are doing something there. Maybe it is related to the downtime there was for inferno a month of so ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted August 21, 2023 Report Share Posted August 21, 2023 Looks suspiciously like the same colour of green line marking/spray paint we have at work to be honest. Good spot mind you, whatever the outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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