Wednesday at 08:42 PM2 days comment_333459 Hmm, as last Saturday was to be the better weather for a while, I popped to TP.sadly Stealth was late opening and then went faulty again.After noon she was running, for a short while, before requiring more attention. All seemed good as it was running for quite a good session, queues for all rides were at least an hour and a half due to park attendance being just short of capacity, then about 4.15p.m., we came over the brake hill, I thought I was a tad too fast, and we came to a halt on the bottom straight. With some strange noises when trying to get the drive wheels to pick it up, and failing, they had to close the ride, emptying the queue line and platform.they then had to conduct a "manual evacuation". Health and safety requirements meant that trained management had to do that, and it involves full procedures as if we were suspended on top of a high structure, using harnesses and cables. One person at a time. The whole thing took up to another hour and a half for some.The weather was not warm, nor sunny, and we were also treated to a steady shower, which meant that some people were shivering with cold, all the time with restraints on, though those who needed them were supplied with thermal foil blankets.the "rescuing" staff had to use the electric power pack to release each four seat section, to then secure and assist off the emergency platform, each rider, one at a time, using cables and harnesses.A very difficult task for the staff, and one which they all carried out professionally, but not one I want to repeat.
23 hours ago23 hr comment_333473 Not a fan of the new camera on Stealth. It no longer flashes when taking the photos but has a bright flood light on which lights up the whole station for the duration of the launch (and a bit before and after) which is a shame
14 hours ago14 hr comment_333480 8 hours ago, Cal said:Not a fan of the new camera on Stealth. It no longer flashes when taking the photos but has a bright flood light on which lights up the whole station for the duration of the launch (and a bit before and after) which is a shameAnd it's "uncomfortable" for loading staff, glaring.
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