Posted August 2, 200916 yr comment_65308 What do people think on Alton Towers' Powered rollercoaster in Katanga Canyon, Runaway Mine Train! I've noticed that this ride has been getting increasingly popular recently, on my last 2 visits the queue has been out the entrance! It's definitely a winner against other Powered UK coasters, Runaway Train, Flying Fish and Buffalo Coaster are all pretty pathetic in comparison, and this ride is great for young children and thrillseekers alike!Also, I adore the theming! 8.5/10
August 2, 200916 yr comment_65316 I love it's length especially. It is a very long lasting ride on one cycle - one lap seems to be very long on it's own!A great ride when looking at every aspect - theming, design, music, location etc. 9/10.
August 2, 200916 yr comment_65325 Believe it or not. After Nemesis being my favourite. The Runaway Mine Train is my second!I love this ride for its music, length and how it is really for all target groups.QueueOn my last visit to Alton Towers (ages ago), the queue extensions were not open. (or the time before in fact).Do they just not bother to open these and let the queue come out of the entrance or is their a reason?
August 3, 200916 yr comment_65353 its brilliant but that bell gets so F***ING annoying lol, when I was on it theres was this worker that had a growing disability but he was so awesome lol, gave hi 5's to ppl on train as it came through station and also there was a little boy crying and he let him go on again on the front car to cheer him up
August 3, 200916 yr comment_65388 One of the more "cheerfull" rides at the park. Probably my favorite powered coaster in the UK.I think I know the guy you mean Calum, he must have been the guy on the platform last time I went, because we were high fiving aswell
August 5, 200916 yr Author comment_65581 QueueOn my last visit to Alton Towers (ages ago), the queue extensions were not open. (or the time before in fact).Do they just not bother to open these and let the queue come out of the entrance or is their a reason? RMT ride operatives make the decision as to whether or not to open the extension queue line at the start of the day, based on how busy the park is expected to be. On peak days the extension will be open, I recall on my last visit the extension was open and the queue was still going backpast Congo River Rapids and down towards Mutiny Bay.
August 13, 200916 yr comment_66162 The Mine Train is sheer class, easily one of Alton Tower's best rides. It has a fun factor that the other powered rides in the country don't have and I really really love the way that as you go through the Rapids tunnel everyone waves at each other.The ride ops are also in my opinion the best team in the whole of the Merlin group. Always happy, always interactive and they always make it a pleasure to go on their ride.
August 13, 200916 yr comment_66163 I agree with 100% of everything you just said .Also has some pretty fantastic theming. Although, after the crash it definatley isn't running away as fast as it used to
July 24, 201312 yr comment_164024 So this was down all day... This photo might show why... *TTF It's gonna be one of THOSE years isn't it?
July 24, 201312 yr comment_164033 Apparently it's separated because that's how maintenance are able to take it back into the station, so TTF and TS have said.
July 24, 201312 yr comment_164047 Apparently it's separated because that's how maintenance are able to take it back into the station, so TTF and TS have said. That doesnt make any sense to me to be honest. It seems like Alton Towers are having a bad time this year...
July 25, 201312 yr comment_164060 They need to crane the front part of the mine train off to the workshop to work on it - they don't need the entire train, hence it being seperated. Katanga pathway is currently closed until they're able to complete this. It's just maintenance, however yeah a few of their rides happen to be having issues at the same time or close to one another this year!
July 25, 201312 yr comment_164070 Its currently open.. That was quick then, as far as I knew it was still stuck half way around in two pieces this morning...
July 25, 201312 yr comment_164071 http://www.ridetimes.co.uk/ is actually wonderful for keeping track of open/closed rides...
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