September 5, 201114 yr comment_122709 Like sidders said, Thorpe park putting that on Facebook is basically saying "hey look how little work has been done!!"(The only way is up)
September 5, 201114 yr comment_122710 Like sidders said, Thorpe park putting that on Facebook is basically saying "hey look how little work has been done!!"(The only way is up)God, even if it was built now you wouldn't be riding the damn thing for another 5 months anyway.
September 5, 201114 yr comment_122711 Thorpe need to do more groundwork than other parks anyway, otherwise the thing would sink and then what?It'll be open (for 5 minutes) in March as it's meant to... No need for twisted knickers...
September 5, 201114 yr comment_122714 Calm people.... I was joking, any construction doesn't happen just like that, especially as someone put a pond around Thorpe. Doesn't the track go up quicker than anything else?
September 5, 201114 yr comment_122717 Calm people.... I was joking, any construction doesn't happen just like that, especially as someone put a pond around Thorpe. Doesn't the track go up quicker than anything else? RMC (the original owners) flooded the area around Thorpe, creating vast lakes so yes, it will take a while for groundwork - much more so than say, Raptor, or X-Flight, and maybe even Wild Eagle. B&M are well-known for speedy track erection, but I'd imagine they're starting with the station as supports, foundation and basic wooden panelling is in place already.
September 5, 201114 yr comment_122718 I know to you it doesnt look like much has been done but because of the wider lense things cannot be seen as clearly.Just looked in detail at the picture and going back through my memory, the picture was taken around a week ago. you will need to zoom right in to see anything interesting)Is difficult to tell anything has been done as they have concentrated on the part of the site that literally nothing has been done to as of yet.The far left hand side shows the maintenace shed outline (made of wood as a mould for the foundation pouring) and the base of the lift & tower ( the wooden bits with black bits on). If you look by the maintenance shed the square like concrete foundations will be the foundations for the station track.In left part but not the middle (towards the birdge onto the island) its impossible to see the amount of footers they have laid. But honestly they ARE there.The far right hand side doesnt show much of interest as it mainly shows whats left to be done for the other side of the ride. but it does show the back end of the station foundations (sqaure blocks) and the other end of the maintenance shed.
September 5, 201114 yr comment_122723 Thorpe need to do more groundwork than other parks anyway, otherwise the thing would sink and then what?It'll be open (for 5 minutes) in March as it's meant to... No need for twisted knickers...They don't need to do any more groundwork, they needed to allow longer for settlement, but that's all fine as far as I'm aware and it shouldn't have any impact on the schedule.Dave
September 5, 201114 yr comment_122733 Why did RMC flood it? I realise this is off topic but I don't think there's any photos of before, that I have seen.
September 5, 201114 yr comment_122734 It was an abandoned quarry before.They flooded it to give it appeal, a recreational area in the rural-urban fringe.
September 5, 201114 yr comment_122735 If they didn't flood it then it would just be a massive ugly quarry. The lake has characterised Thorpe Park since it opened. Crossing the bridge to get to the park is a good way of introducing the park, and is still quite effective to this day.
September 5, 201114 yr comment_122737 And partly because they couldn't be arsed... It became apparent quickly that to infill the entire lot would have taken years.
September 6, 201114 yr comment_122744 And partly because they couldn't be arsed... It became apparent quickly that to infill the entire lot would have taken years.Thank god for laziness then ey. They indirectly created the best entrance to a theme park in the country that way.
September 6, 201114 yr comment_122827 Moving back towards an "on topic" direction...Attached is a rather handy little screenshot I've saved from a Swarm update on youtube. I think this gives everyone a nice idea towards the state of play onsite, the shot was taken on the 4th.By the looks of things we should begin to see some vertical construction very soon B)Credit to "James Salter" for obtaining the shot.
September 6, 201114 yr comment_122830 This picture was taken today from the Steath exit platform. Strange little building has been put up with a rotating logo on the top! As usual though, just loads of footers and a very obvious and large station base!
September 6, 201114 yr comment_122832 Wow finally some detailed (er) pictures! I like the overhead picture. Mahusive station, chunky b&m eh?Edit, I say overhead, how was this obtained?
September 6, 201114 yr comment_122833 Wow finally some detailed (er) pictures! I like the overhead picture. Mahusive station, chunky b&m eh?Edit, I say overhead, how was this obtained?Some sort of watch camera was on his wrist and the photo was taken quickly as Stealth reaches maximum height, so he says on the video description.....There also seems to be a multitude of videos appearing featuring numerous actors playing the "Les Coogan" role with security in tow, interacting with the GP. I have to say I'm continually impressed with how everythings going at the minute
September 6, 201114 yr comment_122834 That's what I thought because of the small amount of stealth track visible, then I saw the island above swarms island. Thanks for the clarification.
September 6, 201114 yr comment_122836 I think Mark is right!!Thorpe are making a statement with the tank. I think it is important for SWARM to have the limelight but people can't forget so easily about the other main coasters. We wouldn't want people to think these other coasters are so disposable and forgetable.
September 7, 201114 yr comment_122860 Can't fault anything have done with this attraction. In fact, I think everything they've done has not only been a fanboy's wet dream but also making the public more aware that something big is coming to Thorpe next year. Fantastic stuff. Whoever their new Marketing Director is, I want to meet them. ;)Love it all.
September 7, 201114 yr comment_122868 Was looking at the overhead shot, and was wondering what that big rectangular trench is in the foreground?
September 7, 201114 yr comment_122873 A rectangular trench? Do I sense a plane arriving at Thorpe soon?
September 7, 201114 yr comment_122876 Was looking at the overhead shot, and was wondering what that big rectangular trench is in the foreground?I would hazard a guess as to it being one of the SUDS being dug out.
September 7, 201114 yr comment_122877 The theming on this thing is shaping up to be epic!The thing I want most is epic music, too!
September 7, 201114 yr comment_122881 The trench isn't for the plane, it's way too far forward (to the left in that photo). I can't cast any light on what it is for though.
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