RideAddict Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 We haven't seen any pictures of any part of the queueline and station since this news was announced - for all we know it could be being changed as we speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 TPM FB... That wasn't the winning slogan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 A billboard with a hole in it. Because hell is everybody's idea of fun! Why they think this will bring in more visitors this year I have no idea. It may offer a momentary feeling of danger, but will make very little impact to the overall ride experience. It isn't really that interesting to look at, it's just "piece of devasted theming no.7". At least they have done something, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted March 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Yeah, Thorpe have been updating their Twitter account with pictures of Swarm whilst filming the TV ad. Unsurprisingly, they've been a tease and not shown the backwards rows in any pictures... Also, I wonder if the billboard will have a different slogan / design on the other side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Yeah, as you fly backwards through it, it will read: "Don't turn around!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 It looks like the back rows in the train going around at the moment are still facing forwards to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 It looks like the back rows in the train going around at the moment are still facing forwards to me It LOOKS that way but I didn't want to say that as it's not 100% definite from that pic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan9 Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 It LOOKS that way but I didn't want to say that as it's not 100% definite from that pic... It looks 100% to me, you can see the restraint around the dummy on the far right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Seeing as my 100% accuracy this year at claims has been less than so, you can forgive me for being cautious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 or that may not be the modified train....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted March 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 But aren't BOTH of the trains meant to be modified? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 or that may not be the modified train....? Thorpe surely couldn't be THAT stupid to change only one train...... Could they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Thorpe surely couldn't be THAT stupid to change only one train...... Could they? You never know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Or maybe they just havent done this one yet.. Would explain the limited tickets available on AP day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Thorpe surely couldn't be THAT stupid to change only one train...... Could they? Surely it would be better to leave the trains alone, just re-attach them to the track as normal and re-test. Honestly, they're a bunch of butterfingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 That concerns me if they haven't got it sorted yet, can it really be done in under two weeks? (Main season) If not then we would either see one train operation or a very complicated queueing system - either or which would be awful but not something that I would put past thorpe! On a bright note though, I am liking the look of that Billboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 I think it's safe to say we will see 1 train operation for the first week or so, as much as we hate it! I believe it will be two train operation (one with one without backwards seats) APD though. We will have to wait and see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 1 train operation on opening weekend? Coaster and MattyMoo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Certainly looks that way, unless they keep the train with all forwards rows on until the Monday after opening. Depends how long it takes for the modification. I'm sure they won't want to faff around too much.. I think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mer Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 I'm confused. Why are both trains not ready with backwards facing seats? Leaving it a bit late aren't they! Coaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Still over a week til open day, almost 2 weeks till open weekend (when it will really be needed) No need to worry yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.S217 Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 I think that effect when on the backrow you come swooping over the zero g roll then you just have enough time to read the billboard before being flung into the Inclined loop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Just going back into the slogans... The slogan on that billboard is worse than the winning slogan and the winning slogan wasn't that good Honestly thorpe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Just going back into the slogans... The slogan on that billboard is worse than the winning slogan and the winning slogan wasn't that good Honestly thorpe... The winning slogan is probably on the other side of the billboard though, they wouldn't tell someone their slogan won and then not use it. (But then, this is Thorpe park we are talking about...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 The winning slogan is probably on the other side of the billboard though, they wouldn't tell someone their slogan won and then not use it. (But then, this is Thorpe park we are talking about...) If you read the terms and conditions of the competition it says that the winning slogan may not be used on the billboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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