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Date: 01:55 Jun 6, 2013
RE: Thunderstruck >>> Tide Traveller


It would be such a shame considering the effort gone into the refurb.

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Date: 02:32 Jun 6, 2013

All depends on what exactly is wrong. Might be cheaper to fix it properly than replace it.

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Date: 03:09 Jun 6, 2013

If the issue is to do with the transformation of the ride, then they may have to scrap it. But otherwise, I'm sure they'll get it sorted.

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Date: 03:20 Jun 6, 2013

Maybe they can sell it...
Those cars are still usable to they could sell them on, or use them on a replacement.

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I doubt there's really any others of these about to get replacements / sell on to... It would be SUCH a shame to lose it after all the work :/

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Date: 08:25 Jun 6, 2013

Could they still use the cars for something else?

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Date: 16:38 Jun 6, 2013

^ Like what? The only thing i could think of would be on the carousel like at Thorpe Park.

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Date: 20:27 Jun 6, 2013

I dunno, might fit another ride?
Put them around the park as seats? (or decoration)
Stick wheels on them and a handle and people can use them as a push chair?


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Date: 00:49 Jun 7, 2013

Wait, so from you suggesting that people consumate their marriage on Hob's Pit to you suggesting Tide Travellers cars be used as a pushchair, where do you get your ideas from?

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I think it would make a nice novelty feature. Push your young kids around or baby in a ride cart.
They're probably a bit too heavy.
Or use it as a planter, I've done that with old boats.

Got to think outside the box as they say, make something out of nothing, worth coming up with a crazy unique idea than to dump it.
Be creative.

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Date: 02:17 Jun 17, 2013

Has this been operating at all ?

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Date: 07:18 Jun 17, 2013

Bubbles wrote:

I think it would make a nice novelty feature. Push your young kids around or baby in a ride cart.
They're probably a bit too heavy.
Or use it as a planter, I've done that with old boats.

Got to think outside the box as they say, make something out of nothing, worth coming up with a crazy unique idea than to dump it.
Be creative.


 yeh, if it is going to be dumped then then using them as a planter could be nice with carts placed at different areas of the park

 

 

 

 



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Date: 17:29 Jun 17, 2013

Sounds like it's going to be fixed, probes needed a new part or something (like Wipeout and the train this year)
With profits up it good to see them getting onto the issue sooner than later, and not bodge it for the season as the park use to do.
As their aren't many Trill rides it's a real downer if something like this isn't operating.

I'm kinda surprised they having moved Fireball next to it, seems like the logical place to put that.

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Date: 02:23 Jun 20, 2013

So what's actually up with it then?

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Date: 12:59 Jun 20, 2013

its never been right since we had it and even worse since it was moved

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Date: 04:00 Jun 21, 2013

coolskin wrote:

its never been right since we had it and even worse since it was moved


 mayeb that's the reason it was given to PWH - possibly it was known to be in poor shape



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Date: 12:59 Jun 21, 2013

no comment !

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Jolly Talkative

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Date: 16:27 Jun 22, 2013

I don't think it's in poor shape.. But it's an old ride, Like old cars they need constant maintenance. Which, I highly doubt PWH have done in the last few years...

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Date: 22:08 Jun 22, 2013

Is this ride in action anyone know?

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Date: 00:35 Jun 23, 2013

According to FB it was due to be up and running this afternoon :?

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Date: 17:12 Jun 23, 2013

It's not open today "Ride Update - 23rd June: If you're visiting us today - We hope you have a fantastic time with us! Wipeout and HoBs PiT are due to open from Midday whilst Tide Traveller and The Big Train are a little poorly and won't be operational today. :)"

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Date: 21:57 Jun 23, 2013

I thought the train was up and running the other day?
Serious problems at the park.. two ride causing trouble, another two closed all morning.... things not going very well.

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Date: 02:24 Jun 24, 2013

Hobs and Wipeout not being open at 10am is insane....

Big Train still waiting on a part isn't it ??

As for TTT I think its on its way out... I do think I made a prediction that it would barely go in 2013..

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Date: 04:23 Jun 24, 2013

Big train was working yesterday, apparently.

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Date: 04:27 Jun 24, 2013

Yes, on the park ride facebook status it said it was back. Hopefully it's not gone wrong again :(

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Date: 03:25 Jun 30, 2013

We've ordered a new part that's on it's way...hopefully that will sort the thing. More info as when guys. :)

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Date: 00:39 Jul 1, 2013

Yes a few bits of laying around today revealing the old blue and yellow colours !!!

This poor old ride...

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Date: 00:40 Jul 1, 2013

Let's hope this part does the trick. It's a shame that it's been out of action for so long!

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Date: 12:58 Jul 10, 2013

Is this back in operation ?

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Date: 02:50 Jul 14, 2013

Maintenance had some of the fence pannels removed and a forklift and maintenance truck were working on something yesterday.

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