Runaway Mine Train Closed until 2007 |
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 Sep 7 2006, 1:43 PM
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 Editor in Chief  Group: Admin Posts: 6,012 Joined: 12-January 03 From: Wrexham, UK Member No.: 12  |
Taken from the ATA homepage:
Runaway Mine Train Closed until 2007 Reported on Thursday 7th September Contradicting earlier reports, it has been announced that the RMT will stay closed until next year. The ride, which closed following an accident in mid-July, was given the all-clear the following month by the Health and Safety Executive. However, the damage done to the track and the trains in the crash will take too long to repair satisfactorily for the ride to reopen before the end of this year's open season. The Park's Head of Technical Services, Terry Dunn, said: "Obviously, health and safety is our most important consideration, and there is still a lot of work to be done to the track following the unfortunate incident earlier this year. "In addition, we have sent the carriages back to the manufacturer in Germany for a complete refurbishment, which is a time consuming process. We don't want to rush anything, so have decided to delay the re-opening until next season." --------------------  Not in cruelty, not in wrath, the REAPER came today; an ANGEL visited this grey path, and took the cube away. |
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Sep 7 2006, 1:44 PM
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Damn
 At least it'll be top notch when it's back in service. -------------------- Prepare for AIR
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Sep 7 2006, 2:30 PM
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Shame, i was looking forward to going on again this season. Oh well, its good to see that its not being rushed and that its all being 100% checked. Nice shinny new Runnaway mine train will be good.
--------------------  Rita: The Ultimate Ride for people who cant go on Stealth |
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Sep 7 2006, 3:03 PM
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 10100110 Group: Technical Posts: 1,304 Joined: 1-September 03 From: Hampshire Member No.: 330 |
Just goes to show that Towers Times once again jumped the gun with their 'exclusive news'
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Sep 7 2006, 3:04 PM
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 Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 26-June 06 From: Liverpool Member No.: 1,725 |
I was hoping to ride it when i go on 23rd October but at least they now dont have to rush to fix it now, it will be good if its a brand spanking new train, but im not bothered because i liked the other one.
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Sep 7 2006, 5:59 PM
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 Group: Members Posts: 288 Joined: 14-January 05 From: South Yorkshire Member No.: 711 |
It gives us something to look forward to next year as there will be no new rides.
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Sep 7 2006, 6:35 PM
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 Site Photographer Group: Team Members Posts: 4,385 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Clay Cross, Derbyshire Member No.: 94 |
Ah well, better it open next year in better condition than rushing to fix it by the end of this season.
-------------------- Tom Bannister
ATA Site Photographer  I reject your reality and substitute my own! |
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Sep 7 2006, 10:02 PM
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Editor in Chief Group: Admin Posts: 6,012 Joined: 12-January 03 From: Wrexham, UK Member No.: 12 |
QUOTE (Bits and Bytes @ Sep 7 2006, 04:03 PM)  Just goes to show that Towers Times once again jumped the gun with their 'exclusive news' To be fair, it seems that plans were set for the ride to reopen before the end of the season, and TT just reported that, which is fair enough. The park change their minds constantly so you're always in danger of posting one thing one day and then then some contradicting it the next. It's either that or never to post the news until the day it reopens, so... 
-------------------- Not in cruelty, not in wrath, the REAPER came today; an ANGEL visited this grey path, and took the cube away. |
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Sep 12 2006, 6:56 PM
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I certainly missed it when I went to alton towers last week, even though it was a very small ride, i really enjoyed riding it and it was a lot of fun.
I remember the first time I went on it, it went a lot faster than I was expecting. |
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Sep 13 2006, 9:23 PM
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I bet AT get so desperate to reverse the current trend of less park visitors each year that they actually have the nerve to promote RMT as 'new' ride for 2007!
 It will even say so on the map. 
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Sep 13 2006, 11:38 PM
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  Group: ATA Supporters Posts: 1,937 Joined: 31-July 05 Member No.: 1,120 |
QUOTE (Rollercoaster Tycoon @ Sep 13 2006, 10:23 PM) I bet AT get so desperate to reverse the current trend of less park visitors each year that they actually have the nerve to promote RMT as 'new' ride for 2007! It will even say so on the map. I wouldn't actually object to them saying something like 'Runaway Mine Train Is Back for 2007 - better than ever' - if perhaps they add a small effect or something to the ride, I think this would be a very legitimate and good way to promote a ride that is actually loved by masses of people. I think it would be good to promote some of the 'lesser' rides, such as RMT, Ripsaw etc. One of the rides at AT that is closest to peoples hearts, for sure. -------------------- |
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Apr 6 2007, 11:28 AM
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 Group: ATA Supporters Posts: 3,948 Joined: 12-January 03 From: Chester/Leek Member No.: 21 |
Cool, on ATA main page it says RMT is back open! But I am confused about it being 'significantly shortened.' Has track been taken out? It must not have been anywhere noticeable as never noticed it shortened anywhere. And why have they shortened it?
EDIT: Ok stupid me, It's the TRAIN that has been shortened. I had to go to *shudder* Towerstimes to realise it was the train. I read ATA's news wrong, although Towers Times made it more clear when explaining about only 8 carriages being used. This post has been edited by PaulMorgster: Apr 6 2007, 11:39 AM -------------------- Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pron surfed, weak and weary,
Over many a strange and spurios pronsite of 'hot XXX galore', While I clicked my fav'rite bookmark, suddenly there came a warning, And my heart was filled with mourning, mourning for my dear amour. "Tis not possible!", I muttered, "give me back my free hardcore!" Quoth the Server, 404 |
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Apr 6 2007, 1:52 PM
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Very happy its reopened!
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Apr 6 2007, 4:33 PM
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Excellent. Question - if its shorter, does that make it faster?
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Apr 6 2007, 5:12 PM
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Group: ATA Supporters Posts: 3,948 Joined: 12-January 03 From: Chester/Leek Member No.: 21 |
Lol not this again. Some people say yes, some say no. I assumed it would go slightly slower as there is less weight, but it is generally a powered coaster, not really a 'coaster' as some would say
When it was a bit shorter some time ago, maybe early last year...? people said it was faster, but I thought it was just the same and just in people's mid it was faster because it's shorter. Anyway, the only real question that really matters is, are queues longer? Answer, most likely yes. -------------------- Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pron surfed, weak and weary,
Over many a strange and spurios pronsite of 'hot XXX galore', While I clicked my fav'rite bookmark, suddenly there came a warning, And my heart was filled with mourning, mourning for my dear amour. "Tis not possible!", I muttered, "give me back my free hardcore!" Quoth the Server, 404 |
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Apr 6 2007, 5:18 PM
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 Group: Members Posts: 2,852 Joined: 22-November 03 From: Manchester Member No.: 375 |
Apparently the train will return to normal length soon enough, the park are just awaiting the refurbished cars back from Mack.
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Apr 6 2007, 8:50 PM
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 Şetta Er Allt Öğruvísi Group: Team Members Posts: 4,444 Joined: 13-January 03 From: Escafeld Member No.: 65 |
If it were a rollercoaster, it'd be slower. As it's powered it'll be faster.
Less weight, but the same power from the track... -------------------- RPG was a member here during the decade of 2000 while 2009. May his wonderful 'poasts' live on to inspire future generations.
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Apr 6 2007, 9:09 PM
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 Group: Members Posts: 1,115 Joined: 7-January 06 From: Ramsbottom, Bury Member No.: 1,332 |
dammit, they couldn't have opened it on the 4th to make my birthday super special! grr, glad it's back though.
-------------------- 'What's that, you want to kill everyone and make a pretty picture out of their body parts? Come with me, take these tablets. Let's play a game of cluedo.' 1st yr MH nurse, UOM.
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Apr 6 2007, 9:10 PM
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Site Photographer Group: Team Members Posts: 4,385 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Clay Cross, Derbyshire Member No.: 94 |
Afetr riding the RMT today I can say it's great for it to be back, as mentioned in the news post the train has been refurbished by Mack and is missing a few cars that are due to be added when they arrive back from Mack. The ride certainly feels slower than before with the corners being less forcefull but after not riding for 8 months I have nothing to compare it with recently.
The ride did close mid afternoon again to fix a slight problem with the train, but re-opened again later in the afternoon and they were letting most people have 3 laps and staff wereencouraging people to make noise as the train passed through the station. -------------------- Tom Bannister
ATA Site Photographer I reject your reality and substitute my own! |
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Apr 6 2007, 10:07 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 31-May 06 Member No.: 1,636 |
When people say its been refurbished, what do they mean? Does it look completly different?
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