Furuvik still has Rocket in storage trying to sell it, no? It was refurbished fairly recently by Gerstlauer and can still, if I remember correctly run multiple two car trains. I think it would make a good investment for Lightwater Valley as from what I remember Furuvik were trying to sell it for fairly cheap.
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slappyofmcguire
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Isn't that what they called their horrendous rollercoaster from last year? Shiver.
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That’s true actually. This one is a refurbished Jetstar II though so it would be better. Its also the former Black Hole from Alton Towers.
Skyscraper
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Would it fit in the Raptor Attack building? That could be cool.
owenstreet7
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That would be a really cool addition
I can see Mellors picking it up, even if it's for the fair circuit
slappyofmcguire
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Pfft! It's the wild river rapids that needs to go in there! That would be awesome!
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Skyscraper
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That's a good idea, actually!
Poor man's Valhalla?
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East Coast Mariner
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I just watched the Theme Park Worldwide video saying that an SC 2000 (Fantasy Island's Spinning Racer) was rumoured for Lightwater Valley. Funnily enough, the video was put up yesterday, but I only just got round to watching it. If true, that's an impressive choice!
Skyscraper
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It was indeed.
slappyofmcguire
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He also said there was talk of a second coaster. I haven't seen that anywhere, anyone any the wiser?
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East Coast Mariner
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I just had a look at what coasters the Mellors Group currently owns. Ruling out other spinners and Wacky Worms (which I believe Lightwater Valley already has - Caterpillar), it could well be the Runaway Train from American Adventure. As far as I can tell it isn't currently used anywhere, but they do own it.
owenstreet7
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Possibly the Looping Star that Slagharen had that I've mentioned a few pages ago but that's operated in Kuwait for the last few years
It'd certainly fill in the gap for the more thrilling side if it's that's the case but it's a dream.
slappyofmcguire
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I'd love it to be the looping star, I'd be happy if it was the runaway mine train but I just can't help but think we are only getting one coaster. I'm curious about three things, whether they will do a two tier price structure like Fantasy Island, whether they will do an annual pass which takes in the two parks, and what possible other filler rides they might bring in to offer enough for more thrill based visitors.
I'd hope for a starflyer or drop tower, some kind of kickback style ride, and possibly a water based ride. Whether that is realistic or not I have no idea. But I do think getting off on the right foot is critical.
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