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Danscott22
TS Member
Yes because it was only receiving a bit of retrack work that’s why it hasn’t taken too long
Matt N
TS Member
It does make you wonder if something is wrong with Hex and it requires more major work. When it did briefly open, numerous people spoke of a bad creaking noise within the vault, and numerous effects not working in the Octagon.Hex is now back to “closed today” - cheers to another lengthy closure! At least Wicker Man is back in action though!
I’m sure it’ll open again very soon, but it does make you wonder what the ride’s issue is…
Danscott22
TS Member
Yeah I noticed in Shawn and charlottes new vlog they said it was making some form of clicking noise throughout the ride cycleIt does make you wonder if something is wrong with Hex and it requires more major work. When it did briefly open, numerous people spoke of a bad creaking noise within the vault, and numerous effects not working in the Octagon.
I’m sure it’ll open again very soon, but it does make you wonder what the ride’s issue is…
Rob
TS Team
It wasn't creaking noise in the vault, it sounded more like metal hitting metal, not good at all.It does make you wonder if something is wrong with Hex and it requires more major work. When it did briefly open, numerous people spoke of a bad creaking noise within the vault, and numerous effects not working in the Octagon.
I’m sure it’ll open again very soon, but it does make you wonder what the ride’s issue is…
Hex clearly requires some major work to the vault if they want it sorted long term. I guess it depends on whether Merlin give Towers the money for it.
Matt N
TS Member
Sorry if this is in the wrong thread, but I just had a random thought about Runaway Mine Train from my last visit.
My question is; it didn’t slow down going through the station between the first and second laps before this season, did it? I always remembered flying through the station at fair speed when entering the second lap, but on my most recent visit, the car seemed to really slow down when moving through the station, so much so that I initially thought the ride was ending after only one lap.
Is this a recent development, or am I imagining things?
My question is; it didn’t slow down going through the station between the first and second laps before this season, did it? I always remembered flying through the station at fair speed when entering the second lap, but on my most recent visit, the car seemed to really slow down when moving through the station, so much so that I initially thought the ride was ending after only one lap.
Is this a recent development, or am I imagining things?
Danscott22
TS Member
It still went through the station at pace when I rode in April (didn’t ride in may as queue was 40+ minutes) maybe it was just like having some form of issue on your visit? I’m not really sure
Shaggy_Dog_
TS Member
Actually now you mention it when I rode it April I think it did the same and slowed down through the station as well.
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Skyscraper
TS Member
It certainly is! I saw a photo of the panel somewhere recently but can't remember where.Is the speed of the train controlled by the operator?
I think I remember seeing the panel on a video someone shared on this forum of someone overcoming their fear of rollercoasters. The main ride control looked like a joystick style control which appeared to control the speed and braking in real time. Any ex RMT ops on here to confirm that?It certainly is! I saw a photo of the panel somewhere recently but can't remember where.
Skyscraper
TS Member
Ahh yeah it was the Tom Scott video, wasn't it?I think I remember seeing the panel on a video someone shared on this forum of someone overcoming their fear of rollercoasters. The main ride control looked like a joystick style control which appeared to control the speed and braking in real time. Any ex RMT ops on here to confirm that?
Edit: Here we go!

djtruefitt
TS Team
Yeah RMT is manual with the speed. However you’ll find flying fish and scorpion express is just a start and stop, so the op doesn’t have the option to change the speed.
Manual speed. Hmm. There is a reason why I’d make a bad ride op.Yeah RMT is manual with the speed. However you’ll find flying fish and scorpion express is just a start and stop, so the op doesn’t have the option to change the speed.
djtruefitt
TS Team
it is speed limitedManual speed. Hmm. There is a reason why I’d make a bad ride op.
