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Thorpe Park: General Discussion

Since they cleaned / replaced most of Oblivion’s harnesses last year they aren’t the worst out there now. But on the upside the dirt and grime fits in with Merlin’s usual themes.
 
They always put belts in on empties on Rita, belts in on empties is helpful whe cycling empty trains on Rita/Stealth as the keep the harnesses down.
 
Poisson said:
The other thing I don't get, operations were hampered by staff having to faff with seatbelts on empty seats, fastening for dispatch then having to go down the train when it arrived at the station to undo them.
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They do belts at Thorpe because it's how they check restraints regardless of whether or not someone is actually sitting in the seat not because they care about the restraint conditions.

Also I think that you can send Stealth without the seat belt in so I doubt there's a "seatbelt sensor" on Intamin launches as that would just be a stupid extra amount of wiring and the computer shutting the ride down if said wiring has a problem.
 
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Stealth can definitely been sent out without all belts locked, as I've been next to an empty that was missed before. Realistically given the short belt, it's just a bit more noisy. It can also help ensure the guest doesn't get stuck at the exit station if they're in the right hand seat, and no one unlocks the empty left belt in time.
 
Another really impressive video from Thorpe. Looks great, gives me more Halloween Horror Nights VIBES from how they've staged the scare zones.



Sadly I've no intention of going this year, as don't think the health risk to reward is anywhere near worth it. Hopefully 2021 will maintain this.
 
Hey all

Does anyone know where you can get two for one tickets from for TP at the moment?

We don’t have annual passes this year due to the situation but fancy a visit next week.

Thanks
 
Stuie said:
Great! Thanks for your reply. I’ve found them on packs of Fudge fingers!
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Ugh, you've put that song in my head
"A finger of fudge is just enough to give your kids a treat
A finger of fudge is just enough until its time to eat
It's full of Cadbury goodness but very small and neat
A finger of fudge is just enough to give your kids a treat!"
It's going to take ages to get that song out of my head
Anyway, enjoy Thorpe Park!
 
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Thameslink Rail said:
Ugh, you've put that song in my head
"A finger of fudge is just enough to give your kids a treat
A finger of fudge is just enough before its time to eat
It's full of Cadbury goodness but very small and neat
A finger of fudge is just enough to give your kids a treat!"
It's going to take ages to get that song out of my head
Anyway, enjoy Thorpe Park!
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haha thanks... I don’t know this song though
 
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