RollerCartman

At the point where the arm can be released the operator must wait for the ride to do a safety check and a light comes on, it takes about 10 seconds. If the ride has any issues the car will stay put and the car must be lowered by ethier a system that normaly didn't work or a whinch on the side of the ride. I struggle to understand how the ride would not be able to cope with the weight, the drop would depend on the weight it was never the same rate of drop

They are very scary but a ride that has been plauged with issues. When Brighton Pier got it installed the amount of downtime was crazy. Then an incident happened on another model which caused the piers version to close for some modifications and then ended up going back to Fabbri. It came back and broke again. The pier was not impressed and Fabbri paid for that new ghost train that sits beside Turbo. I have operated a lot of rides but this one was quite scary to work on. The amount the ride moves is scary but normal. The ride gives off so much force that you can feel the drop at the other end of the pier with a small jolt and sway. It was an epic ride though, in the fog or at night it was extreme. I was there when the guy from fabbri had just tested it and said can I have a go in jest and he said yes! I thought sweet, it was about this point I noticed the control panel on a crate I knew it was safe just a case of the operators cabin not being finished. I got strapped in and taken to the top facing the sky/sea...Pow what a drop, super scary and so much force. The ride was pretty poor once the first drop was over though. Real shame for the riders and their families, my heart goes out to them. Real thrill rides that push us and the ride to the limit are great, just a real shame for everyone involved.

Hi, I'm a long time reader about 8 years I think... I'm more of reader then a poster, the site has really evolved and gets better all the time. I decided to finally sign up because of Club TPR is such a great idea. I often find these coaster clubs to be well...lets just say not my cup of tea. Don't get me wrong I love coasters, parks and getting that perfect picture but I feel the clubs are just a bit clicky. What sets TPR apart is humor, passion and it's great ability to stay random and fresh. Club TPR feels like an evolution of the site and thats all great. Although like I said I might not be a huge fan of posting I would love to join Club TPR and will continue to read for many more years. Great Stuff Roller Cartmen