beatle11 Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 They are/have been built in house due to the last time they bought trains from another company. Hmm, I'm not sure how I feel about anything being built in house. I can understand the reasoning behind it, but that's something I'd want to leave to the professionals. Who did they buy from in the past that made them want to build in house? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pj.frankophone Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 One thing is for certain: Blackpool Pleasure Beach is officially the cheesiest place on or off the planet. Union Jack trains??! Royal wedding promo events??! Yuk yuk yuk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 They are/have been built in house due to the last time they bought trains from another company. Hmm, I'm not sure how I feel about anything being built in house. I can understand the reasoning behind it, but that's something I'd want to leave to the professionals. Who did they buy from in the past that made them want to build in house? So long as they have proper documentation, any certified machinist, welder, etc. could build them and they would work just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Newly designed lap bars, hopefully? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowboard246 Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 They look spiffy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noxegon Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Blackpool Pleasure Beach is officially the cheesiest place on or off the planet. Lets be fair here; Blackpool is not a place you go for its class I wonder if they're going to continue to play the station tape that talks about the ride being the "tallest, fastest, and steepest roller coaster in the world!". Me, I've had my share of vertical reality thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallen Heretic Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I think it looks rather good. Even if they have drawn the Union Flag wrong, but thats just nitpicking. Reminds me of the old Revolution design before the Irn-Bru sponsorship. Im not to worried about the Pleasure Beach in-hopuse engineering. Im under the impression that they do alot of in-house work, so they should have all the skill-sets required. They did a good job extending the mouse, right? I thought part of Goldmine construction was done in-house after some sort of complication with the contractor, with help from british rail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPDave Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 They are/have been built in house due to the last time they bought trains from another company. Hmm, I'm not sure how I feel about anything being built in house. I can understand the reasoning behind it, but that's something I'd want to leave to the professionals. Who did they buy from in the past that made them want to build in house? What isn't professional about the people working at Blackpool fabricating things? Adventure Island has an in house team that manufactures entire rides... Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn54 Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Also Pleasure Beach are going all out on the British Theming, They have replaced the Ice Blast Signage..... The New Signage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyuk200523 Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 ^Are they 'new' or just rehabbed? They are two new trains as the old ones were not in the best state. They are only getting two which rules out any chances of 3 train operation now. They are/have been built in house due to the last time they bought trains from another company. Also the pay booths from the ride have been removed and the ride has been repainted. Hope that clears a few things up!! It would be a start if they actually ran 2 train operation!!!! Everytime I have been there in the last few years during busy periods I have had to suffer stupid 1 train operation with waits of 45 minutes every time, it is ridiculous!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn54 Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Also Like to add to this topic that The Big One has started testing with it's new trains and they look great!!! Photos from This Topic at Pleasure Beach Experience. On The Lift Hill On The Break run First Drop Also, A shot of Infusion testing... The New trains look great!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkie Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Not too keen on the whole British theme thing, but it's not like it's a big deal. It's been about 10 years (maybe more) since I was last there, so I'm sure there's a tonne that's changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn54 Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Some more Photos from Pleasure Beach Experience The Money Shot!!! Going into The Helix Lift Hill Shot I like the new trains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oriolat Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 ^Are these brand new trains or have they just received a paintcoat? If they are new, I would have expected them to be a bit different. I don't know what upgrades can be made to these trains but I was hoping for something more exciting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 All I see is pain. Lots and lot of pain rolling around. Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatle11 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 It would be a start if they actually ran 2 train operation!!!! Everytime I have been there in the last few years during busy periods I have had to suffer stupid 1 train operation with waits of 45 minutes every time, it is ridiculous!!! At least it's higher capacity than this ... I'm sure the new trains will be an improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfan93 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 ^That F1 car looks painful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 The ride is painful without the car, lol. Actually, the car may have more padding! So I choose the car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger01 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 The ride is painful without the car, lol. Actually, the car may have more padding! So I choose the car! The pepsi Max isn't that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 The first turn is nasty, and the whole second half isn't very smooth, I've ridden it a lot I'm not just making this up. Ive been on a lot of Hyper coasters and this one is toward the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn54 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 A photo from the event, According to Amanda on twitter it went well! Lot's of Happy WIlliam's and Kate's on the Big One Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpengeist04 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I actually do like the look of the new trains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anything Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 'In house' generally means not by a big/well-known firm. They will have still been fabricated by professionals contracted in. I am hoping to go at the weekend for the first time in ten years. They have repainted the whole ride??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoopLover Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 These new trains look great! Britain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn54 Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 'In house' generally means not by a big/well-known firm. They will have still been fabricated by professionals contracted in. I am hoping to go at the weekend for the first time in ten years. They have repainted the whole ride??? I think they have repainted most of the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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