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29 September 2008

Construction update

Monday, September 29th 2008 - The tight drop into the first turn around is complete, as construction dissapears around the back of Samurai. Station structure is also coming along, but also, the tower is done. Click below for link.
Click Here For The Link. (Please note text and pictures are from ThemeUK website)


© Theme UK 2008

Construction update

27th - 28th September 2008 - Many pictures of the 100 foot
drop from around the park. Station structure is now taking shape.
Click Here For The Link. (Please note the picture is from Fotowhizz website)

© Fotowhizz 2008

28 September 2008

Construction Video

Sunday, 28th September 2008 - Many shots of the
100 degree drop from around the park.
Click Here To See The Video.
Or head over to Clord0 Youtube Channel.

27 September 2008

Construction update (Tower Completion)

Saturday, 27th September 2008 - Today the most iconic part of Thorpes new thrill machine was completed, the beyond vertical drop. The final parts were lifted into place this afternoon, transforming Thorpes skyline once again. Click Here For The Link. (Please note text and pictures are from Thorpe Park Mania website)

© Thorpe Park Mania 2008

26 September 2008

Construction update (On Site)

Friday, 26th September 2008 - This time we see the progress on the main vertical lift hill and the 100 degree beyond vertical drop! Thanks to Thorpe Park for the photos shown on Thorpe Park Mania website.
Click Here For The Link. (Please note text and pictures are from Thorpe Park Mania website)

© Thorpe Park 2008

25 September 2008

Construction update

Thursday, 25th September 2008 - The construction is well underway as we apprach the end of September, second inversion and station structure now coming to life. The drop out fo the second inversion now nearly complete, station structure is also taking shape.
Click Here For The Link. (Please note text and pictures are from ThemeUK website)
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© Theme UK 2008

Construction update (On Site)

Thursday, 25th September 2008 - As we can see, the loop is now completed, as well as half the lift hill tower. Thanks to Thorpe Park for the photos shown on Thorpe Park Mania website.

Click Here For The Link. (Please note text and pictures are from Thorpe Park Mania website)

© Thorpe Park Mania 2008

23 September 2008

Construction update

Tuesday, 23rd September 2008 - Frame work for the building is going up, the 2nd inversion is complete and the track from the 1st inversion leaving the building is under way.

Click Here For The Link. Many thanks to SilPho for the update.
(Please note the pictures is from SilPho a Thorpe Park Mania Member)

© Thorpe Park Mania 2008

22 September 2008

Construction update

Sunday, September 21st 2008 - The first dive loop (Immelman loop) in now in place, so the base of the drop is also complete. In addition, the turn around track back into the station, and the piece of track after the twist is also now in place.
Click Here For The Link. (Please note text and pictures are from ThemeUK website)

© Theme UK 2008

20 September 2008

Construction update

Saturday, 20th September - Construction is now well under way. The lift hill is being built as well as the Immelmann loop. Part of the structure and track is now in place, as well as the brake track into the station. Plenty of tracks, supports and footers placed around the site. Took lots of shots enjoy!
See Photos - Video

© FreddyCoasterMan 2008

19 September 2008

Construction update (On Site)

Saturday, September 19th 2008 - Today Thorpe Park Mania is very happy to present some exclusive on site photographs, supplied by Thorpe Park! The photos show the track up close and personal as well as in depth look onto the construction site. We can see what will eventually be the bottom of the lift hill, lifting pieces into place, the lift hill motor, and an assortment of other track goodness.
Click Here For The Link.
(Please note text and pictures are from Thorpe Park Mania website)

© Thorpe Park Mania 2008

Construction update

Saturday, September 19th 2008 - The lift hill has now started to go up, with part of the structure and track now in place, as well as the first turn around point supports also up, with plenty of track and supports now on site.
Click Here For The Link. many thanks to Theme UK.

© Theme UK 2008

18 September 2008

Construction update This Saturday

This Saturday (20 Sep.) I’m going to Thorpe Park for the day and will be taking lots of pictures and videos of the site as Ride lift hill is up. So make sure you stay tuned this Saturday evening.

14 September 2008

Construction update

September 14th 2008 - Its amazing how much has been done over the past few days, with track now up, station area, brake run, drop and first inline twist all now in place, with more track arriving, expect work to start on the lift very soon. Click Here For The Link. many thanks to Theme UK.

© Theme UK 2008

13 September 2008

Construction update

Saturday, 13th September 2008 - The Zero G section of Project Dylan is now up. The station area track is now completed in just three day. Took lots of shots enjoy!
See Photos - Video.

© FreddyCoasterMan 2008

Ride Statement Video

On the 13th of August, a shocking development was made on the development site of Thorpes new roller coaster, involving a metallic box, and the disappearance of blue prints for the ride. The source and the contents of the box is currently unknown, but an internal investigation was immediately implemented. We cannot disclose details of the device activated when the box was opened, however a number of items were found inside, a key, a photo of an unknown individual, and this note: You have until the 13th of October to prepare yourself until I pull back the curtain and reveal the nightmare. Your time is running out. Click Here To See The Video. or head over to The Official Thorpe Park YouTube.

11 September 2008

Construction updates

Thursday 11th September 2008 - Construction has really stepped up a gear now with track being put up and delivered at a rapid rate! The rides first drop is in place which is an almost vertical plunge into a huge trench round a bend into a break run. Station track is also being erected.

Click Here For The Link. many thanks to TPM.


Thursday 11th September 2008 - In only a couple of days the majority of the indoor track section has been erected. The photos show the completion of the station, turn, drop in to trench, curve and slanted block brake. Click an Image

Click Here For The Link. many thanks to TPG.

© Thorpe Park Mania 2008 ..&.. © Thorpe Park Guide 2008

10 September 2008

Construction update

Tuesday, September 9th 2008 - The time has arrived and Track has now arrived at the site, black track and supports with activity now really starting to step up, the excitement is on!

Click Here For The Link. many thanks to Theme UK.

© Theme UK 2008

09 September 2008

2nd vertical drop ?

Looking at the pictures today it looks like a vertical drop track lying on the station base.
The plan shows that the track drops down at the same angle as the trench. The ride will leave the loading area, then turn right and suddenly drops (a more than vertical drop), approx 10 meters I guess, down into the trench in the ground. I believe this is their plan. (now confirmed)

08 September 2008

Construction update (Track day)

Monday, 8th September 2008 - Ride parts were delivered to the site and literally lifted out the trucks! The aerial views taken from Colossus clearly show the large station foundation in more detail and the various other footers around the site. Take note of the large foundation currently being created above the red metal container - this will be for the lift and drop structure. Similar to Mystery Mine, it looks like there will be a sharp drop from the station - the track piece is visible. P.S Spot the second smaller vertical drop. Click Here For The Link. many thanks to TPG.

© Thorpe Park Guide 2008

Lucky number "13"

This Saturday (13 Sep.) I’m going to Thorpe Park for the day and will be taking lots of pictures and videos of the site as Ride Supports Have Arrived. And the 3rd discovery video will be released
Click Here To See The Old Video.

So make sure you stay tuned this Saturday.

Construction update

Sunday, 7th September 2008 - The huge slab foundation for the station has made alot of progress since our last update, and as you can tell from pictures, its going to be one huge station. There is also a deep underground part to the foundation but its not clear what this will be for yet. Other foundations have also started to be constructed, around the station area and behind Samurai.
Click Here For The Link. many thanks to TPM.
(Please note text and pictures are from Thorpe Park Mania website)

© Thorpe Park Mania 2008

03 September 2008

August Poll Results

This past month I asked what's the Best Ride Feature?
The results are in...
Zero-G roll: 4%
Other: 11%
Airtime hill: 14%
Immelmann loop: 21%
100 degree drop: 50%

Thanks for voting and the new poll should go up soon!.
To see the new poll Click Here.

02 September 2008

Construction update

September 2nd 2008 -
A look at the site as it really moves forward, with track and supports due on site shortly.
Click Here For The Link. many thanks to Theme UK.

© Theme UK 2008

01 September 2008

Quick update

Munday, 1st September 2008 - Again, work continues on the ride's complex foundations. The concrete rings previously kept to the side are now being laid to form the various footers. Photos - Video.

© FreddyCoasterMan 2008

Got an update? Get in touch!

Remember if you Got an update, you can Get in touch!
If you've recently visited Thorpe Park and have some great construction photos of “SAW The Ride” I'd love to use them, so everyone else can see a bit of the action. Let me know by emailing me at fredfred6@googlemail.com