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    Located BPB The Whip

    Found out where the BPB Whip is: Not good news as its rusting away with no cover at Ramsgate Port: http://www.joylandbooks.co.uk/forum/vie ... 719#p24719
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    The Racer at KI Forward / Backwards

    I took this pic of The Racer at Kings Island back in 2000, which direction would you ride 1st.
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    Paultons Park - Next Investment a Thrill Coaster?

    Switchback at ZDT'S Amusement Park (Seguin, Texas, USA) would be perfect for PP, I said to the Edge ride op in July to tell the owner of the park that a wooden coaster would be a great addition. https://rcdb.com/12392.htm POV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0QVO6YPlWc
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    Olympia-Looping at London's German Christmas Market

    Says this on their website: To celebrate our 10th anniversary we’re got some sensational new attractions and rides lined up to make this the ultimate festive celebration!
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    Rides that still genuinely scare you...

    Rocket Coasters like "Stealth" & Drop Towers.
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    Rides you rode in the opening season?

    I've ridden hundreds in their 1st season. But the most famous one i've done is SOB
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    Worst coasters you've ridden (Bottom 5/10)

    Stampida - Portaventura, Spain, I only rode it twice in 7 days as both time I got a headache & numb hands. This coaster has the wrong trains on & should be re-tracked or RMC asap. SOB - Kings Island. Rode this in 2000, this was so bumpy that the train bounced along the track, my hands went...
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    Texas Tornado / Thriller coaster update

    Here's the African Looping Star info, it worked at Dreamland Margate in the 80' & 90's so this was the one I rode when the park was called Benbon Brothers. https://rcdb.com/9848.htm
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    Texas Tornado / Thriller coaster update

    Hope it can run again soon in the near future
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    Texas Tornado / Thriller coaster update

    Whats the latest with this classic Schwarzkopf coaster, at the moment it called Tsunami at Isla San Marcos Parque Temático (Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Mexico) Removed, Operated from 4/27/2008 to 2013 - 2014 Make: Schwarzkopf
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    Dreamland operators enter trading administration

    I'm hoping the ex - BPB The Whip will be rebuilt & operational soon.
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    Alton Towers | Wicker Man | GCI Wood

    Found this image of how SW8 may look on Coasterfriends.de
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    Alton Towers | Wicker Man | GCI Wood

    This is my "rough" version of how SW8 (Wooden coaster) could of looked If AT used more of the old flume area, the trees would act as a "scream" barrier. There would be inversions along the course & a launch lift hill straight into a tunnel after the 1st drop, all turns would be banked. The...
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    What do you look for in a coaster?

    Exciting / Fun layout, good dose of airtime.
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    Choose 5 Coasters to Ride for the Rest of Your Life

    Millennium Force Troy Swarm Joris en de Draak Beast
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    What is Your Beyond Vertical Count?

    Just these: Mumbo Jumbo at Mingoland Saw - The Ride at Thorpe Typhoon at Bobbejaanland Speed: No Limits at Oakwood Rage at Southend Baron at Efteling
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    What's the point of an RMC layout?

    I would rather go for a layout with tons of airtime rather than inversions. Wonder when we will see a Vertical Loop or Cobra Roll on an RMC layout. I prefer "Troy" at Toverland over "Smiler" at AT.
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    Easy European Parks to Get To

    Plopsaland is only 1/2 hour drive from Calais so people in the South of England can visit the park for a day..
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    What do you look for in a coaster?

    A good layout, loads of airtime, tunnels etc
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    Cedar Point : Shoot the Rapids removal?

    Could add the highest, fastest, longest, most inversions B&M Flyer in it's place..
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