Loudon Castle to close for good
- Thread starter furie
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Oooh I love a bit of reminiscing. 
The ride was originally located at Slagharren in the Netherlands where it operated next to a clone which is still there to this day.
When Slagharen were done with it, it moved over to the Bemboms sister park Dreamland in Margate where it operated as both the orbiter, and later the heatwave (chairswing version)
Once Dreamland was finished in 1995, it was sent off to Lightwater for a few years.
Its final resting home being Loundon Castle as the plough.
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The shot tower should actually be in fairly good condition seeing as I believe it was first installed at Pleasureland in the early 2000's. The 4 man bob should also be in good nick as like said, it received a major refurb before coming to Loundon. Used to be at Alton Towers in the 80s I believe.
The ride was originally located at Slagharren in the Netherlands where it operated next to a clone which is still there to this day.
When Slagharen were done with it, it moved over to the Bemboms sister park Dreamland in Margate where it operated as both the orbiter, and later the heatwave (chairswing version)
Once Dreamland was finished in 1995, it was sent off to Lightwater for a few years.
Its final resting home being Loundon Castle as the plough.
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The shot tower should actually be in fairly good condition seeing as I believe it was first installed at Pleasureland in the early 2000's. The 4 man bob should also be in good nick as like said, it received a major refurb before coming to Loundon. Used to be at Alton Towers in the 80s I believe.
SilverArrow
Certified Ride Geek
Really surprised that they can't shift Twist n' Shout! I absolutely love Scorpion at BGT but I guess it's quite high maintenance for it's size. Really hope they'll be an update on this soon.
I also agree that it seems fishy that ride dealers wouldn't safely pack their rides up to keep them from the elements....maybe they're they're just reluctant to clear the park.
I also agree that it seems fishy that ride dealers wouldn't safely pack their rides up to keep them from the elements....maybe they're they're just reluctant to clear the park.
SilverArrow
Certified Ride Geek
marc said:
Really? Argh noo.
Is that because Scorpion has been very well cared-for in comparison? Or maybe climate? Shame though, apart from the slightly sharp brakes it's such a good little ride!
ATTACKHAMMER
Strata Poster
I loved Scorpion it's awesome!
Nemesis of oblivion
Strata Poster
Your all saying Scorpion is awesome. That was the only coaster I missed out on when I went to Busch Gardens last year. Damn
CoasterCrazy
Giga Poster
^No worries! Its a great little coaster, if a little rough, with pint - sized thrills, and of course the fact it's a classic, and the only *consistently* operating example in the world.
Yeah, the loop with lap bars is awesome...but the roughness detracts from it.
I'm surprised that PL or another park hasn't snapped this one up! Such an awesome little coaster with a small footprint. RIP. I assume now it will never operate again, but the coaster truly has played a prominent part in British Theme Park History.
Yeah, the loop with lap bars is awesome...but the roughness detracts from it.
I'm surprised that PL or another park hasn't snapped this one up! Such an awesome little coaster with a small footprint. RIP. I assume now it will never operate again, but the coaster truly has played a prominent part in British Theme Park History.
Does anyone know how much they were/are asking for it?
I think too many of us just assume that because a park is closed, some other park are going to somehow get a coaster for a cup of tea and a handshake. Surely if the owners can't get something resembling a decent price, which smaller parks probably can't afford, it would be more financially viable to sell it as scrap? There's a lot of metal in these things.
I think too many of us just assume that because a park is closed, some other park are going to somehow get a coaster for a cup of tea and a handshake. Surely if the owners can't get something resembling a decent price, which smaller parks probably can't afford, it would be more financially viable to sell it as scrap? There's a lot of metal in these things.
SilverArrow
Certified Ride Geek
sparky2u said:I'll like to see this ride be returned to Dreamland in Margate:
Yes! and Twist and Shout -although it was only there for two seasons, the very similar looping star model was present in Margate for quite some time! (1981-1994) They're not as old as the some of the other rides being preserved, but I still think both of these rides deserve to be in the line up!