Mandrill Mayhem Workshop

As the newest rollercoaster in the park’s line-up, Mandrill Mayhem represents a different generation of engineering sophistication. Its dedicated workshop contains everything required for maintenance, from replacement wheels to specialist wheel-cleaning equipment.

The launch system is particularly intricate. Air holes within pipework help cool the launch fins, while smaller fins act as speed sensors during Launch 2 and within the station. These sensors inform the control system of the train’s speed and direction. If installed incorrectly, the system would interpret the train as travelling the wrong way and automatically enter safety mode.

Each seat is secured by two independent hydraulic cylinders. During daily operation, the control system conducts alternating Test A and Test B checks to verify restraint security.

Mandrill Mayhem features second-generation vest restraints, which remain unlocked upon leaving the station thanks to additional train-mounted components. The technology mirrors the mechanism used in automated car boot systems.

Because the ride lacks a transfer track and trains remain on the circuit overnight, wheels may temporarily develop flat spots. During the first run of the day, a distinctive sound can sometimes be heard, though the wheels gradually regain their shape as they warm.

Notably, this is the first Bolliger & Mabillard rollercoaster equipped with retractable contact connections linking trains to the control system. These retract during launches to prevent damage, as do the station’s drive wheels, which disengage to protect drive tyres.

A removable track section near the front of the station allows engineers to access the pit below for wheel inspection and replacement. Launch 2 connects to the ride’s central control hub via fibre optic cables located beside the maintenance building.

When wheel re-lamination is required, they must be shipped to California. For efficiency, this process is undertaken only when necessary and typically in large batches.