Tuesday 16th April 2024
A major milestone has been completed at Thorpe Park this afternoon. Hyperia has completed its first test run in front of a crowd of management and lots of guests.
Crowds gathered around the Hyperia plaza at 1 pm when an air horn marked the beginning of the test. This air horn is used to make sure everyone is aware that a train is about to test and to stay clear of the ride area.
The train left the station under the weight of gravity and took its first journey around the first bend. Over the past few days the train has been seen going back and forth into the station but this is the first time it has ever traveled around the track.
The crowd let off an almighty cheer as the train took the first bend. The atmosphere was electric!
After running checks as the train went on the lift hill Mack Rides appeared to be on-site to make sure everything went smoothly.
The whole process took around half an hour but after the lift hill was manually run (from our guess) the train made its way to the top of the lift. It's worth noting that the speed of the lift hill will be faster when the ride is running properly in the next few weeks.
The crowd and everyone was on edge and excited to see this train make its first journey around. The cheering that occurred when it left the lift hill and went around was amazing.
Of course, as we expected the ride ran beautifully and then parked itself outside the station.
Some people had been camped out since the park opened at 10 am for the chance to see this rollercoaster test.
An amazing day! It shouldn't be long until we see this train constantly being tested.
Crowds gathered around the Hyperia plaza at 1 pm when an air horn marked the beginning of the test. This air horn is used to make sure everyone is aware that a train is about to test and to stay clear of the ride area.
The train left the station under the weight of gravity and took its first journey around the first bend. Over the past few days the train has been seen going back and forth into the station but this is the first time it has ever traveled around the track.
The crowd let off an almighty cheer as the train took the first bend. The atmosphere was electric!
After running checks as the train went on the lift hill Mack Rides appeared to be on-site to make sure everything went smoothly.
The whole process took around half an hour but after the lift hill was manually run (from our guess) the train made its way to the top of the lift. It's worth noting that the speed of the lift hill will be faster when the ride is running properly in the next few weeks.
The crowd and everyone was on edge and excited to see this train make its first journey around. The cheering that occurred when it left the lift hill and went around was amazing.
Of course, as we expected the ride ran beautifully and then parked itself outside the station.
Some people had been camped out since the park opened at 10 am for the chance to see this rollercoaster test.
An amazing day! It shouldn't be long until we see this train constantly being tested.
Saturday 13th April 2024
It was a big moment for Hyperia today For the first time, the train transitioned from the maintenance bay to the station. This move allowed Mack engineers to work on the ride programming within the station.
Friday 12th April 2024
Thorpe Park has revealed the trains for Hyperia in a video posted on social media and the park's YouTube channel.
The Goddess is almost ready to take flight, are you?
Coloured gold these trains are similar to ones found at Europa Park for Blue Fire and Icon at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. The only difference when compared to these other rollercoasters is the front car of the train called the "Zero Car"
The colour of the train is gold with black seats and white bars on the train. These new Mack Rides trains also appear to have a new non-slip coating on the base of the trains. Also appearing at the front of the train is the park name along with a pair of golden wings.
This is the most impressive train reveal we've ever seen!
In the video, the lights turn on slowly revealing the train seats and front of the train. A fantastic reveal video!
The park has also answered a few questions on social media about these trains.
Unfortunately, these trains don't have any onboard lights or audio.
However, we love these new trains and can't wait to see this rollercoaster testing very soon.
The Goddess is almost ready to take flight, are you?
Coloured gold these trains are similar to ones found at Europa Park for Blue Fire and Icon at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. The only difference when compared to these other rollercoasters is the front car of the train called the "Zero Car"
The colour of the train is gold with black seats and white bars on the train. These new Mack Rides trains also appear to have a new non-slip coating on the base of the trains. Also appearing at the front of the train is the park name along with a pair of golden wings.
This is the most impressive train reveal we've ever seen!
In the video, the lights turn on slowly revealing the train seats and front of the train. A fantastic reveal video!
The park has also answered a few questions on social media about these trains.
Unfortunately, these trains don't have any onboard lights or audio.
However, we love these new trains and can't wait to see this rollercoaster testing very soon.
Thursday 11th April 2024
Big news for Hyperia! Trains for the rollercoaster have been delivered and spotted being driven down the access road and are slowly one by one being installed in the maintenance building.
Car 3 of train 1 was delivered to the site this afternoon and is being installed in the maintenance bay. Driven down the access road by Nemesis Inferno we managed to catch a glimpse of the middle car of the train. With the cars facing away from the station for Hyperia, it won't be long until we get a glimpse of the front of the train.
The colour scheme for the Hyperia trains looks like a gold base with black restraints.
It's almost time to "Find Your Fearless"
The slogan for the rollercoaster can be seen above the station as you come into the break run.
This is our first trip down Monks Walk since the park opened. Since our last trip down here, the stairs for the exit out of the station have been installed along with more gold theming. Gold cages now shrouded the exit and entrance into the station.
You can also see the air gates for the rollercoaster from Monk's Walk. It won't be long now until these trains make their way around the track for the first time.
A huge crane was also on site today, checking bolts and double-checking parts of the track before testing begins.
Night-time lighting around the ride has started to be installed. Lights can be seen in the station and outside the station pointing up at the building and wings.
Car 3 of train 1 was delivered to the site this afternoon and is being installed in the maintenance bay. Driven down the access road by Nemesis Inferno we managed to catch a glimpse of the middle car of the train. With the cars facing away from the station for Hyperia, it won't be long until we get a glimpse of the front of the train.
The colour scheme for the Hyperia trains looks like a gold base with black restraints.
It's almost time to "Find Your Fearless"
The slogan for the rollercoaster can be seen above the station as you come into the break run.
This is our first trip down Monks Walk since the park opened. Since our last trip down here, the stairs for the exit out of the station have been installed along with more gold theming. Gold cages now shrouded the exit and entrance into the station.
You can also see the air gates for the rollercoaster from Monk's Walk. It won't be long now until these trains make their way around the track for the first time.
A huge crane was also on site today, checking bolts and double-checking parts of the track before testing begins.
Night-time lighting around the ride has started to be installed. Lights can be seen in the station and outside the station pointing up at the building and wings.
Tuesday 9th April 2024
Thorpe Park has posted an update about Hyperia in the Thorpe Park Annual Passholders Group on Facebook about the status of the trains and exclusive footage of the lift hill chain testing.
We could be less than 24 hours away from seeing the trains delivered on-site!
Small, but exciting Hyperia update Please note, we are not releasing details of the ride trains or testing ahead of time, but of course, we’re not far off now!
"We can exclusively reveal the lift chain successfully ran for the first time yesterday, which is a huge step forward in commissioning.
Taking a look inside the maintenance building, you may notice it's a little different to some other workshops as it doesn't feature a central track. This a common feature in modern Mack coasters, instead of sitting on the wheels, the trains are supported by the side of the train.
This takes the weight off of the running wheels and allows our engineers an unobstructed view of the wheel housing for daily inspections."
We could be less than 24 hours away from seeing the trains delivered on-site!
Small, but exciting Hyperia update Please note, we are not releasing details of the ride trains or testing ahead of time, but of course, we’re not far off now!
"We can exclusively reveal the lift chain successfully ran for the first time yesterday, which is a huge step forward in commissioning.
Taking a look inside the maintenance building, you may notice it's a little different to some other workshops as it doesn't feature a central track. This a common feature in modern Mack coasters, instead of sitting on the wheels, the trains are supported by the side of the train.
This takes the weight off of the running wheels and allows our engineers an unobstructed view of the wheel housing for daily inspections."
