Hyperia Completes First Test Run
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.
Hyperia Ride Programming Testing Begins
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.
Thorpe Park Hyperia Trains Revealed
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.
Hyperia Trains Delivered And Installed In Maintenance Bay
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.
Lift Chain Testing And Look Inside Maintenance Building
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."
Hyperia Transfer Track Testing And Ride Area Fences Installed
Saturday 6th April 2024
It's been a big day for Hyperia today! Commissioning for the ride has begun, with the testing of different components leading up to more serious testing such as the train being sent around the track.
The transfer track for the ride was spotted testing twice today. With it moving back and forth. This might sound like a small thing but this means that the ride is powered up and all of the wirings for that component are connected to the control panel and ride plc.
Elsewhere around the site, new permanent banners have been installed on the new temporary fences around the area. These new banners show off the new Thorpe Park logo and the Hyperia concept art. More fence posts have also been installed around the area. Creating the ride area needed to test the rollercoaster very soon.
Speakers have also been installed on the lift hill for the rollercoaster. White speakers have been installed as the rollercoaster gets higher and then gold ones have been installed where the track is still gold. A very simple touch but it's great to see attention to detail. Work on installing cameras up the lift hill is also being worked on. Installing anything at that height can't be easy.
All of the flags that were installed on the crown of Hyperia have also now been removed.
Previously being stored in the compound next to Trailers, the air gates for the rollercoaster have been moved or installed.
With the transfer track testing, it can't be long until we see trains for the ride delivered onto the track. Watch this space!
Hyperia Pathways Dug Out And Fences Installed
Saturday 30th March 2024
With an opening date now set for Hyperia work on the queue line and ride area fencing has begun. Fence posts have been installed and during the day yesterday fences were installed creating the ride area for Hyperia.
Once this ride area is secure then the most exciting part can begin, testing! Danger of death signs have also been installed yesterday afternoon, warning guests not to enter this area. These new signs and new black cloth have been added to construction fences around the Hyperia construction site.
Some parts for Hyperia are being stored in the storage yard next to Trailers. The airgates for the rollercoaster can be spotted along with parts for the lift hill chain mechanism. The airgates for the ride have a jet-black colour scheme which we love.
Meanwhile, around the rest of the site, pathways for the queue line have been dug out and fences have been installed on the stairs into the station. Work on wiring up the lift hill motor was also taking place yesterday. On the lift hill, brackets for cameras have been added and at the top of the lift, a wind sensor has been installed.
We're one step closer to seeing Hyperia test.
But we're still missing the trains. We wonder when these might be delivered to the site. From what we understand these trains are now on site and waiting to be transferred to the maintenance bay.
It's just 55 days until Hyperia opens on 24th May 2024.
Thorpe Park Announces Hyperia Opening Date
Wednesday 27th March 2024
Breaking news coming in from Thorpe Park this afternoon.
The park has announced that Hyperia will be opening on Friday 24th May 2024. Which just so happens to be the park's anniversary.
Posted on social media:
What are you doing 24th May? Us? We’re celebrating our 45th birthday by opening the UK’s tallest and fastest rollercoaster, Hyperia!🎢 Epic or what?!🤩
It may be our birthday but we've got the ultimate gift for you!🎁 Get ready to reach heights of 236ft, exceed speeds of 80mph, soar along over 995m of twisted track and experience weightlessness like never before!✨
Find Your Fearless on Hyperia, the UK's tallest, fastest and most weightless rollercoaster🎢 Opening 24th May 2024🤩
Hyperia Lift Hill Chain Installation Begins
Wednesday 13th March 2024
With the track and supports for Hyperia now complete, work has turned to more important parts for the rollercoaster such as. Installing fences around the area so the ride can be tested in the next few weeks. But a huge job that started today was the installation of the huge lift hill chain which began today!
The installation of the lift hill chain on rollercoasters is something that is hardly ever seen from a guest's perspective but today we manage to catch engineers and workers installing the massive lift hill chain for Hyperia. The chain is split into different sections and is assembled on-site. Lifted into place in sections, installing the lit hill chain is a long process. The chain is lifted to the top of the lift hill and fed downwards where gravity then takes over and feeds the rest of the system.
A long process but an exciting one! All of the chains can be pictured in crates on the floor near the new shop and photo unit.
Elsewhere across the construction site, fences are being installed. Three large pallets of fencing were delivered to the site during the evening today. And more gold theming is being added to the station! This time on the section where the train reenters the station from the break run.
We can't wait to see what the trains look like and for this ride to start testing.
Hyperia Track Completed! Top Of Lift Hill Lifted Into Place
Wednesday 6th March 2024
It was a foggy start to the day, but Hyperia is now complete! The crest of the lift hill has been lifted into place today and the track for Hyperia is now complete.
Weighing 13 tones the crown of the lift hill was lifted into place at 2:30pm.
149 days later, construction on Hyperia has been completed. The rollercoaster went vertical on 9th October 2023 and was completed on Wednesday 6th March.
Hyperia is now the tallest rollercoaster in the UK! The Big One at Blackpool Pleasure Beach has been knocked off the top spot.
