Thorpe Park
Merlin’s thrill park on a former gravel pit outside London, aimed squarely at the teenage and twenty-something market. Its story over the past decade is one of long quiet spells punctuated by very big swings.
Coverage
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How Drop Tower Rides Actually Work: Freefall, Pneumatics and Magnetic Brakes
How do drop towers work? Gravity release and pneumatic launch explained, plus the eddy-current magnets that catch every gondola — with real rides and verified heights.
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LSM vs Hydraulic Launch: How Coasters Go 0–60 Without a Hill
How do launch coasters work? Hydraulic winches and LSM electromagnetic launches explained — and why the magnets have quietly won the speed war.
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Chain Lifts, Cable Lifts and Elevator Lifts Explained
The roller coaster lift hill in all its forms: how chain lifts, cable lifts, vertical lifts and elevator lifts get a train up there — and why designers pick each.
