Express: n. A fast train or bus making a number of stops.

In Short:

Rocky Express gives a surprisingly intense ride that will please younger children.

Statistics:

Opened: 1989
Manufacturer: Mack
Area: Canada Creek
Ride Type: Old Train
On Ride Photo: No
Official Rating: Thrilling and Fun

Max Revolutions: 11rpm
Throughput: 700 people/hour
Ride Duration: 120 seconds

Photos:

Video:

Switch between 360p, 480p and 720p HD!

Music:

Hear the Rocky Express Soundtrack in the TTP Music Player - click the link below to open the player in a new window. Copyright for these tracks remains with the original artists and Thorpe Park.

TTP Review:

Rocky Express is aimed at families and children. Riders board one of many trains that are all connected to the middle of the ride. The middle motor starts to rotate, and gradually get faster and faster, taking the trains with it. Riders are pushed against the left hand side of the trains due to the forces acting on the body.

Rocky Express is a pleasant ride. It makes good use of a small space, and appeals to a lot of people. It's actually rougher and more intense than it looks, too - which is a bonus. However, it often lasts too long - causing riders to question when the ride will actually stop. For kids and their parents, Rocky Express is a generally entertaining attraction. If you're a thrill seeker, seek elsewhere.

Positives:

• Well themed cars.
• Catchy soundtrack.

Negatives:

• Riders in the outside seats often get squashed by those seated in the inside seats.
• Ride can last too long.

Your Reviews:

"I think Rocky Express is a fast, fun ride for children but people in the inside seats are easily squashed by the people on the outside."
Zoe, London, UK.