The water ride was bought by Flamingo Land in the early 1990s from Swiss manufacturer Bear Rides, which no longer trades. The ride, though always safe for passengers had a cumbersome control system which was difficult for the ride operator to maintain.

Sean Brian, Managing Director, Amusement Technical explains:

“There was a real lack of clarity with the control system because the manufacturer had made bespoke modifications to proprietary equipment. This resulted in an overly complex operation. Amusement Technical delivered a fully EN13814 compliant, brand new PLC and drive system which ensures the operator can easily control the ride as it takes passengers on a gentle riverboat safari and then onto a sixty-foot plummet down the Lost River falls.”

Flamingo Land is delighted with the result and has placed an order with Amusement Technical for a new Monorail which will be opened in time for the next season.