sentences:  This was due to a complete refurbishment of the ride, including replacing all wood and repainting the entire structure.Magnetic brakes were installed on the final brake-run of the ride during the 2016–17 winter closed season, eliminating the need for manually operated brakes (as was previously the case with the friction brakes).The ride re-opened in April 2017 following installation and testing of the new brakes, however experienced more frequent technical issues during the rest of its operational life than it had done previously.