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ATA › Gallery › Construction › Rita - Queen of Speed › January 13th 2005
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 The first photo of 2005! Looking through an arch near the exit of Hex at the huge amount of steelwork yet to be put in place.
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 Some accumulators. These are like large pistons that store hydraulic oil under pressure (forced against nitrogen gas) prior to being released through the motors.
   
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