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ATAGalleryConstructionRita - Queen of Speed › February 15th 2005
First Train Arrives
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The trains have arrived! One, consisting of just two cars, is being winched around the circuit to make sure there are no problems with the track.
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Work is continuing on the ride's station platform. These objects seem to be the loading bays.
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Rita's queue line entrance, themed as a giant half-tyre, is now in place.
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A closer look at the "test" train, which consists of just two cars. The trains, once ready, will probably be five cars in length.
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