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These cylinders are possibly nitrogen to cool the hydraulics... answers on a postcard!Nov 05, 2005
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On the platform, we take a look at the two Intamin Rocket trains. Note the Sky Ride station in the background.Nov 05, 2005
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Ug Swinger's base being reconstructed. The ride is positioned slightly away from where it had previously been situated during the last few seasons.Nov 05, 2005
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The area underneath the crossover, where the queue lines are still being constructed.Nov 05, 2005
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From Corkscrew's station platform, we look towards the ride's exit path that wraps itself around the queue line for both roller coasters.Nov 05, 2005
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This is the area's central plaza, with the Corkscrew dinosaur skull now reinstalled in Ug Land.Nov 05, 2005
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Alton Towers would like to remind you that despite appearances, you are actually still in a prehistoric land...Nov 05, 2005
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Rita's Priority Pass and Single Rider queue line entrances, with the ride restrictions board now up between them.Nov 05, 2005
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Rita's queue line entrance sign now seems to be complete, unless the word "Rita" is due to appear on top of the curvy pole above it.Nov 05, 2005
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Ug Swinger is being reinstalled in Ug Land after being temporarily moved off-site for the last few months.Nov 05, 2005
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The hydraulics shed for Rita, now completely themed.Nov 05, 2005
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Another look at Rita's hydraulics shed, which will soon be tested to its limits as Rita's first run is due to happen next week.Nov 05, 2005
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The path you will take once you've exited Corkscrew, and walk past the ride's photo booth.Nov 05, 2005
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A nice shot demonstrating how tightly packed Corkscrew, Rita and the Sky Ride are.Nov 05, 2005
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These pieces of steelwork were used for the transportation of Rita's trains from Germany to the UK.Nov 05, 2005
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Another look at the discarded steelwork. It is being stored behind Toyland Tours, along with the Lava Lump that is due to be relocated to the Forbidden Valley for 2005.Nov 05, 2005
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The trains were secured onto these pieces of faux track, inside the containers.Nov 05, 2005
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The steel used in the trains' transportation may be retained for future train maintenance purposes.Nov 05, 2005
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The "Bouncing Bugs" (formerly Ug Bugs in Ug Land) in their new location, as the operator cabin for the ride is constructed.Nov 05, 2005
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In this shot you can make out the Ug Land entrance arch, and also another "flaming tyre" motif on top of Rita's on-ride photo shop, if you look carefully.Nov 05, 2005
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This turn will get the adrenaline pumping as you fly past Corkscrew at high speed.Nov 05, 2005
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A close up of the much brighter yellow colour of Corkscrew this year.Nov 05, 2005
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Rita's final turn and maintenance shed. The shed has been constructed using steel from the now dismantled Cave Games building.Nov 05, 2005
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Another look at Rita's train, as work continues on the station platform.Nov 05, 2005
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From this vantage point, you can see much of Rita's track circuit, and the work going on below.Nov 05, 2005
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Corkscrew is still having its station canopy redone, and you can see work continuing on Rita's queue line in the background.Nov 05, 2005
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One of the Corkscrew trains, which has not been re-themed for the new season. However, head padding will be added to one of the trains for 2005, which some people may be relieved to hear!Nov 05, 2005
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From Corkscrew's lift hill, we take a look across at Rita's train 1 in the launch area, as well as the first brake section above it.Nov 05, 2005
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With the steelwork in place and the trains on track, it won't be long before Rita starts the testing process.Nov 05, 2005
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Looking at Corkscrew's second corkscrew, looking fantastic now it's had a lick of paint.Nov 05, 2005
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One of the Ug Land entrance arches, now with two foghorns attached.Nov 05, 2005
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Here we take a look at the wheel mounting of the second train.Nov 05, 2005
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The inside of the maintenance shed, still under construction.Nov 05, 2005
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Looking up the disabled access ramp of Corkscrew, with Rita towering above you.Nov 05, 2005
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The second train seems to be a different colour to the first one - this one is a purple colour as opposed to the dark blue of Train 1.Nov 05, 2005
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Train 2, which was delivered on Thursday. Note that it's on track out the back of the maintenance shed!Nov 05, 2005
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One of Corkscrew's trains, sat in the ride's brake run. It was put back onto the track on Thursday.Nov 05, 2005
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Rita's maintenance shed, the track, and Corkscrew, all tightly packed together.Nov 05, 2005
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A closer look at the back of the second train.Nov 05, 2005
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The second train is being delivered.Nov 05, 2005
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Ug Bugs, which has been relocated to the old Cadbury's Chocolate House site in Cred Street. It remains to be seen whether the ride will keep its old name in 2005.Nov 05, 2005
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Another look at the sign. In the background, you can see both Corkscrew's queue line being built and also part of Rita's.Nov 05, 2005
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From Corkscrew's brake run, we take a look towards Rita's station.Nov 05, 2005
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Corkscrew's station, without a roof to cover it from the snow fall. Note how close Rita comes to it.Nov 05, 2005
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The Priority Pass Queue entrance (left) and the Single Rider Queue entrance (right), complete with "flaming tyre" signs.Nov 05, 2005
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These posts in front of Rita's station are marking out the normal and single rider queue lines.Nov 05, 2005
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Rita's queue line entrance sign, as seen from the front. The tyre motif is continued here also.Nov 05, 2005
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A closer shot of one of Rita's trains, sat in the launch area.Nov 05, 2005
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Corkscrew's queue line entrance, which has now been reinstalled in Ug Land, having been removed in December.Nov 05, 2005
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From Corkscrew, we take a look across at Rita's hydraulics shed, along with the "tyre" entrance sign, and the posts marking out Rita's queue line.Nov 05, 2005
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A look at one of the Rita trains, now fully assembled. As anticipated, the train is five cars in length. No modifications have been made to the restraints at present.Nov 05, 2005
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The test train in the brake run.Nov 05, 2005
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More work is being done on the maintenance shed, which will house one or both of the trains once complete.Nov 05, 2005
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Next to Rita's exit stairs is the lift which will allow disabled guests to get onto the station platform.Nov 05, 2005
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The final turns of both Rita and Corkscrew. These two roller coasters are much more intertwined than the Nemesis/Air paring across the park.Nov 05, 2005
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In this photo of the side of one of the cars, you can see the Rita flaming motif much more clearly.Nov 05, 2005
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This massive silo is being used for holding silica sand, which is used in the track.Nov 05, 2005
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Underneath Corkscrew's first drop, looking towards the new coaster.Nov 05, 2005
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Rita's control panel, freshly installed in the control tower.Nov 05, 2005
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In Fountain Square, the RCS construction team are still very much hard at work.Nov 05, 2005
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Above the Rita train, the striking image of Corkscrew and Rita. Ug Land will be very crowded from 2005 onwards, in more ways than one!Nov 05, 2005
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The Rita maintenance shed, still under construction.Nov 05, 2005
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Rita's ride photo booth and shop, which now seems to be complete. The "race track in Ug Land" theme is achieved by mixing the prehistoric leopardskin look and the chequered poles.Nov 05, 2005
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The view through the Ug Land entrance arch. work is continuing on the station area of the ride.Nov 05, 2005
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The final turn of Rita, with Corkscrew right next to it.Nov 05, 2005
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Rita's control tower. Note the distinctly "Ug Land" patterns on the stairs up to the door.Nov 05, 2005
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You can see the frame, to the right of the control tower, that will hold the themed "starting lights" for the ride.Nov 05, 2005
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One of the trains sat in the brake run. Once assembled fully, the trains will be five cars in length. On the front train, you can just make out a "Rita" logo leading into the flame motif.Nov 05, 2005
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The train in the brake run. Work is also going on under the station at the moment.Nov 05, 2005
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The track dominates the Ug Land skyline.Nov 05, 2005
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A closer look at the front of the train. The ride's logo is clearly displayed inamongst the "flame" graphics.Nov 05, 2005
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A closeup of a row of seats, which confirms that the ride has OTSRs ("over the shoulder restraints").Nov 05, 2005
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Looking down the brake run, at the station. You can clearly see the brake section above and to the right of the station platform. Also note the transfer track mechanism, which normally would be across to the right to allow trains to enter the station.Nov 05, 2005
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The final turn, brake run, and also the transfer table which leads into the maintenance shed for the ride.Nov 05, 2005
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Down by Corkscrew's brake run, you can see how close Rita comes to the Vekoma - a very stark contrast between old and new! Also, you get a clearer view of the maintenance shed frame from here.Nov 05, 2005
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The final turn of Rita, with a car resting in the brake run. This turn will be taken at a reasonably low speed as it immediately follows some trim/block brakes.Nov 05, 2005
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From inside the "control tower", you can clearly see the steps up to the platform for the normal queue and priority pass holders. Also note the exit steps just behind them.Nov 05, 2005
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The launch section of track. Even though the steelwork is all in place, there is still a lot of work to do before the ride can open to the public!Nov 05, 2005
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The train in the brake run. Tying in with the already apparent theming, the cars have a very striking "hot rod" image about them.Nov 05, 2005
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Rita's presence will be very much felt even by the Sky Ride station next to Ug Land. You can just see the maintenance garage being constructed alongside the train on the track.Nov 05, 2005
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Work is continuing on the ride's station platform. These objects seem to be the loading bays.Nov 05, 2005
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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.Nov 05, 2005
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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.Nov 05, 2005
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Rita's queue line entrance, themed as a giant half-tyre, is now in place.Nov 05, 2005
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Looking up at the crossover shows you the sheer scale of this new roller coaster.Nov 05, 2005
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A lot of work is happening in the hydraulic room at the moment. The hydraulic pipes are enormous, and the associated equipment (pumps/accumulators/tanks etc) are also massive. The winch cable has also been put in now.Nov 05, 2005
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From the top of Corkscrew's lift hill, we can now see a large majority of the ride circuit in one shot.Nov 05, 2005
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A gorgeous shot of the crossover section.Nov 05, 2005
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Standing on the station platform, looking down the launch. Notice how close the first set of brakes are, on the right hand side.Nov 05, 2005
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A beautiful shot of the newly repainted Corkscrew.Nov 05, 2005
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The first turn and the third turn, seen from the back of the construction site.Nov 05, 2005
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A nice look at the crossover point.Nov 05, 2005
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Here we can see just how steep the climb is up towards the first airtime hill.Nov 05, 2005
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A look at the "middle" section of the crossover, as it heads back towards the hydraulics building.Nov 05, 2005
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Theming for Corkscrew is coming along nicely now. Note the fence posts in the foreground, presumably marking out one of the queue lines.Nov 05, 2005
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The turn around Corkscrew's photo booth, also passing close to the trees.Nov 05, 2005
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A look at the hydraulics building. The ride will be doing 60mph as it flies over this structure.Nov 05, 2005
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A nice close-up on that section of track.Nov 05, 2005
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That first hill should make a few stomachs churn...Nov 05, 2005
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Look how close the sections of track come to each other!Nov 05, 2005
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Those giant sections of track, near to where Ug Swinger will be placed.Nov 05, 2005
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The crossovers from a different angle.Nov 05, 2005
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Rita's crossovers. Riders will go over the top one first, then the middle one, and towards the end of the ride they will go over the lower section of track.Nov 05, 2005
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The turn that goes around Corkscrew's on-ride photo shop.Nov 05, 2005
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The first turn above the hydraulics building, which now has more chequered flag patterns on.Nov 05, 2005
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A worker on a cherry picker above the first banked turn.Nov 05, 2005
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The banked first turn.Nov 05, 2005
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This shot gives you an idea of how big the ride is - and it gets even higher than this!Nov 05, 2005
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Another look at the first and third turn, which pass close to the trees.Nov 05, 2005
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Those first turns again, sharing some oddly-shaped supports.Nov 05, 2005
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Another shot of those high-speed banked turns.Nov 05, 2005
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A closer view of those crossovers.Nov 05, 2005
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A look at the point where the three sections of track cross over each other. It also shows how large the ride will be at its tallest point.Nov 05, 2005
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The control tower on the station platform, which now says "Race Control, Thunder Rock Rally".Nov 05, 2005
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As we move closer to the site, you can see just how high the ride's first "airtime" hill is. Notice that the Ug Land entrance supports have been put back in place.Nov 05, 2005
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A distant perspective of the newest roller coaster to be added to Alton Towers.Nov 05, 2005
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Construction of steel is around half completed now. The coaster is so large, it can be seen from Towers Street, at the other end of the park!Nov 05, 2005
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The banked turn that goes around Corkscrew's on-ride photo booth is now in place.Nov 05, 2005
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The first turn, which shares its supports with part of the track later in the ride. Both sections were erected at the same time for obvious logistical reasons.Nov 05, 2005
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Following on from the previous photograph, we can see how the track loops around the photo booth.Nov 05, 2005
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A close look at the track that comes near to Corkscrew's station. To get your bearings, look at Corkscrew's lift hill in the background.Nov 05, 2005
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This photo shows just how terrifyingly close Rita will come to Corkscrew's station. The ride will be doing around 50mph at this point.Nov 05, 2005
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A look at how the station work is progressing shows the ride operator's control booth - it's more like a control tower!Nov 05, 2005
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An overview of the construction site. You can see the work continuing on the hydraulics building.Nov 05, 2005
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You can see the bases of the supports that will carry Rita's track over Corkscrew's station. Note that half the platform is now missing!Nov 05, 2005
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These reservoirs, currently stored in Fountain Square, are full of hydraulic oil.Nov 05, 2005
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This photo shows how construction of the station is progressing.Nov 05, 2005
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A label on one of the crates in the car park.Nov 05, 2005
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Another look at ride parts in storage.Nov 05, 2005
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Some of the track stored in the car park near Splash Landings.Nov 05, 2005
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A distant shot of the track in the car park.Nov 05, 2005
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So many parts of the ride still waiting to be constructed!Nov 05, 2005
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Track in the car park.Nov 05, 2005
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A fairly hefty component has appeared in Fountain Square, probably part of the launch mechanism.Nov 05, 2005
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More large supports waiting to be erected on site.Nov 05, 2005
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A wider look at Corkscrew's new paint job.Nov 05, 2005
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Steelwork for Rita's station has now started to be erected on site.Nov 05, 2005
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Some more track in the car park.Nov 05, 2005
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Some of the track is also being stored in the car parks outside the Alton Towers hotels.Nov 05, 2005
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Track sections in Fountain Square, after snowfall earlier on in the day.Nov 05, 2005
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Looking down Rita's launch section, you can see just how close it will be to Corkscrew's brake run.Nov 05, 2005
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Corkscrew, now repainted a slightly lighter yellow than it had been.Nov 05, 2005
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A close-up shot of part of the launch section of track.Nov 05, 2005
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Large footers for the section of Rita that passes close to Corkscrew's revamped station. Notice the Corkscrew On-Ride photo shop in the background.Nov 05, 2005
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Theming work has begun! In this photo, you can see that a chequered flag pattern is being applied to the side of the launch hydraulics building.Nov 05, 2005
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Supports lying on the floor next to the Fountain Square BBQ.Nov 05, 2005
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A closer look at the steelwork.Nov 05, 2005
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These miscellaneous items are currently being stored under the BBQ tent.Nov 05, 2005
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Sandbags, and lots of them!Nov 05, 2005
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From the entrance, you can clearly see the launch's incline as the ride car goes from 0 to 100.Nov 05, 2005
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Bits of track outside Hex. We think they are either brake sections or transfer track.Nov 05, 2005
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A closer look at the launch section of track.Nov 05, 2005
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Steelwork in storage awaiting installation. This is a slightly lighter brown than that of the supports. Possibly for the station?Nov 05, 2005
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A close-up view of the accumulators shown earlier.Nov 05, 2005
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More track that will be in/around the station area once construction is complete.Nov 05, 2005
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The Ug Land entrance, minus the "entrance arch" which was removed last month.Nov 05, 2005
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The fencing for the new Corkscrew & Rita queuelines arrived yesterday. It is in storage just in front of McDonald's Cred Street Diner.Nov 05, 2005
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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.Nov 05, 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.Nov 05, 2005
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The Ug Land dinosaur skull, which will form a major part of the theming next year.Nov 05, 2005
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Supports outside Hex.Nov 05, 2005
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The Ug Land entrance sign. It has been removed temporarily to allow large vehicles access to the construction site.Nov 05, 2005
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Curved sections of track, next to the Bungee Jump game.Nov 05, 2005
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Track stored next to Hex. In the background you can see the (orange) RCS Site Office.Nov 05, 2005
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More track next to Hex.Nov 05, 2005
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There are lots of bits and pieces lying around still in Fountain Square.Nov 05, 2005
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Corkscrew's entrance sign, removed for the time being as the ride's queueline is being remodeled. The sign is being stored outside the Tussaud's Art Workshop behind Cred Street.Nov 05, 2005
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Curved sections of Rita track that will soon be installed in Ug Land.Nov 05, 2005
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From a nearby spot, we look towards the start of the launch track.Nov 05, 2005
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This photo was taken from Corkscrew's brake run. Look how close the two coasters are!Nov 05, 2005
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More track in Fountain Square: brake run maybe?Nov 05, 2005
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Rita and Corkscrew: together in 2005. You can clearly see the yellow "fins" above the track that form part of the launch mechanism.Nov 05, 2005
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Past the hydraulic motor building, more large footers.Nov 05, 2005
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Footers near where Bone Shaker used to be situated. From the distance you can see how far away from Corkscrew the ride will go.Nov 05, 2005
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A side-on view of the building underneath the end part of Rita's launch.Nov 05, 2005
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A closer look at the launch section of this Intamin track.Nov 05, 2005
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More work going on to construct the building Rita will roar above.Nov 05, 2005
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From the side, you can see how Rita's launch will have a slight incline.Nov 05, 2005
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Hefty footers situated next to Corkscrew's final turn before the the station.Nov 05, 2005
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Looking from Rita's station area towards the first helix. You can see how people will be able to walk underneath the train roaring above.Nov 05, 2005
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The start of the launch section. Notice how close the station will be to Corkscrew's brake run.Nov 05, 2005
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Looking at the launch section from a distance.Nov 05, 2005
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The structure that Rita will pass above just after the launch. We believe this could be where all the hydraulic motors will be stored.Nov 05, 2005
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Looking back down the launch section.Nov 05, 2005
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Back down on ground level, another look at Corkscrew's photo booth.Nov 05, 2005
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Corkscrew's final turn. Note the fact that the queueline for Corkscrew has already been removed in preparation for the re-landscaping in 2005.Nov 05, 2005
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From here you can see the start of Rita's launch, and the area where the station is being constructed next to Corkscrew's brake run.Nov 05, 2005
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We think this is steelwork that will form part of the first banked helix.Nov 05, 2005
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Looking further left again, and the scale of Rita is put into perspective by Corkscrew.Nov 05, 2005
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Looking from Corkscrew towards where the first helix will be. You can also see the area to the right where part of Rita will pass very close to Corkscrew's station.Nov 05, 2005
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From the same vantage point, you can see how far the launch section stretches.Nov 05, 2005
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Curvy track and more supports in Fountain Square.Nov 05, 2005
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Looking at the launch, now complete.Nov 05, 2005
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Footers next to the Corkscrew On-Ride Photo booth.Nov 05, 2005
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Corkscrew's On-Ride Photo booth, now with a large area cleared behind it for one of Rita's helixes.Nov 05, 2005
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A closer look at those footers.Nov 05, 2005
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The same shot, taken from a slightly higher vantage point.Nov 05, 2005
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The first photo of steelwork in place! As you can see from this unique viewpoint, the track leading up to the first banked curve is now complete.Nov 05, 2005
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More supports in the foreground, with the first pieces of curved track in the background.Nov 05, 2005
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A row of supports lying on the floor.Nov 05, 2005
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