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This map was produced especially for the Halloween Scarefest event (cover).Oct 17, 2008
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A poster advertising the 2008 Scarefest event.Sep 04, 2008
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This is the section of track immediately following the inline twist over the station.Jul 17, 2008
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Further up the hill, again looking at the drop before the loop.Jul 17, 2008
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Looking towards the tunnel from a different angle.Jul 17, 2008
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From up the hill, looking back towards the vertical loop and the inline twist.Jul 17, 2008
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One of the fastest parts of the ride, just before the loop.Jul 17, 2008
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Looking up at Nemesis' vertical loop from beneath.Jul 17, 2008
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Now facing in the direction that the trains go, into the tunnel after the loop.Jul 17, 2008
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The drop before the loop.Jul 17, 2008
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Looking up towards the first helix, with the Monorail in the background.Jul 17, 2008
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Looking at the loop from the other side of the tunnel.Jul 17, 2008
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Looking back towards the vertical loop.Jul 17, 2008
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In the mid-ride tunnel, looking out in the direction that the trains head.Jul 17, 2008
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The hearse has arrived over a month earlier than in 2007, as the Scarefest is the only event on the calendar this year.Jul 08, 2008
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Spooky characters Skelvin, Patch, Franklin and Phil are back for 2008.Jul 08, 2008
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The hearse advertising the Hallowe'en event has appeared at the bottom of Towers Street.Jul 08, 2008
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The 2008 Scarefest version of the Alton Towers logo.Jul 08, 2008
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Workers connect part of the brake run track.May 16, 2008
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Alton Towers' first roller coaster, Corkscrew, being constructed in 1979.May 16, 2008
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This giant inflatable whale appeared during the event, with kids able to go inside and see a show.May 08, 2008
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19th March 2008The logo for Marauder's Mayhem.Mar 19, 2008
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19th March 2008The logo for Heave Ho.Mar 19, 2008
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18th March 2008Plans for new entrance signs at the main and trade entrances, reflecting the resort's various attractions.Mar 18, 2008
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9th February 2008A clear look at the brand new roof.Feb 12, 2008
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9th February 2008Looking towards the entrance for people heading to Cred Street/Ug Land. In the background you can see part of the roof that was unaffected by the fire.Feb 12, 2008
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9th February 2008Charred bits of wood lie on the ground next to the Sky Ride.Feb 12, 2008
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9th February 2008Looking at the other side of the station.Feb 12, 2008
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9th February 2008Above the exit for gondolas coming from Towers Street, you can see the new roof section.Feb 12, 2008
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9th February 2008The park are hoping to have the ride up and running for the start of the 2008 season.Feb 12, 2008
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9th February 2008Approaching the building from the other side.Feb 12, 2008
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9th February 2008Scaffolding stills surrounds the station.Feb 12, 2008
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9th February 2008Bits and pieces from the new roof are lying around the building.Feb 12, 2008
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9th February 2008Looking towards the station from the Towers Street approach.Feb 12, 2008
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On the lake, you can see a piece of (presumably interactive) theming with a target on.Feb 12, 2008
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Another look at the Battle Galleons station building.Feb 12, 2008
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This ride should prove to be very entertaining... and very wet!Feb 12, 2008
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This looks to be a platform from which observers can soak guests on the ride.Feb 12, 2008
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It is a lot bigger than the Splash Kart Challenge station which preceded it.Feb 12, 2008
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The station building is covered in scaffolding.Feb 12, 2008
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A closer look at the back of the galleon.Feb 12, 2008
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Lots of work has been done since we last saw the site! To the left of the galleon, you can see the trench which the boats will travel along.Feb 12, 2008
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A closer look at the ship.Feb 12, 2008
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The ship in the middle of the Battle Galleons lake is clearly visible on the approach from the Towers.Feb 12, 2008
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An alternative back cover from around the same time period.Jan 10, 2008
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An alternative front cover from around the same time period.Jan 10, 2008
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An alternative front cover from around the same time period.Jan 10, 2008
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An alternative back cover from around the same time period.Jan 10, 2008
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4th January 2008An artistic representation of the Mutiny Bay area, showing off the new water ride, Battle Galleons.Jan 04, 2008
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This shot from the late 80's shows the newly-installed Monorail travelling above the Grand Canyon Rapids.Jan 04, 2008
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The other half lies nearby.Dec 26, 2007
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The rest of the ride remains the same while the rethemed gondolas are being worked on elsewhere.Dec 26, 2007
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Half of a teapot, which used to sit in the middle of the ride.Dec 26, 2007
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The blue decals adorning the Tea Cup Ride have all but disappeared, and the operator's cabin has been painted white.Dec 26, 2007
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Work is being done on what used to be the Jester's Court McDonald's, as they are being replaced by Burger King.Dec 26, 2007
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The games units which used to line these walls have been removed, presumably temporarily, to allow the repainting of the building.Dec 26, 2007
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A lot of work has been done on the station, which is rumoured to be castle themed.Dec 26, 2007
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Another look at the station structure from the other side.Dec 26, 2007
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The footers for the track all now seem to be in place.Dec 26, 2007
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You can clearly see one of the platforms where guests will be able to soak riders with water guns.Dec 26, 2007
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Looking down the pathway that is adjacent to the Courtyard Tavern.Dec 26, 2007
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Over at the Battle Galleons construction site, no track has yet appeared.Dec 26, 2007
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If this is anything to go by, Mutiny Bay will be themed incredibly well.Dec 26, 2007
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Looking at the back of the ship.Dec 26, 2007
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Notice there is no gap in the structure on this side.Dec 26, 2007
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Looking down the other side of the ship.Dec 26, 2007
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A side-on look at the figurehead.Dec 26, 2007
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Mutiny Bay's 'dark' theme is depicted rather nicely with this skull figurehead.Dec 26, 2007
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Moving towards the front of the ship.Dec 26, 2007
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You can see a large hole in the side of the ship, possibly to allow guests to go through.Dec 26, 2007
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Guests will walk through the ship as part of the queue for the ride.Dec 26, 2007
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You can see the portholes in the side for the water cannons.Dec 26, 2007
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Looking down the side of the ship, which will sit beside the Battle Galleons station.Dec 26, 2007
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The ship is being built at Tussauds Studios North, which resides at Alton Towers.Dec 26, 2007
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A major part of the theming for Battle Galleons is this ghost ship, currently under construction.Dec 26, 2007
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