Last additions - Tom
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The lift will be tyre driven to help reduce noise.Oct 12, 2009
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After exiting the station the train will follow the track 180 degrees...Oct 12, 2009
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... to the bottom of the lift hill.Oct 12, 2009
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A close up of what will be the station block sections of the track.Oct 12, 2009
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The new lift hill section is then man-handled into place ready for permanent fitting.Oct 12, 2009
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An overview of the construction site.Oct 12, 2009
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Track has started to be fitted at a very rapid pace, this section will enter the top of the station building.Oct 12, 2009
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The raised track section as viewed from Ritas platform.Oct 12, 2009
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A section of the lift hill is craned in. The large motors are already attached to each lift wheel under the trackOct 12, 2009
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A wider view of the raised track sectionOct 12, 2009
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Lots of progress on the SW6 site, the pit under the station building has now been lined with concrete.Oct 12, 2009
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Some of the concrete footers for the lift hill have been poured.Sep 01, 2009
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An overview of the construction zone. What can't be seen is a long and fairly deep curved trench being dug at the back of the site.Sep 01, 2009
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A large and deep hole has appeared in the middle of the old corkscrew site.Sep 01, 2009
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The large hole appears to be located where the station building is to be built.Sep 01, 2009
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Lots of groundwork is under way, trenches are being dug and holes for footers are being created.Sep 01, 2009
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A new banner advertising the new ride has appeared at the construction site.Sep 01, 2009
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The site office.May 18, 2009
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The major construction work is expected to begin in mid-June.May 18, 2009
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Halfway down the site, where the ride will return from the woodland.May 18, 2009
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You can also see the site office from the pathway between Ug Land and Cloud Cuckoo Land.May 18, 2009
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From Rita's queue line, looking through a section of Corkscrew's disused queue.May 18, 2009
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The construction site, with one of the containers previously used for Sharkbait Reef sat next to Rita's brake run.May 18, 2009
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An overview of the construction site.Mar 29, 2009
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This teaser banner has appeared next to Rita's queue line, promoting the new coaster.Mar 29, 2009
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Corkscrew's operator cabin is the only part of the iconic ride left on-site.Mar 29, 2009
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Metal framework at the far end of the site is waiting to be removed.Mar 29, 2009
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A closer look at Corkscrew's operator cabin, with the safety license still stuck to the window.Mar 29, 2009
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A sign instructing guests to stay out of the construction site.Mar 29, 2009
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Feb 15, 2009
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The Mutiny Bay Shoppe will still be utilised, as the exit to the new attraction.Feb 15, 2009
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The 3D Cinema building has been stripped bare ready to add its new theming and entrance.Feb 15, 2009
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The entrance to Ug Land looks different without Corkscrew behind it.Feb 15, 2009
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The absence of Corkscrew in the skyline is very noticeable after 29 years of service.Feb 15, 2009
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Oct 29, 2008
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Guest information outside Terror of the Towers.Oct 29, 2008
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One of many lanterns around the park.Oct 29, 2008
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The entrance to Terror of the Towers, back for another year.Oct 29, 2008
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Algenon's show gets a modified storyline for the duration of the Scarefest.Oct 29, 2008
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One of two skeletons welcoming you into the X-Sector.Oct 29, 2008
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There were several of these giant pumpkins dotted around the park, great for group photos.Oct 29, 2008
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Another giant pumpkin, in Cred Street.Oct 29, 2008
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A skeleton wearing an Alton Towers staff fleece, outside one of the office windows.Oct 29, 2008
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Another grave on Towers Street.Oct 29, 2008
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The traditional giant skull makes its return, temporarily replacing the leaping frog fountains.Oct 29, 2008
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A gravestone covered in pumpkins.Oct 29, 2008
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The park's main entrance looks fantastic with these Hallowe'en extras.Oct 29, 2008
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Towers Street has lots of extra theming, like this grave.Oct 29, 2008
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The entrance to the Monorail station by the car parks gets a spooky addition.Oct 29, 2008
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Heave Ho only arrived on-site on the morning of park opening, so wasn't ready in time.Mar 16, 2008
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The target opening date for the ride is Thursday 20th.Mar 16, 2008
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