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10:44amTerry talks about the Oblivion chain that has been replaced (shown in the skip!), the Nemesis chain's lifespan, and why Thunder Looper was removed from the park in 1996.
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One of the first two loaded test launches of Thunder Looper, in 1990.
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One of the first two loaded test launches of Thunder Looper, in 1990.
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One of the first two loaded test launches of Thunder Looper, in 1990.
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One of the first two loaded test launches of Thunder Looper, in 1990.
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Looking at Thunder Looper from the New Beast's lift hill.
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The view on board Thunder Looper.
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An amazing view of the Forbidden Valley, taken from the top of the rear spire of Thunder Looper.
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Looking at the tall end tower of Thunder Looper from the New Beast.
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Looking towards Thunder Looper on a misty winter day.
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On Thunder Looper's station platform.
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Taken at the beginning of 1996, this shot shows Nemesis, now almost two years old, dominating the landscape in Forbidden Valley. Also shown is Thunder Looper, with 1996 being its final year in the park. Look closely, and you'll see that Thunder Looper was actually in action when this picture was taken.
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A superb view of the Nemesis construction site, taken from the top of Thunder Looper.
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A nice arty shot of the New Beast and Thunder Looper.
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Thunder Looper in action in 1993.
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This is the view that greeted you when entering the Forbidden Valley (called Thunder Valley back then) in 1993.
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