Alton Towers Almanac: Gallery: September 1st 2001

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Supports have now appeared in the main car park, close to where the Air lift hill is being built.

More steel for the lift hill/first drop.

What is this? We have no idea...

More supports on the grass, shows how well the supports will blend in with the surroundings.

A few more bits of steel.

The construction crew are now preparing to install the supports for the lift hill and first drop.

A curved track section ready to be installed.

Some small supports in the lower car park.

The concrete roof of the first tunnel is now being placed, suggesting that track has been placed. Lift hill motors are also being installed.

A view across the top of the tunnel towards the station.

In the background, part of the track which includes the switching mechanism for the dual station.

One of the first pieces of lift hill supports is now installed and ready.

The crane is being used to install the tunnel track pieces, and the roof for the tunnel itself.

A close up of the front of the station shows where the two station tracks meet.

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