Alton Towers Almanac: Gallery: Thunder Looper

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One of the first two loaded test launches of Thunder Looper, in 1990.

Looking at Thunder Looper from the New Beast's lift hill.

The view on board Thunder Looper.

An amazing view of the Forbidden Valley, taken from the top of the rear spire of Thunder Looper.

Looking at the station platform from the Operator's cabin.

Looking at the tall end tower of Thunder Looper from the New Beast.

Looking towards Thunder Looper on a misty winter day.

On Thunder Looper's station platform.

A train in the station, ready to launch.

A great shot of the vertical loop with a train going through it.

A wide shot showing the length of the track.

The entrance to the queue line.

Thunder Looper in action in 1993.

This is the view that greeted you when entering the Forbidden Valley (called Thunder Valley back then) in 1993.

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