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ATA › Gallery › Construction › Thirteen › 5th October 2009
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 Lots of progress on the SW6 site, the pit under the station building has now been lined with concrete.
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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.
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 A wider view of the raised track section
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 The raised track section as viewed from Ritas platform.
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 A close up of what will be the station block sections of the track.
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 After exiting the station the train will follow the track 180 degrees...
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 ... to the bottom of the lift hill.
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 The lift will be tyre driven to help reduce noise.
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 An overview of the construction site.
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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 track
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 The new lift hill section is then man-handled into place ready for permanent fitting.
 
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