Alton Towers Almanac: Gallery: March 4th 2005

Please note that Alton Towers Almanac is no longer maintained or updated, and almost all information will be out of date.

For the latest information, please visit Alton Towers’ official website.

ATA › Gallery › Construction › Rita - Queen of Speed › March 4th 2005

The area underneath the crossover, where the queue lines are still being constructed.

A nice shot demonstrating how tightly packed Corkscrew, Rita and the Sky Ride are.

From Corkscrew's station platform, we look towards the ride's exit path that wraps itself around the queue line for both roller coasters.

This is the area's central plaza, with the Corkscrew dinosaur skull now reinstalled in Ug Land.

The path you will take once you've exited Corkscrew, and walk past the ride's photo booth.

Rita's Priority Pass and Single Rider queue line entrances, with the ride restrictions board now up between them.

A closer look at the Corkscrew dinosaur skull, which was placed in storage during the bulk of the Ug Land overhaul.

Rita's queue line entrance sign now seems to be complete, unless the word "Rita" is due to appear on top of the curvy pole above it.

These cylinders are possibly nitrogen to cool the hydraulics... answers on a postcard!

The hydraulics shed for Rita, now completely themed.

Here is a sneak peak at the view you'll get from Corkscrew's queue line.

Corkscrew's queue line entrance, complete with "Do Not Feed The Animal" bones nearby.

Another look at Rita's hydraulics shed, which will soon be tested to its limits as Rita's first run is due to happen next week.

Alton Towers would like to remind you that despite appearances, you are actually still in a prehistoric land...

The area next to Rita's hydraulics shed, where Ug Swinger will be placed. This is where the queue line will be built.

Ug Swinger is being reinstalled in Ug Land after being temporarily moved off-site for the last few months.

Ug Swinger's base being reconstructed. The ride is positioned slightly away from where it had previously been situated during the last few seasons.

The area behind the hydraulics shed, which will be an access point for guests to get to Ug Swinger.

The area in front of the hydraulics shed. Note the red-and-white barrels, which probably form part of the theming.

Rita's alternative queue entrances, with the ride looming above.

Here's a look at the station platform, as seen from the "control tower".

Either 1 or 2 high powered smoke machines are to be fitted to the rear of the launch zone, and will fire a fraction of a second before launch, to give the effect of burning rubber and exhaust smoke.

The side of the control tower now has this cool motif on it.

On the platform, we take a look at the two Intamin Rocket trains. Note the Sky Ride station in the background.

This is train number 1, aka the purple coloured train. The restraints seem less constricting than was originally feared.

These seats will have to be comfortable, as the train is powered to 100km/h in less than 2.5 seconds...

The back of the train has a very "Cadillac" feel to it, continuing the racing theme.

The brake run, with train 2 (the blue coloured train) sat stationary in it.

On closer inspection, we can see that this car has the "test dummies" in it in preparation for next week's test.

These bottles are filled with anti-freeze. They are more detailed in terms of shape than the usual dummies used by Alton Towers for testing.

Back on the station platform, looking towards the nearly complete Control Tower.

Rita's on-ride photo shop, which you will see opposite you as you exit the ride.

Work continues on the area to get it ready for the March 25th hotel guest rides...

Bouncing Bugs, formerly Ug Bugs, in its new Cred Street home. The ride control booth has now been painted to fit in with the area's theme.

Cred Street, which is the next part of Alton Towers to be redeveloped... watch this space!

35 images on 1 page(s)

How to: Submit a photo to the ATA gallery | Powered by Coppermine Photo Gallery