Alton Towers Almanac: Gallery: March 16th 2005

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The wall underneath the "Race Control" booth looks different now, as Tussaud's Studios are now beginning to install more theming.

A nice photo of Rita and Corkscrew together.

Ug Swinger now has the chains for the seats attached.

Corkscrew is being tested using the same dummies that were used during Air's testing.

One of the "testers" doesn't look too happy about riding Corkscrew in the rain...

Corkscrew's on-ride photo booth, which has hardly changed since Ug Land closed, save for the backdrop.

Still no canopy for Corkscrew. With Tussaud's Studios on site we assume it'll be in place soon.

These food outlets provide shelter for the foghorns that have yet to be put in place.

This is one view you won't be able to get once Ug Land reopens, as the canopy covering Corkscrew's station will obstruct the view.

Queueing for Corkscrew will be more exciting this year, as Rita rushes past overhead.

Another look at one of the Corkscrew test dummies.

Work continues putting plants in the soil that surrounds some of Rita's supports.

The first turn, above, and the third turn, below.

Seats for Ug Swinger sit on the platform, waiting to be attached to the many chains.

More fog horns, this time sat next to Rita's hydraulics building.

Looking through the dinosaur skull, towards Corkscrew.

Back Stage Technologies are on site, presumably to install the smoke effect that happens when a train launches.

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