Alton Towers Latest Rumours/confirmations
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So... confirmation?
Nice!
Actually, I don't know how this is nice, for every advantage, there are tons of disadvantages (shutting up the critics/whining fanboys), but it still is!
Nice!
Actually, I don't know how this is nice, for every advantage, there are tons of disadvantages (shutting up the critics/whining fanboys), but it still is!
davidm
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Now someone with more time (and inclination) than me can take a couple of those pink squiggles (since there are at least 2 from different side-on angles), mess about in a bit of CAD and come up with a 3d model!
Amazing what a visit to the North Staffs planning office will get you isn't it.
Amazing what a visit to the North Staffs planning office will get you isn't it.
One of them new Intamin coasters a small air time one by looks of it.
Worlds first one with a backwards section, the public will fall for that as a worlds first we wont though.
Tbh its to much like Rita without the launch if they do that, they may as well just add track to Rita and improve the layout.
I imagine what ever it is will have a lift hill like the one on California Screaming so its silent, I think they use magnets or something like that and no I dont mean the launch section.
Worlds first one with a backwards section, the public will fall for that as a worlds first we wont though.
Tbh its to much like Rita without the launch if they do that, they may as well just add track to Rita and improve the layout.
I imagine what ever it is will have a lift hill like the one on California Screaming so its silent, I think they use magnets or something like that and no I dont mean the launch section.
I doubt Intamin ever would make anything with switchbacks. It's not in their catalogue, and they have a relatively solid business in making "traditional" coasters, as in "after the train somehow has gotten enough speed, it all about track". If people order anything from Intamin, they'll most likely get the traditional "get speed" section (launch or lift), followed by track, then brakes. No mid-ride gimmicks.
And B&M won't even make launches. I can't imagine them putting together a switchback. Not now.
My bet is Mack or Vekoma, or perhaps S&S.
Worst case scenario:
The Alton executives have designed the ride themselves (on NL), ordered track, theme and construction for £4 mill, and the last £8 mill is budgeted to be fixing design flaws and maintainance the coming three years. Basically, what SFMM would have done if they could see the future, but were forced to install X.
And B&M won't even make launches. I can't imagine them putting together a switchback. Not now.
My bet is Mack or Vekoma, or perhaps S&S.
Worst case scenario:
The Alton executives have designed the ride themselves (on NL), ordered track, theme and construction for £4 mill, and the last £8 mill is budgeted to be fixing design flaws and maintainance the coming three years. Basically, what SFMM would have done if they could see the future, but were forced to install X.
I came across this on Towers Times the other day, posted by "Big Dave" a few weeks ago.
Whilst its based on that "plan" from the ECC (and is nothing new) its a nice rendering of it and makes it clear where things should fit in relation to the other rides in the area. The plans posted on the last page fit this design, so I'm really beginning to think that this is what we're going to see, unless Alton are leading us on a wild goose chase.
Also a quote from Dan at Alton Towers Almanac:
It does sound quite interesting, especially the bit where the switchtrack seems to drop the train by a few floors, which could be our worlds first element that we've been looking for, as so far nothing seems to fit that. How about a drop tower part on a rollercoaster, or some sort of backwards tilt section. :lol:
As for manufacturer, I think we can rule out B&M, as I can't see them wanting to try switch track or anything else fancy like that. I'd put my money on Vekoma, but who knows.
Known Plans:
Rumoured Plans:
Whilst its based on that "plan" from the ECC (and is nothing new) its a nice rendering of it and makes it clear where things should fit in relation to the other rides in the area. The plans posted on the last page fit this design, so I'm really beginning to think that this is what we're going to see, unless Alton are leading us on a wild goose chase.
Also a quote from Dan at Alton Towers Almanac:
It does sound quite interesting, especially the bit where the switchtrack seems to drop the train by a few floors, which could be our worlds first element that we've been looking for, as so far nothing seems to fit that. How about a drop tower part on a rollercoaster, or some sort of backwards tilt section. :lol:
As for manufacturer, I think we can rule out B&M, as I can't see them wanting to try switch track or anything else fancy like that. I'd put my money on Vekoma, but who knows.
Uncle Arly
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Okay, it's not the new Nemesis...but, it's different, which is what Alton Towers is.
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