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Alton Towers | The Smiler | Gerstlauer Infinity
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rollermonkey
Strata Poster
Re: Alton Towers | SW7 | Unknown (Gestlauer?) World's 1st
So, what's this I hear that Alton has a new ride, probably a coaster, under construction?
So, what's this I hear that Alton has a new ride, probably a coaster, under construction?
SaiyanHajime
CF Legend
Re: Alton Towers | SW7 | Unknown (Gestlauer?) World's 1st
The whole Oblivion restraints thing seems like a big deal because its more noticable when a colour like orange fades. Most British coasters are dull, so no one notices when they get replaced.
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The whole Oblivion restraints thing seems like a big deal because its more noticable when a colour like orange fades. Most British coasters are dull, so no one notices when they get replaced.
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the king
Mega Poster
Re: Alton Towers | SW7 | Unknown (Gestlauer?) World's 1st
^If those are the foundations for the station, they are pretty deep. Comparing it to Saw, they didn't dig so deep as this except on the first hidden drop portion. Reason I suspect it is for the possible world's first element, is because of the deepness. But we will see in time.
^If those are the foundations for the station, they are pretty deep. Comparing it to Saw, they didn't dig so deep as this except on the first hidden drop portion. Reason I suspect it is for the possible world's first element, is because of the deepness. But we will see in time.
Uncle Arly
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Re: Alton Towers | SW7 | Unknown (Gestlauer?) World's 1st
The plans show that the station is dug down fairly deep though, don't they?
The plans show that the station is dug down fairly deep though, don't they?
Uncle Arly
Strata Poster
Re: New "world's first" coaster at Alton Towers 2013
If you look at this, you can clearly see that the station and bottom of the cobra roll and other inversion are dug down at a bit more than what we can currently see in the photo that you posted. I'm not saying something world first WON'T happen in the station area, but it doesn't like that is what this digging is for.
spicy said:
If you look at this, you can clearly see that the station and bottom of the cobra roll and other inversion are dug down at a bit more than what we can currently see in the photo that you posted. I'm not saying something world first WON'T happen in the station area, but it doesn't like that is what this digging is for.
the king
Mega Poster
Re: Alton Towers | SW7 | Unknown (Gestlauer?) World's 1st
Well, as you said that hole is for the cobra roll. But it isn't for the station or else people wouldn't be able to go out of the exit of the building. Anyway, I see why that hole has been dug and so it was my mistake. Thanks for pointing that out by the way.
Well, as you said that hole is for the cobra roll. But it isn't for the station or else people wouldn't be able to go out of the exit of the building. Anyway, I see why that hole has been dug and so it was my mistake. Thanks for pointing that out by the way.
Uncle Arly
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Re: Alton Towers | SW7 | Unknown (Gestlauer?) World's 1st
I could be wrong. I'm just making assumptions from the site. But, that is what it looks like to me.
I could be wrong. I'm just making assumptions from the site. But, that is what it looks like to me.
Kebab
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Re: Alton Towers | SW7 | Unknown (Gestlauer?) World's 1st
Alton Towers do love their holes... :roll:
I hope this isn't just a gimmick coaster, because the plans do look really promising. We could be getting our first solid decent-length, great paced coaster since the dawning of Nemesis, because you have to admit, everything after AIR (After Oblivion in some cases) has been pretty under-whelming. Should be a good surprise, I hope.
Am I the only one who doesn't care about 'worlds firsts' anymore? It seems the Towers have been relying on them far too much lately. :?
Alton Towers do love their holes... :roll:
I hope this isn't just a gimmick coaster, because the plans do look really promising. We could be getting our first solid decent-length, great paced coaster since the dawning of Nemesis, because you have to admit, everything after AIR (After Oblivion in some cases) has been pretty under-whelming. Should be a good surprise, I hope.
Am I the only one who doesn't care about 'worlds firsts' anymore? It seems the Towers have been relying on them far too much lately. :?
scott.smith
Roller Poster
Re: Alton Towers | SW7 | Unknown (Gestlauer?) World's 1st
But it would be nice if they made a world class rollercoaster then at the end of that you have worlds first element, in the past they have just been focusing on the element rather the whole rollercoaster
But it would be nice if they made a world class rollercoaster then at the end of that you have worlds first element, in the past they have just been focusing on the element rather the whole rollercoaster
Coasterlover
Roller Poster
Re: Alton Towers | SW7 | Unknown (Gestlauer?) World's 1st
Yeh they focus too much on the "Worlds First" element of each ride. They need to focus on the overall layouts rather than one element. Otherwise it's just going to end up as a park of prototypes. But this one looks good.
Yeh they focus too much on the "Worlds First" element of each ride. They need to focus on the overall layouts rather than one element. Otherwise it's just going to end up as a park of prototypes. But this one looks good.
Twn114
Roller Poster
Re: Alton Towers | SW7 | Unknown (Gestlauer?) World's 1st
I dont really care for the 'worlds firsts' either, at least not Th13teen! Air and Oblivion i can give a little bit of slack, Air gives what it is meant to deliver and Oblivion (although it is now pretty tame compared to other rides) was still at the time pretty successful as a worlds first
Th13teen on the other hand as most of us agree, not so good!
Im pretty sure we are never going to get anything on the same scale as Nemesis but i would love this to be one ride at Alton that i would be happy to jump straight back into a 2 hour queue and not mind...
Kebab said:
I dont really care for the 'worlds firsts' either, at least not Th13teen! Air and Oblivion i can give a little bit of slack, Air gives what it is meant to deliver and Oblivion (although it is now pretty tame compared to other rides) was still at the time pretty successful as a worlds first
Th13teen on the other hand as most of us agree, not so good!
Im pretty sure we are never going to get anything on the same scale as Nemesis but i would love this to be one ride at Alton that i would be happy to jump straight back into a 2 hour queue and not mind...
owentaylor121
Giga Poster
Re: Alton Towers | SW7 | Unknown (Gestlauer?) World's 1st
Very large hole,
Photo from towerstreet.
Very large hole,
Photo from towerstreet.
billybobjoebob
Mega Poster
Re: Alton Towers | SW7 | Unknown (Gestlauer?) World's 1st
what is that hole for???
what is that hole for???
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