Alton Towers | The Smiler | Gerstlauer Infinity
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Nemesis of oblivion
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Re: Alton Towers | SW7 | Unknown (Gestlauer?) World's 1st
From Krazycoaster on Towers Times
The Base for the station
From Krazycoaster on Towers Times
The Base for the station
Dar
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Re: Alton Towers | SW7 | Unknown (Gestlauer?) World's 1st
After seeing these pictures, I really can't imagine there being enough space for any kind of moving mechanism. Especially not one that rotates the car round the heartline.
Either way, good to see some activity that isn't mud!
After seeing these pictures, I really can't imagine there being enough space for any kind of moving mechanism. Especially not one that rotates the car round the heartline.
Either way, good to see some activity that isn't mud!
Inverse
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Re: Alton Towers | SW7 | Unknown (Gestlauer?) World's 1st
They've obviously looked at Thirteen and thought to themselves: "What a fantastic success that was! It didn't have any teething problems at all... What other extremely complex mechanism could we install onto an otherwise perfectly good roller coaster to essentially stop it and turn it into a flat for a few moments?"
They've obviously looked at Thirteen and thought to themselves: "What a fantastic success that was! It didn't have any teething problems at all... What other extremely complex mechanism could we install onto an otherwise perfectly good roller coaster to essentially stop it and turn it into a flat for a few moments?"
Nemesis of oblivion
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Re: Alton Towers | SW7 | Unknown (Gestlauer?) World's 1st
Does anyoe though how much of the queue will be inside the building?
Does anyoe though how much of the queue will be inside the building?
Re: Alton Towers | SW7 | Unknown (Gestlauer?) World's 1st
Would be amusing if the rumour wasn't true.
It's exciting to see some cranes and building materials being used on sight. If you know me from the RCT3 forum you'd know I have a fetish for landscape but even I was getting weary of Mudgasms.
Dar said:
Would be amusing if the rumour wasn't true.
It's exciting to see some cranes and building materials being used on sight. If you know me from the RCT3 forum you'd know I have a fetish for landscape but even I was getting weary of Mudgasms.
owentaylor121
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Re: Alton Towers | SW7 | Unknown (Gestlauer?) World's 1st
It's to see that something is happening, but it seem's like they are wait for the closed season to do any track work, kinda like what they done with Oblivion.
It's to see that something is happening, but it seem's like they are wait for the closed season to do any track work, kinda like what they done with Oblivion.
Krazycoaster
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Re: Alton Towers | SW7 | Unknown (Gestlauer?) World's 1st
I believe most of the queue will be outdoors with only the end part indoors, like SAW The Ride. As long as Alton Towers create an awesomely themed ride it should be great!Nemesis of oblivion said:
Thekingin64
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Re: Alton Towers | SW7 | Unknown (Gestlauer?) World's 1st
I think 13's station and drop area's pretty good on theming! Apart from the occasinal bit in the queue, No theming anywhere else though and I know it's nothing on many other parks.
I think 13's station and drop area's pretty good on theming! Apart from the occasinal bit in the queue, No theming anywhere else though and I know it's nothing on many other parks.
Nemesis of oblivion
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Re: Alton Towers | SW7 | Unknown (Gestlauer?) World's 1st
Has anyone seen the animation of the secret section on towerstimes yet? Looks pretty good, especially if they have a few effects (and by few I mean I want alot. Please alton) :angel:
Has anyone seen the animation of the secret section on towerstimes yet? Looks pretty good, especially if they have a few effects (and by few I mean I want alot. Please alton) :angel:
Re: Alton Towers | SW7 | Unknown (Gestlauer?) World's 1st
There you go
The thing that makes me doubtful about the rumour is that the layout lends itself well to self-duelling. By adding trick track to the equation you risk the two cars no lining-up. In less some poor sod has worked out the block breaks logistics.
The thing that makes me doubtful about the rumour is that the layout lends itself well to self-duelling. By adding trick track to the equation you risk the two cars no lining-up. In less some poor sod has worked out the block breaks logistics.
Mysterious Sue
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Re: Alton Towers | SW7 | Unknown (Gestlauer?) World's 1st
Aww alots are cute
Interesting that Premier have actually been involved with this type of technology before. I'm still clinging to any hope that it isn't a Gerstlauer!
That link for the TT animation if anybody's interested:
http://www.towerstimes.co.uk/sw7/secret-element/
Aww alots are cute
Interesting that Premier have actually been involved with this type of technology before. I'm still clinging to any hope that it isn't a Gerstlauer!
That link for the TT animation if anybody's interested:
http://www.towerstimes.co.uk/sw7/secret-element/
pitchnoir
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Re: Alton Towers | SW7 | Unknown (Gestlauer?) World's 1st
I was thinking about this element the other day and how it would work.
as has been stated before from sources this element is meant to be viewed through the floor from the station shop, so i was thinking that the car would lock down on the track an the track would spin eg how everests track spins on its own spine to change the track direction.
but if it is how the animation shows how would you be able to properly view the element from above?
I was thinking about this element the other day and how it would work.
as has been stated before from sources this element is meant to be viewed through the floor from the station shop, so i was thinking that the car would lock down on the track an the track would spin eg how everests track spins on its own spine to change the track direction.
but if it is how the animation shows how would you be able to properly view the element from above?
Intricks
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Re: Alton Towers | SW7 | Unknown (Gestlauer?) World's 1st
I could still see them doing that.
Think, you cant see it happening, but you hear it and all the people on ot freaking out. Add in more audial and some visual clues as tp what is happening (lasers or lights going off with some fog) and ot will cause an ever more suspenseful moment.
You can see the spot that it happens at, but you dont know just what is happening til you ride it.
I could still see them doing that.
Think, you cant see it happening, but you hear it and all the people on ot freaking out. Add in more audial and some visual clues as tp what is happening (lasers or lights going off with some fog) and ot will cause an ever more suspenseful moment.
You can see the spot that it happens at, but you dont know just what is happening til you ride it.
Re: Alton Towers | SW7 | Unknown (Gestlauer?) World's 1st
I am still finding this a real gimmick tbh. Yes I am interested to what it will do, but in lines are one type of inversion I hate, it's the part of Swam I don't like, so I am a bit worried if its going to feel like them.
If that section is themed well it will be good, it's a clever way of getting the record and keeping it. But I cannot help but feel its cheating in a way.
I am still finding this a real gimmick tbh. Yes I am interested to what it will do, but in lines are one type of inversion I hate, it's the part of Swam I don't like, so I am a bit worried if its going to feel like them.
If that section is themed well it will be good, it's a clever way of getting the record and keeping it. But I cannot help but feel its cheating in a way.
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