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Feb 20th 2005
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Rita's train storage garage under construction.
The last turn of Rita, with the partially constructed train on it.
In the foreground - The Corkscrew has had a repaint! In the background, Rita!
There is a lift up to the loading platform for disabled guests!
A close up of the side of the train - here you can clearly see the restraints.
The front of a Rita train! Looks a bit like an old American Dragster!
This is a silo, used to store Silica Sand.
The ride control panel.
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Feb 24th 2005
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Rita's second train is being delivered.
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Mar 1st 2005
(Pictures 6 & 7 with thanks to http://ugland.myphotoalbum.com)
Construction of the station is now well underway.
Alton Towers have clearly employed a "Dragster" theme for this ride.
The final bend and the corkscrew in the background
Race Control of the "Thunder Rock Rally"!
The race-track style megaphone suggest that sound effects could be used.
An engineer works on the supports - which lie just inches from the Corkscrew.
The view from the Corkscrew lift-hill, You can see most of Rita from this view!
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