Theme Park Discussion / Alton Towers Corkscrew To Go

http://news.bbc.co.u...ire/7648401.stm

Oh well. I stopped riding corkscrew years ago cos it always gave me a headache.

I rode it once back in 2005 and I didn't like it very much, but it is an important ride in Alton Towers' history. I'll miss it therefore.
Corkscrew, RIP!

Really? A cookie cutter coaster is an important piece of the parks history?

I hate to debate with a soldier (thank you by the way), but

Really? A cookie cutter coaster is an important piece of the parks history?

Corkscrew is a steel roller coaster made by Vekoma of the Netherlands. The coaster is located in the Ug Land area of Alton Towers in Staffordshire, England. It is the park's oldest ride and, as one of the first British steel coasters, as well as the first double-looping coaster in Europe, received much publicity in the 1980s. However, at approaching thirty years old, the ride is now notorious for jerking rider's heads and necks in the firm headrests - riders often complain of slight neck pains after riding.
[Source: Wikipedia]

ive never been to Alton but ive seen it in pics & RCT downloads but i think it sucks that its going

The park is opening on the 9th November for everyone to get their last rides. If you're looking at going on that day, check this topic:

http://www.coasterfo...p...891&start=0

I'm organising it ;D

aw man thats sad news, ill miss banging me head on the headrest of that beast. although, last time i went on it i was too busy thinking about riding rita just next to it..

Edited by Marshy, 03 October 2008 - 04:52 PM.