Vekoma, are a Dutch manufacturer founded in 1926 and have created over 360 coasters, including 3 wooden, 42 suspended, 54 Boomerangs and of course the famous Alton Tower's Corkscrew.
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A promotion video from Vekoma Rides Manufacturing, made in the late 80's showing new rides and attractions (at the time). Includes some factory footage.
Vekoma, are a Dutch manufacturer founded in 1926 and have created over 360 coasters, including 3 wooden, 42 suspended, 54 Boomerangs and of course the famous Alton Tower's Corkscrew.
Vekoma, are a Dutch manufacturer founded in 1926 and have created over 360 coasters, including 3 wooden, 42 suspended, 54 Boomerangs and of course the famous Alton Tower's Corkscrew.
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Vekoma, are a Dutch manufacturer founded in 1926 and have created over 360 coasters, including 3 wooden, 42 suspended, 54 Boomerangs and of course the famous Alton Tower's Corkscrew.
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The eagerly-anticipated return of Alton Towers Resort’s iconic Nemesis rollercoaster has taken a step closer with the arrival of the first new pieces of track.
The legendary attraction - which takes riders on a heart-pounding journey with a g-force of 3.5 and top speed of 50mph - welcomed fans on a final ride round its exhilarating twists and turns last November before temporarily ceasing operations to undergo an exciting revamp.
Part of the transformation will see the entire 250-tonne, 716-metre-long track replaced ahead of thrillseekers being welcomed back in 2024.
Fans of Nemesis - Europe’s first inverted rollercoaster - can watch the transformation take place on a specially constructed viewing platform, overlooking the site. Up to 30 people at a time can get a glimpse of what’s to come, ahead of the legendary rollercoaster returning next year.
The legendary attraction - which takes riders on a heart-pounding journey with a g-force of 3.5 and top speed of 50mph - welcomed fans on a final ride round its exhilarating twists and turns last November before temporarily ceasing operations to undergo an exciting revamp.
Part of the transformation will see the entire 250-tonne, 716-metre-long track replaced ahead of thrillseekers being welcomed back in 2024.
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This was episode 2 (out of 3) and it aired on 19th July 2000. It featured RCCGB member Ryan Hackett who had a flying phobia that prevented him from travelling to America to fulfil his dream of riding Shivering Timbers.
They followed his treatment to try and 'cure' his phobia. Did it work?
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Directors/producers - Natasha Bondy & Sarah Cable
USA footage - Andy Hine MBE
Here is a short news report about his challenge.
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Sadly local opposition and a newt stopped it happening!
Here is a news report about the project.
(Note: This has been converted from a 1990 VHS tape)
Sadly the same fate happened to the Warner Brothers London plan!
Here is a report about that one:
youtu.be/VUKLE54zl3I
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He had no idea why I was recording them or what I was going to with them.
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Video created using Final Cut Pro X and Motion 5
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It has just reopened (with restrictions) and I encourage you to support ZSL and visit if you can. They do a massive amount of work to save endangered species.
Full details about the ZSL and current entry rules can be found here:
zsl.org/london
(Note - I have no connection with ZSL and have only produced this is support of them and the work they do).
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The footage was filmed when the park was owned by the BemBom Brothers.
The park is now back to its original name of Dreamland and is 100 years old this year.
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David saved the ride in 1986. He moved it from Harbour Park in Littlehampton where it had operated since 1962. It was rebuilt with the help of coaster enthusiasts and operated until 1997. It is now in storage awaiting its chance to thrill again.
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Saturday 27th June - 7.30pm
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The RCCGB Channel has a collection of videos from their archives that include; ride openings, manufacturer promos, interviews, park promos, on ride and more. Many unusual and unique videos can be found.
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Over 400 members enjoy a fabulous 3 days of riding, shows, partying and socialising.
Sadly due to the Corona issue the 2019 Bash has yet to take place - but We Will Be Back!
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Note that this has been converted from VHS and includes the pre-opening speeches and on-ride footage.
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Mario Bava Sleeps In a Little Later Than He Expected To by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)
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Special thanks to the people from:
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And everyone else who wanted to cooperate with this video!
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Artist: Mumford & Sons
Song: I Will Wait
Video made by: Coaster Touring
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Note: This was filmed long before current Health & Safety legislation.
To see the completed ride in action click here: youtu.be/7vzRYEyHST8
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The park originally opened in 1975 as Busch Gardens: The Old Country before changing to Busch Gardens Williamsburg in 1992, then Busch Gardens Europe in 2006 and back to Busch Gardens Williamsburg in 2009!
The park is sister park to Busch Gardens Tampa.
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Currently there are 21 variations.
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When it opened in 1991, it took the record of longest roller coaster in the world from The Beast at Kings Island. It lost this title in 2000 when the Steel Dragon 2000 opened in Japan. But it still remains the longest in Europe.
Although designed by Big Country Motioneering, they were not involved with the completion of the project. Lightwater Valley's owner got engineers from British Rail to oversee the construction!
Due to the two lift hills a ride takes over 7 minutes.
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Let's hope the park gets saved.
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Opening day video - youtu.be/aGm5DVsaPLA
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The Intamin coaster opened in 1994 (The Year of the Coaster) and is the only stand up coaster with an inline spiral.
This video has the original colour scheme. In 2004 it was changed to white supports and blue track.
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The Big Dipper was modified in 1936 by Charlie Paige and Joe Emberton. The original layout made a greater than 90° bend where the small bend under the Big One is today.
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It was designed by Werner Stengel who has created over 430 coasters!
This short film is a promo abut the ride, with commentary by the manufacturer.
Divided into 9 sections it features the Energiser, Alton Beast, Corkscrew, Log Flume, Thunder Looper, Nemesis and many other rides. It looks at motion, control and structures and has lots on on-ride footage.
It is 3,900 ft long, has a drop of 89 ft and a top speed of 51.5mph.
Unlike the original at Elitch Gardens, Twister has two lift hills.
As of 2020 the park now has 7 coasters.
Astroworld closed in 2005 and the Texas Giant has now become a steelie called the New Texas Giant!
The footage was filmed using a VHS camera (Go-Pro wasn't invented then), so on-ride shots are handheld (and filmed with permission at the time).
The coaster was a Schwarzkopf shuttle loop and began life in Wiener Prater, Austria in 1982 then Boardwalk & Baseball, Florida from 1984-85.