Thunder Valley, Alton Towers - 1993 AlexanderMachin 2013-07-06 | I was recently sent various old footage taken at Alton Towers in Staffordshire from someone I know who wanted some of it putting up online for others to see. This is part of that collection.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Description: Footage of Thunder Valley (now Forbidden Valley) taken in 1993 at Alton Towers whilst Nemesis was being constructed ready for the start of the following season. Featured rides include the Thunder Looper (where Blade is today) and and the New Beast (where Air now stands). For an area that's yet to receive two fantastic B&M coasters, check out the size of the queues and crowds!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Video uploaded for Cybermen39 from Towers Street Talk (39cyberman on Youtube), the person who kindly shared this footage with me.
Halloween Spooktacular - Late 90s - Alton Towers AlexanderMachin 2013-08-12 | I was recently sent various old footage taken at Alton Towers in Staffordshire from someone I know who wanted some of it putting up online for others to see. This is part of that collection.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contents:00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:14 - Park / Character Footage (Katanga & Gloomy)00:01:35 - Haunted House Show00:31:12 - Fireworks build-up (for full display, see other videos)00:35:05 - Halloween Piazza Show00:57:09 - Park / Character Footage (the Towers)00:57:56 - Haunted House Show01:24:04 - Park Footage (Storybook Land)01:25:30 - Alton Towers Hotel Entertainment (radio show)01:26:23 - Alton Towers Hotel Entertainment01:26:38 - Park Footage (Towers Street)01:27:24 - Park Footage (Storybook Land & Farmyard)01:28:02 - Halloween Ice Show01:34:07 - Fireworsk Display (Taster)01:34:22 - Park / Character Footage (Storybook & Towers Street)01:36:22 - Park / Character Footage (Storybook & Ug Land)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Description:Footage (taken by the guy I'm uploading it for) of the Halloween Spooktacular event which took place at the Alton Towers theme park throughout the 90s. Unlike the modern 'Scarefest' equivalent, Halloween Spooktacular was more geared towards lots and lots of shows and entertainment, as well as a greater presence of Halloween theming, lighting, etc...I strongly suggest using the 'Contents' section that I've provided to quickly look through all aspects of this footage as it gives a better idea of just how much of the event the video covers.For any Alton Towers fans, or anyone interested in this kind of thing, I can't recommend sitting and watching this entire video enough. It's an extremely rare glimpse into one of, if not the best events that the park has ever put on. It's definitely worth the watch!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Video uploaded for Cybermen39 from Towers Street Talk (39cyberman on Youtube), the person who kindly shared this footage with me.
The Adventures of Henry Hound! AlexanderMachin 2013-08-12 | I was recently sent various old footage taken at Alton Towers in Staffordshire from someone I know who wanted some of it putting up online for others to see. This is part of that collection.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Description:Footage (shot by the guy I'm uploading it for) of Henry Hound being his usual awesome self! Henry Hound was Alton Towers' mascot for a good number of years but is sadly no longer present at the modern resort. Here you can see Henry having fun in the Towers and Gardens, as well as having fun in a shopping centre!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Video uploaded for Cybermen39 from Towers Street Talk (39cyberman on Youtube), the person who kindly shared this footage with me.
Midlands Today - Ug Land Report - 1999 - Alton Towers AlexanderMachin 2013-08-11 | I was recently sent various old footage taken at Alton Towers in Staffordshire from someone I know who wanted some of it putting up online for others to see. This is part of that collection.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Description:A Midlands Today TV report on Alton Towers' new area for 1999, Ug Land! It was one of the most loved areas of the park and home to the iconic Corkscrew.The area was eventually rethemed for the 2010 season to accommodate Th13teen, Corkscrew's replacement.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Video uploaded for Cybermen39 from Towers Street Talk (39cyberman on Youtube), the person who kindly shared this footage with me.
Oblivion Summer Spectacular Stunt Show - 1998 - Alton Towers AlexanderMachin 2013-08-10 | I was recently sent various old footage taken at Alton Towers in Staffordshire from someone I know who wanted some of it putting up online for others to see. This is part of that collection.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Description:Footage (taken by the guy I'm uploading it for) of the 1998 Oblivion themed Summer Spectacular Stunt Show that took place at the famous Staffordshire theme park, Alton Towers. The show is arguably one of, if not the best that the park has ever put on and really sums-up the magic of 90s Alton Towers! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Video uploaded for Cybermen39 from Towers Street Talk (39cyberman on Youtube), the person who kindly shared this footage with me.
Oblivion Fireworks Show - 1998 - Alton Towers AlexanderMachin 2013-08-10 | I was recently sent various old footage taken at Alton Towers in Staffordshire from someone I know who wanted some of it putting up online for others to see. This is part of that collection.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Description:Footage (taken by the guy I'm uploading it for) of the 1998 Oblivion themed Fireworks Show that took place at the famous Staffordshire theme park, Alton Towers. The show is arguably one of the best displays that the park has ever put on and really does sum-up the magic of 90s Alton Towers!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Video uploaded for Cybermen39 from Towers Street Talk (39cyberman on Youtube), the person who kindly shared this footage with me.
Henry and Henrietta Hound Winter Ice Show - Alton Towers AlexanderMachin 2013-07-11 | I was recently sent various old footage taken at Alton Towers in Staffordshire from someone I know who wanted some of it putting up online for others to see. This is part of that collection.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Description:Footage (taken by the guy I'm uploading it for) of the old Henry and Henrietta Hound Winter Ice Show that took place at the famous Staffordshire theme park, Alton Towers.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Video uploaded for Cybermen39 from Towers Street Talk (39cyberman on Youtube), the person who kindly shared this footage with me.
Henry Hound Piazza Show - Alton Towers AlexanderMachin 2013-07-11 | I was recently sent various old footage taken at Alton Towers in Staffordshire from someone I know who wanted some of it putting up online for others to see. This is part of that collection.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Description:Footage (taken by the guy I'm uploading it for) of one of Henry Hound's shows that took place at the famous Staffordshire theme park, Alton Towers.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Video uploaded for Cybermen39 from Towers Street Talk (39cyberman on Youtube), the person who kindly shared this footage with me.
Henrys Music Mania Show - Alton Towers AlexanderMachin 2013-07-11 | I was recently sent various old footage taken at Alton Towers in Staffordshire from someone I know who wanted some of it putting up online for others to see. This is part of that collection.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Description:Footage (taken by the guy I'm uploading it for) of the old Henry Hound Music Mania show that took place at the famous Staffordshire theme park, Alton Towers.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Video uploaded for Cybermen39 from Towers Street Talk (39cyberman on Youtube), the person who kindly shared this footage with me.
Alton Towers Henrys Parade, Street Entertainers & Dancers, Characters + More! AlexanderMachin 2013-07-10 | I was recently sent various old footage taken at Alton Towers in Staffordshire from someone I know who wanted some of it putting up online for others to see. This is part of that collection.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Description:A selection of clips filmed in the 90's by the guy I'm uploading it for of various forms of entertainment that the park put on. Included is footage of Henry's Parade, a full video of some dancers performing on Towers Street, various characters around the park and more.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Video uploaded for Cybermen39 from Towers Street Talk (39cyberman on Youtube), the person who kindly shared this footage with me.
GMTV live in X Sector, Alton Towers - 1998 - Billie Myers: Tell Me AlexanderMachin 2013-07-06 | I was recently sent various old footage taken at Alton Towers in Staffordshire from someone I know who wanted some of it putting up online for others to see. This is part of that collection.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Description:This is a recording of part of an episode of GMTV from 1998, the year X-Sector and Oblivion opened. As part of promoting the ride further, Alton Towers let members of GMTV ride Oblivion before Billie Myers performed her song 'Tell Me' in the pit created for Oblivion's colossal vertical drop.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Video uploaded for Cybermen39 from Towers Street Talk (39cyberman on Youtube), the person who kindly shared this footage with me.
Creating the Magic for Everyone - Alton Towers - 1996 Archive Footage AlexanderMachin 2013-07-06 | I was recently sent various old footage taken at Alton Towers in Staffordshire from someone I know who wanted some of it putting up online for others to see. This is part of that collection.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Description:'Creating the Magic' is a video from the Alton Towers entertainments archives which covers the variety of entertainment that was on-offer at the Staffordshire theme park back in the 90's. The behind the scenes section that follows the staff has also been omitted at the request of a former member of the park's staff (on-behalf of the actors in the full video).There's also a clip at the end of the video of a news report done at the park, as well as a quick interview with Nick Varney (now the CEO of Merlin Entertainments).Contents:00:00:00 - Towers Street roaming actors00:01:30 - Peter Rabbit on Ice00:27:45 - Land of Makebelieve attractions and roaming actors00:31:15 - Magic Street Theatre Magic Show00:54:25 - General park footage00:57:00 - Children's Fun Factory (Show)01:13:30 - Cine 360 pre-show short announcement01:14:10 - Grease (Show)01:32:05 - Alton Towers Hotel & various hotel entertainment01:37:55 - Henry's Parade footage01:40:55 - News report (various interviews, park footage and more)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Video uploaded for Cybermen39 from Towers Street Talk (39cyberman on Youtube), the person who kindly shared this footage with me.As ever, I don't own the rights to this video and have uploaded only certain clips which show the theme park attractions for people interested in the history of one of the best visitor attractions in the UK. If Jeremy Cannon, the Alton Towers Resort or Merlin Entertainments don't want any of these Image Bank videos online, please let me know by contacting me via email or through Twitter (head to my Channel to find contact details).
More Rides & Attractions - 1998 - The Alton Towers Image Bank AlexanderMachin 2013-07-03 | I was recently sent various old footage taken at Alton Towers in Staffordshire from someone I know who wanted some of it putting up online for others to see. This is part of that collection.This video was taken by Alton Towers in 1998, the year Oblivion and X-Sector opened. It was intended to be used for broadcasting companies. Some clips may be recognisable as some sections of the Image Bank have been used at the park in videos shown in the Box Office, Monorail queue videos and more.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Description:A selection of on-ride footage from various rides filmed by Alton Towers themselves for broadcasting companies to make use of. This part of the video features such rides as Corkscrew, the Swan Boats and Ripsaw. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Video uploaded for Cybermen39 from Towers Street Talk (39cyberman on Youtube), the person who kindly shared this footage with me.As ever, I don't own the rights to this video and have uploaded only certain clips which show the theme park attractions for people interested in the history of one of the best visitor attractions in the UK. If Jeremy Cannon, the Alton Towers Resort or Merlin Entertainments don't want any of these Image Bank videos online, please let me know by contacting me via email or through Twitter (head to my Channel to find contact details).
Cred Street, Storybook Land & Old MacDonalds Farm - The Alton Towers Image Bank - Section 6, 7 & 8 AlexanderMachin 2013-07-03 | I was recently sent various old footage taken at Alton Towers in Staffordshire from someone I know who wanted some of it putting up online for others to see. This is part of that collection.This video was taken by Alton Towers in 1998, the year Oblivion and X-Sector opened. It was intended to be used for broadcasting companies. Some clips may be recognisable as some sections of the Image Bank have been used at the park in videos shown in the Box Office, Monorail queue videos and more.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Description:A glimpse of some of the most fun and immersive areas ever built at Alton Towers; this part of the video is all about Cred Street (home of Toyland Tours), Storybook Land (home of Squirrel Nutty and the 'Peter Rabbit on Ice' show) and Old MacDonald's Farmyard (home of the Singing Barn) when they were in their prime! Their attractions really helped to sum-up what "the magic" really was.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Video uploaded for Cybermen39 from Towers Street Talk (39cyberman on Youtube), the person who kindly shared this footage with me.As ever, I don't own the rights to this video and have uploaded only certain clips which show the theme park attractions for people interested in the history of one of the best visitor attractions in the UK. If Jeremy Cannon, the Alton Towers Resort or Merlin Entertainments don't want any of these Image Bank videos online, please let me know by contacting me via email or through Twitter (head to my Channel to find contact details).
On-Park Catering - 1998 - The Alton Towers Image Bank - Section 10 AlexanderMachin 2013-07-03 | I was recently sent various old footage taken at Alton Towers in Staffordshire from someone I know who wanted some of it putting up online for others to see. This is part of that collection.This video was taken by Alton Towers in 1998, the year Oblivion and X-Sector opened. It was intended to be used for broadcasting companies. Some clips may be recognisable as some sections of the Image Bank have been used at the park in videos shown in the Box Office, Monorail queue videos and more.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Description:Footage of the exterior of the X-Sector Meltdown restaurant in its original form (no longer Pizza Hut).-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Video uploaded for Cybermen39 from Towers Street Talk (39cyberman on Youtube), the person who kindly shared this footage with me.As ever, I don't own the rights to this video and have uploaded only certain clips which show the theme park attractions for people interested in the history of one of the best visitor attractions in the UK. If Jeremy Cannon, the Alton Towers Resort or Merlin Entertainments don't want any of these Image Bank videos online, please let me know by contacting me via email or through Twitter (head to my Channel to find contact details).
Rides & Attractions - 1998 - The Alton Towers Image Bank - Section 3 AlexanderMachin 2013-07-03 | I was recently sent various old footage taken at Alton Towers in Staffordshire from someone I know who wanted some of it putting up online for others to see. This is part of that collection.This video was taken by Alton Towers in 1998, the year Oblivion and X-Sector opened. It was intended to be used for broadcasting companies. Some clips may be recognisable as some sections of the Image Bank have been used at the park in videos shown in the Box Office, Monorail queue videos and more.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Description:A selection of off-ride footage of the Congo River Rapids (featuring the original red 6-seater boats) filmed by Alton Towers themselves for broadcasting companies to make use of.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Video uploaded for Cybermen39 from Towers Street Talk (39cyberman on Youtube), the person who kindly shared this footage with me.As ever, I don't own the rights to this video and have uploaded only certain clips which show the theme park attractions for people interested in the history of one of the best visitor attractions in the UK. If Jeremy Cannon, the Alton Towers Resort or Merlin Entertainments don't want any of these Image Bank videos online, please let me know by contacting me via email or through Twitter (head to my Channel to find contact details).
On-Ride Footage - 1998 - The Alton Towers Image Bank - Section 2, Part 2 AlexanderMachin 2013-07-03 | I was recently sent various old footage taken at Alton Towers in Staffordshire from someone I know who wanted some of it putting up online for others to see. This is part of that collection.This video was taken by Alton Towers in 1998, the year Oblivion and X-Sector opened. It was intended to be used for broadcasting companies. Some clips may be recognisable as some sections of the Image Bank have been used at the park in videos shown in the Box Office, Monorail queue videos and more.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Description:A selection of on-ride footage from various rides filmed by Alton Towers themselves for broadcasting companies to make use of. This part of the video features such rides as Ripsaw, Corkscrew, Runaway Mine Train, Black Hole and the Log Flume.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Video uploaded for Cybermen39 from Towers Street Talk (39cyberman on Youtube), the person who kindly shared this footage with me.As ever, I don't own the rights to this video and have uploaded only certain clips which show the theme park attractions for people interested in the history of one of the best visitor attractions in the UK. If Jeremy Cannon, the Alton Towers Resort or Merlin Entertainments don't want any of these Image Bank videos online, please let me know by contacting me via email or through Twitter (head to my Channel to find contact details).
Nemesis Mounted POV - The Alton Towers Image Bank - Section 2, Part 3 AlexanderMachin 2013-07-03 | I was recently sent various old footage taken at Alton Towers in Staffordshire from someone I know who wanted some of it putting up online for others to see. This is part of that collection.This video was taken by Alton Towers in 1994 and was intended to be used for broadcasting companies. Some clips may be recognisable as some sections of the Image Bank have been used at the park in videos shown in the Box Office, Monorail queue videos and more.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Description:This is an official mounted POV of Nemesis, a Bolliger and Mabillard Inverted roller coaster designed by John Wardley. Nemesis is believed by many to be John Wardley's greatest achievement in the theme park industry, as well as the best ride to have ever been built at the park. Nemesis constantly ranks high among enthusiasts and polls carried out at the park, and the ride has offered a consistently thrilling ride since the day it opened.Nemesis opened in 1994 along with Toyland Tours (a well-themed indoor boat ride for children) as part of a colossal investment made by Tussauds to continue to make Alton Towers their number one theme park, and the best theme park in the UK. Nemesis alone cost £10 million, and was one of the first custom B&M Inverted coasters ever made (after the Batman clones made in the US).The ride is 2349 feet long and lasts 1 minute and 20 seconds. The maximum G-Force is 4 and riders reach a maximum speed of 50 mph. Nemesis can thrill as many as 1400 riders per hour by flinging riders through a wing-over (B&M's corkscrew name), tight helix, barrel roll over the station, stall turn, a vertical loop constructed in a giant pit (created by using dynamite to blast a crater to sit parts of the ride in which also helps to keep the ride within the height limit imposed upon the park), an overbank turn, another wing-over and one final helix.Sit back, it's fright time!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Video uploaded for Cybermen39 from Towers Street Talk (39cyberman on Youtube), the person who kindly shared this footage with me.As ever, I don't own the rights to this video and have uploaded only certain clips which show the theme park attractions for people interested in the history of one of the best visitor attractions in the UK. If Jeremy Cannon, the Alton Towers Resort or Merlin Entertainments don't want any of these Image Bank videos online, please let me know by contacting me via email or through Twitter (head to my Channel to find contact details).
Energizer Off-Ride Clip - 1998 - The Alton Towers Image Bank - Section 1 AlexanderMachin 2013-07-03 | I was recently sent various old footage taken at Alton Towers in Staffordshire who wanted some of it putting up online for others to see. This is part of that collection.This video was taken by Alton Towers in 1998, the year Oblivion and X-Sector opened. It was intended to be used for broadcasting companies. Some clips may be recognisable as some sections of the Image Bank have been used at the park in videos shown in the Box Office, Monorail queue videos and more.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Description:A clip from Part 1 of the 1998 Alton Towers Image Bank footage featuring Energizer, a now defunct Mondial Supernova that used to operate at the Alton Towers theme park in Staffordshire. The ride opened in 1995 in the Festival Park area was moved to X-Sector and rethemed for 1998. In 2001 the ride was relocated from X-Sector to Ug Land where it operated under the name 'Bone Shaker' until 2003 which is the year it was closed (stood there SBNO until 2004 though). Like many flat rides, Energizer started out as one of the most thrilling rides in the park, but over time it became much tamer and the cost of trying to fix what eventually became an unsafe ride wasn't deemed reasonable.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Video uploaded for Cybermen39 from Towers Street Talk (39cyberman on Youtube), the person who kindly shared this footage with me.As ever, I don't own the rights to this video and have uploaded only certain clips which show the theme park attractions for people interested in the history of one of the best visitor attractions in the UK. If Jeremy Cannon, the Alton Towers Resort or Merlin Entertainments don't want any of these Image Bank videos online, please let me know by contacting me via email or through Twitter (head to my Channel to find contact details).
Oblivion On-Ride Mounted POV - 1998 - The Alton Towers Image Bank - Section 2, Part 1 AlexanderMachin 2013-07-03 | I was recently sent various old footage taken at Alton Towers in Staffordshire from someone I know who wanted some of it putting up online for others to see. This is part of that collection.This video was taken by Alton Towers in 1998, the year Oblivion and X-Sector opened. It was intended to be used for broadcasting companies. Some clips may be recognisable as some sections of the Image Bank have been used at the park in videos shown in the Box Office, Monorail queue videos and more.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Description:This is an official mounted POV taken by Alton Towers the year Oblivion opened. Oblivion was the world's first vertical drop roller coaster (a Dive Machine) and was constructed by thrill ride manufacturer, Bolliger & Mabillard.Oblivion (codenamed Secret Weapon 4 or SW4 for short) cost £12 million to build and was designed by John Wardley. Though only 65 feet of the ride is visible from above the ground, Oblivion's total height is actually 196 feet. It has a top speed of between 68 and 69 mph, making it the fastest ride in the park. The maximum vertical angle of the drop is 88.8 degrees (this was enough for it to be classed as a vertical drop and was as far as B&M could take the ride at the time) and the total length of the ride is 1223 feet. Ride times typically last 1 minute and 15 seconds when there's no stacking, and Oblivion can get through as many as 1920 riders per hour which makes it one of the most efficient rides at Alton Towers. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Video uploaded for Cybermen39 from Towers Street Talk (39cyberman on Youtube), the person who kindly shared this footage with me.As ever, I don't own the rights to this video and have uploaded only certain clips which show the theme park attractions for people interested in the history of one of the best visitor attractions in the UK. If Jeremy Cannon, the Alton Towers Resort or Merlin Entertainments don't want any of these Image Bank videos online, please let me know by contacting me via email or through Twitter (head to my Channel to find contact details).
X Sector - 1998 - The Alton Towers Image Bank - Section 1 AlexanderMachin 2013-07-03 | I was recently sent various old footage taken at Alton Towers in Staffordshire from someone I know who wanted some of it putting up online for others to see. This is part of that collection.This video was taken by Alton Towers in 1998, the year Oblivion and X-Sector opened. It was intended to be used for broadcasting companies. Some clips may be recognisable as some sections of the Image Bank have been used at the park in videos shown in the Box Office, Monorail queue videos and more.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Description:This particular video features X-Sector after it had just opened, along with the headline attraction and world first vertical drop roller coaster: Oblivion! The footage also features a rare glimpse of Energizer in-action, as well as shots of Enterprise (with one clip from before it moved to X-Sector for the 1998 season) and the various shops in the area too.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Video uploaded for Cybermen39 from Towers Street Talk (39cyberman on Youtube), the person who kindly shared this footage with me.As ever, I don't own the rights to this video and have uploaded only certain clips which show the theme park attractions for people interested in the history of one of the best visitor attractions in the UK. If Jeremy Cannon, the Alton Towers Resort or Merlin Entertainments don't want any of these Image Bank videos online, please let me know by contacting me via email or through Twitter (head to my Channel to find contact details).
Manchester Airport 24/06/13 An-225, A380, 787 & A330 engine fail AlexanderMachin 2013-06-25 | Yesterday I went up to Manchester Airport to wait for the Antonov An-225 Mriya to come in.While we were there we watched a few other planes come and go like the A380, Dreamliner, etc... We also witnessed an engine explode on a Thomas Cook A330. I managed to get some photos of everything and filmed the Antonov An-225 Mriya just after it had landed.Sorry about the poor quality footage. I used a Cannon PowerShot SX220 HS for the photos and video.other InfoAnyone interested in the A330 incident, someone else managed to film the moment the engine exploded here (slow-motion included to help): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS1YAX70edc&feature=youtu.beMusic during my selection of An-225 photos is none other than John Williams' Jaws movie theme (I don't own the rights, etc, etc....).All of the photos I took yesterday can be viewed here: http://t.co/a9L9AI9V99
Alton Towers 80s Audio AlexanderMachin 2013-04-08 | 1980's Alton Towers Audio (possibly '86).I was given this pretty big audio file from Cybermen39 from Towers Street Talk (an Alton Towers forum) and we agreed to upload it to Youtube for everyone to enjoy. It's very cheesy but I'm sure it'll be very entertaining to listen to! :)I'm not too sure where it was played in the park and whether there's more to it or not? Anyone that knows more about this audio will have to let everyone know in the comments section.As ever, I don't own the rights to this video and have uploaded only certain clips which show the theme park attractions for people interested in the history of one of the best visitor attractions in the UK. If Jeremy Cannon, the Alton Towers Resort or Merlin Entertainments don't want any of these Image Bank videos online, please let me know by contacting me via email or through Twitter (head to my Channel to find contact details).
My Chessington World of Adventures Wooden Roller Coaster Concept - No Limits AlexanderMachin 2012-11-03 | Description:Chessington World of Adventures is one of my favourite parks and I feel that a wooden roller coaster would really make for a great addition, so I decided to design one to go behind Wild Asia on the empty plot of land which sits above the car park.I understand that the park has strict regulations imposed on it by the local council, so height, tree removal and noise levels need to be considered when the park wants to create a new attraction. To help, using my own experiences, help from people who know the park and its history well, various images and Google and Bing maps, I selected an area that would require no trees which shield the plot from exterior view to be cut down, made sure that no existing attractions would be affected and that the ride would be low enough not to be visible from out of the park.However, it did only take three days for me to make this ride, so please forgive any bumps, incorrect heartlining and potentially bad supporting. :PData:Name: Wooden Roller Coaster ConceptDesigner: Alexander MachinPark: Chessington World of AdventuresRide Location: Empty plot behind Wild AsiaRide Type: GCI style wooden family thrill rideTrains: 3 (9 cars per train, two seats per car, 18 seats)Predicted Capacity: 1116 riders per hourDispatch Time: Every 58 secondsHeight whilst on lift: 22 meters / 72.2ftTrack Height: 20 meters / 66.6ftLargest Drop Height: 19 meters / 62.3ftLength: 2705ftInversions: 0Top Speed: 42mphComments:The ride could become the headline attraction in a new themed land or it could join the other attractions in Wild Asia as an expansion. It would require some tree removal from the area surrounding the coaster and some along the long stretch of trees to the left of Dragon Falls. May also require one or two paths to be redirected, landscaping for trenches and the tunnel at the end of the ride. None of the existing attractions would need moving, removing or altering.Extra Information:This ride is currently unavailable for download.Click the following link for high quality images of this ride and more: http://s882.photobucket.com/albums/ac30/BigAl1993/ChessingtonThanks to No Limits Exchange Forum's djd711 (a.k.a Dave) for his Sky Box / Custom Environment things!Music is not mine and I don't claim to own it. It's 'Wild Card' from 'CoD WaW'. I assume Activision owns the rights. :PThanks!
Whipper Snapper - No Limits Roller Coaster AlexanderMachin 2012-06-08 | Another small project I've been working on in-between other larger RCT3 and No Limits projects; 'Whipper Snapper' is my first attempt at an Intamin ZacSpin roller coaster. It's compact and offers a fun, chaotic experience which would never be the same as any previous rides due to the ZacSpin coasters seats being free to rotate with the movement of the ride. It's by no means the biggest or badest ride out there, just a small, simple ride which was more of an experiment to see how well a ZacSpin would work in No Limits.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------StatsCapacity: 1390 riders per hour (rounded figure)Duration: 32 secondsRide Length: 524.8ftMax Height: 68.5ftBiggest Drop: 32ftTop Speed: 31mphTotal Drops: 5-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Download the track here: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?idgznlq95tg5010-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Extra Info:The music is 'Walk in the Park' from the Ty Tasmanian Tiger game soundtrack.Images of my ride can be viewed here: http://s882.photobucket.com/albums/ac30/BigAl1993/NoLimits%20Creations/Whipper%20Snapper
Gulf Runner - No Limits Roller Coaster AlexanderMachin 2012-02-14 | Gulf Runner is a tight, compact Vekoma motorbike coaster that boasts an exhilarating launch, masses of air-time, intense turns and helixes. Oh, and the Gulf racing livery, of course! This ride is designed to pack a lot of fun into a very small space, and there are loads of near-misses to keep riders on the tips of their toes! Data Capacity: 675 riders per hour Duration: 1 minute and 38 seconds Ride Length: 2175ft Max Height: 60.5ft Biggest Drop: 31ft Top Speed: 43mph Total Drops: 12 Total Inversions: 0 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Download it here: http://www.mediafire.com/?oujqxjb58o1qih6 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gallery: http://s882.photobucket.com/albums/ac30/BigAl1993/NoLimits%20Creations/Gulf%20Runner Enjoy! :) Extra Info: The music in the background is AC/DC's Chase the Ace instrumental. I think it really works with this style of ride.
Super Hyper Intense Togo Roller Coaster AlexanderMachin 2012-02-04 | I wanted to take a break from making serious rides and instead create something for a bit of light entertainment. I give you, Super Hyper Intense Togo! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Description Rusting track, questionable safety features, a tendency to break-down and a lift hill to beat all lift hills! -------------------------------------------------------------- Data Duration: Far too long Capacity (pph) = Terrible Ride Length: 3565ft Max Height: 148ft Biggest Drop: 128ft Total Drops: 9 Total Inversions: 2 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Download this heap of junk here: http://www.mediafire.com/?kbooui12rsakbqy And finally, have fun! :P
Stealth - Below the Radar - No Limits Roller Coaster AlexanderMachin 2012-02-03 | Buckle-up for your latest mission; Stealth: Below the Radar. Stealth is the world's first inverted sitdown launch coaster and boasts near-verticle drops, intense inversions (including my very own invention; the world's first "Half Bow Tie" Roll), outward banking turns and much more! Prepare to go where no thrill seeker has gone before! Data Coaster Type: Maurer Söhne X-Car Capacity (pph) = 1580 Duration: 1 minute and 26 seconds Ride Length: 1950ft Max Height: 71ft Biggest Drop: 60.5ft Top Speed: 45mph Total Drops: 10 Total Inversions: 3 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Download it here: http://www.mediafire.com/?3tl3hotzdhfuryh ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For my orignial "Full Bow Tie Roll Concept" go here: http://s882.photobucket.com/albums/ac30/BigAl1993/Alton%20Towers/New%20Elements/Bow%20Tie%20Roll
Bunny Hopper - No Limits Roller Coaster AlexanderMachin 2012-01-28 | This new ride is basically designed as a replacement for the Beastie at Alton Towers and would be constructed where the Ice Show tent is as this is quite a larger footprint. The theme ties in with Storybook Land and will pay tribute to Peter Rabbit which was one of the best ice shows that the park ever hosted (in my opinion at least). The ride is a little tamer than the Beastie (i.e. won't have 100+ laterals). It's smooth and painted to match its surroundings. The coaster also features lots of custom scenery that took ages to make. Data Capacity (pph) = 1160 Duration: 1 minute and 3 seconds Ride Length: 795ft Max Height: 32.5ft Biggest Drop: 20ft Footprint: 175ft x 112.5ft Top Speed: 24mph Total Drops: 6 Total Inversions: 0 To see inside the station properly: http://s882.photobucket.com/albums/ac30/BigAl1993/NoLimits%20Creations/NoLimits%203D%20Objects Some more high quality images of the rest of the ride: http://s882.photobucket.com/albums/ac30/BigAl1993/NoLimits%20Creations/Bunny%20Hopper Tell me what you think! :) P.S. I don't own the rights to the song that plays in the background. I'm just using it because it links with in with the theme of the ride. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Download it here: http://www.mediafire.com/?s70uh9eq09l32r5
Blade - No Limits Roller Coaster AlexanderMachin 2012-01-12 | Blade is my latest ride and my first sci-fi style roller coaster. It isn't just any old spinning roller coaster though! This ride features huge drops, high speeds, intense forces, vertical drops, 90+ degree turns, a new curved vertical drop and even a top hat element! The world's most insane spinning coaster? Prepare yourself for the world's first white knuckle Maurer Söhne spinning roller coaster: Blade! Data Manufacturer: Maurer Söhne Type: Spinning Capacity: 1150 pph Ride Duration: 1 minute and 32 seconds Ride Length: 2250ft Max Height: 98.5ft Biggest Drop: 80ft Top Speed: 50mph Total Drops: 15 Total Inversions: 0 --------------------------------------------------------------- Download it here: http://www.mediafire.com/?9bmo1ujtg31b5ud
Teng - Flying Dragon No Limits Wing Rider Roller Coaster Off-ride AlexanderMachin 2011-12-16 | My first wing rider and my first coaster to boast (custom) 3D's! :D Anyone brave enough to fly with 'Teng', the mythical oriental dragon? You'll fall, swoop, glide and fly across the 'Forgotten City' whilst avoiding numerous obstacles in your path. But don't worry, your'e in the claws of an excellent pilot! :P Full custom supports, landscaping, lush vegetation and relatively oriental looking scenery will all help to make this one of the most unforgettable experiences ever! On-ride video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcFtdlgLft8 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Download it here: http://www.mediafire.com/?gbnwqpeztr1t4kk
Teng - Flying Dragon No Limits Wing Rider Roller Coaster POV AlexanderMachin 2011-12-16 | My first wing rider and my first coaster to boast (custom) 3D's! :D Anyone brave enough to fly with 'Teng', the mythical oriental dragon? You'll fall, swoop, glide and fly across the 'Forgotten City' whilst avoiding numerous obstacles in your path. But don't worry, your'e in the claws of an excellent pilot! :P Full custom supports, landscaping, lush vegetation and relatively oriental looking scenery will all help to make this one of the most unforgettable experiences ever! Off-ride video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G12yQEKX8I4 -------------------------------------------------------------- Download it here: http://www.mediafire.com/?gbnwqpeztr1t4kk
