Description: Pin says Alton Towers Corkscrew Rollercoaster. (PHOTO hard to read but nice in person) Corkscrew was a steel roller coaster located at Alton Towers theme park, near Alton in the English shire county of Staffordshire, United Kingdom. Opened in 1980. It was the flagship attraction that would be unique to the UK, and set the benchmark for thrills in the theme park industry. By today’s standards, Corkscrew’s statistics pale in comparison to newer attractions, but here’s a few facts about the ride:Length: 750mSpeed: 40mphHeight: 23mDuration: 1 min 30 secsCapacity per train: 24Number of trains: 2Capacity per hour: 1400 The ride started with a slow climbing lift hill which was painted green to camouflage the structure with the surrounding treetops. Once the train crested the lift hill, riders traversed a 180-degree curve, before descending a large drop where the maximum speed of 40mph was reached. After rising up a hill into another drop and turn, riders sped through the ride’s flagship element, two consecutive corkscrews which turned guests upside down twice. A quick flash of the on-ride photo led into several more drops, turns and helixes, before the train entered the final brake run and back to the station. In 2008, rumors surfaced about Corkscrew’s removal as the ride hardware was coming to the end of its serviceable life. Sure enough in October of that year, Alton Towers Resort announced that the iconic attraction would close permanently at the end of the season. www.altontowers.com I'm selling my Dad's Rollercoaster Collection from over 20 years ago - see my listings for more patches and pins
Price: 10 USD
Location: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-01-25T23:23:04.000Z
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Region of Origin: United Kingdom
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
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