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It was Alton Towers indeed :PLoving the new batch of pictures, might just be me but I couldn't really grasp the size of the fuselage from the Lobster pots position...it's huge!Makes me wonder what we have in store as far as the helicopters concerned.

Sorry If this post seems a little random but originally it was just a reply in construction updates, I've got a little carried away I've been following the project very rigorously and not seen this mentioned anywhere? Do you have a link?Considering the amount of money spent and the fantastic elements of theming we've seen so far I'd be very surprised (shocked) to see the same train design used. LEDS or not the train on the poster was one of the things I'm most excited about. It might just be me but it has an "Aliens" feel about it....could be interesting for any station sound effects On a separate note, I would love to see a series of "build up" queue line videos so to speak. Could be like news reports such as in "Apocalypse" below....just an idea.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-S_Faqscug

(taken from developer diary) :wub:EDIT: http://go-merlin.co.uk/theswarm/ Thanks to Go Merlin, heres a time lapse of construction.....

Marc and Mer On their way to lost property to find her arms....PS. I spy a floater!

Wow...... I've let that "I am Lez Cougan" one slide but this is just awful, it's like stock footage filmed for Blue Peter with a potato. Can we not just have more of those excellent big bass videos like before?A few choice track shots here and there, maybe cut in some dialogue from those original Les Coogan 01/08/11 videos. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lumLLKf3iUs

I too have gone with indifferent, I really couldn't tell until I've ridden the thing. I think both sides will have their moments at various points along the course and without going off topic, I wonder how the front will differ to the back going on the same basis as left and right?

Looks like there's a little shifting about to do looking at the plans but great to see it all starting to come together, for some reason it's the helicopter section I'm looking forward to seeing most

I love how the sky behind acts as the perfect backdrop for the ride

love this track....and Friendly Fires for that matter

It would be nice to give a little background to the attraction as a build up, maybe doing something with the Les Coogan videos. I would also agree about some quality off-ride footage, just looking at some images over the last week or so theres some great vantage points.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3902633/RIP-JIMMY-SAVILE.html

^^ Disney superfan, Straight talking and hates Skype

Argh! I've spent the past few days driving the works van with some delicate cargo tied down in the back. Why do people feel the need tailgate? What do you hope to achieve from this? and anyway there were plenty of oppertunities to overtake safely but no they stay right where they are.......one of these days I may need to brake sharply, maybe then you'll learn Mr BMW driver

Mmm noooo lemon pledge :PI like it, it's different and creative I guess 7/10

I agree too! I couldn't quite believe the amount of water in the raft, my feet and ankles were soaked and all for a quick credit before heading home! That hoover on the platform still looks boxfresh to be honest...

Well....this is certainly a bolt from the blue, considering it was only re-tracked in 2009.I guess due to running costs, target audience and other factors it's just not fitting in with the parks blueprint. I thought railways were an essential part of any theme park and at 22 years old this ride has just about seen everything (theme park development wise)A crying shame as I love smaller guage in-park railways....

What a game! So Manchester United suffer their biggest ever home defeat in the premier league.........and to Manchester City

Very rare I like something on Radio1 but this live lounge was great.....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LepjZlplxwEDIT: Better version

Some great pics taken by "Joey" from Coasterforce today.... Full Set here:-http://www.coasterforce.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=29847&start=1988

Yes!! Karl is awesome as you can see from my avatar Still prefer the podcasts myself and the old XFM shows but this series has been excellent so far......

Wow, can't wait to see how the train flows through the inversion / drop and into the Zero G. Loving the constant updates too via the time lapse camera. For me, this is the most important coaster build in years (in the UK) so its great being able to follow every moment