L7123456 Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 That looks really good. TLC are doing a great job at Alton this closed season[emoji106] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Coaster Posted February 28, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Latest photo from the Towers Loving Care Twitter feed; Kerfuffle, InfernoMartin, holtjammy16 and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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L7123456 Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 Latest photo from the Towers Loving Care Twitter feed; And now it looks even better [emoji2][emoji322][emoji106] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivus Prime Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 Looking fantastic. If they can't add back the blood falls, I wonder if simply painting the beds of the streams/pond is an option. Better than nothing. MattyMoo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam T Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Very impressed with the Nemesis repaint so far, for a 22 year old ride. It looks brand new! Interesting how they've decided to change it up slightly from the original, I'm just praying all this Nemesis TLC does include the rivers & smoke effects! A new looking ride is great but its all the additional features that add to the overall experience. Also that station looks alive, we may need to call the Phalanx back! L7123456 and OldFarmerDean 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L7123456 Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Very impressed with the Nemesis repaint so far, for a 22 year old ride. It looks brand new! Interesting how they've decided to change it up slightly from the original, I'm just praying all this Nemesis TLC does include the rivers & smoke effects! A new looking ride is great but its all the additional features that add to the overall experience. Also that station looks alive, we may need to call the Phalanx back! Pray for the blood river! Pray for the blood river! 400400 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Not gonna happen unless they build a proper filtration system... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L7123456 Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Not gonna happen unless they build a proper filtration system... We can dream.. Liam T 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celia Mae Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 We can dream.. Considering they couldn't even be bothered to make a proper drain system for Smiler... L7123456, 400400, MattyMoo and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L7123456 Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Considering they couldn't even be bothered to make a proper drain system for Smiler... We can still dream. One day, it will (maybe) happen. One day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Considering they couldn't even be bothered to make a proper drain system for Smiler... Well, that's more because some numpty said the ground was a certain type and it wasn't so they had to concrete it all to ensure that the ride wouldn't fall apart... Obviously that didn't work, because the contractors were useless... Kerfuffle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 I'm sure that's not just the case, and Merlin are the ones who insist on often hiring the cheapest contractors they can get. There is no excuse for not having a proper drain system where millions of guests have to walk through. It's extremely obvious to most planners and is ridiculous how it turned out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Not gonna happen unless they build a proper filtration system... Anyone have any idea how expensive / difficult this would be to do? Given the effort they've put into Nemesis this year, I don't think it can be totally ruled out if it doesn't cost an arm and a leg.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Well, that's more because some numpty said the ground was a certain type and it wasn't so they had to concrete it all to ensure that the ride wouldn't fall apart... Obviously that didn't work, because the contractors were useless... Off topic but - No, no, no. The contractors were not in the slightest - they are the same ones responsible for construction of SAW, The Swarm and Thirteen. The (lack of) drainage system was pointed out by them during construction, but not acted upon - they were simply doing what they were told within the budget constraints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 The same contractors who put a piece of track in the wrong way around? Saw's had a fair amount of problems too, so there's that to consider as well... As for your question Josh, to build a full on filtration system to remove the dye and being able to dump it back into normal water? No idea, but I cant imagine it being below several hundred grand... JoshC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HermanTheGerman Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 But maybe if Merlin cared, they'd hire new contractors, contractors who could actually do a good job? But its not their fault. Its kind of hard to do a good job when Merlin only give you eleven pence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 I should have clarified - there were two companies - one contractor to do groundworks, piling, foundations, reinforcement, station construction etc. and a different contractor dealt with the track installation (in fact, the track installation contractor is involved with DBGT judging by the site safety signs on hoardings) Ben is right though - budgets were tight to start, and then got tighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy3112 Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 I absolutely love all the care and attention that Alton Towers are putting into every area of their park this off season. Makes me look forward to going back! Will it go on a rotational basis around all their parks do you think? This year - AT, next year - TP, 2018 - Chessington? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HermanTheGerman Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 I absolutely love all the care and attention that Alton Towers are putting into every area of their park this off season. Makes me look forward to going back! Will it go on a rotational basis around all their parks do you think? This year - AT, next year - TP, 2018 - Chessington? No. SteveJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeksy Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 I must admit, I got excited about it, but once you're on park, its not very noticeble. No running coloured water, the track looks frankly a bit odd white, and most of the paint is coming off already. Its generally looking very messy at the park, I really hope it was simply pre-opening but scruffy doesn't even come close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celia Mae Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 No running coloured water We have known this isn't coming back for a while now, because they don't have a proper drainage system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 Safe to say Paultons is probably the best UK park now. Whiteknuckle and L7123456 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteknuckle Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 Safe to say Paultons is probably the best UK park now. Yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 What about Blackpool? [/coasterjamie] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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