CharlieN Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 I don't know when this is from but here's Alton Tower's potential development map. d The flume site is zone 3 and it states that an appropriate development would be 'redevopment for leisure' which considers surrounding trees. (Source: from towers street) I know we already know the location but I found it interesting that this area has always been labelled as one to be developed. As for the layout, I doubt that's really it, as the majority of layouts change over time. Saying that, I hope this is the layout, because it looks like a woodie! Edit: Again, credit to TowersStreet for this image of the proposed layout placed into the surrounding area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretchy Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 Am I the only person to see 3 lines as 2 tracks aka ??? Or could it be 3 tracks akaEither way this feels very Blackpool to me Coaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 Looks like 4 tbh. Or, it looks like a Woodie track (track on inside, bits on the outside) Sent from my SM-G361F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 I can't help but to think that's what SW6 was going to be before it was scrapped and replaced with Thirteen? John Wardley definitely once mentioned a wooden rollercoaster originally meant to open in 2010 or something that (like Smiler) would duel on itself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L7123456 Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 If the three lines could represent 2 tracks, could we be looking at something along the lines of Joris at Efteling, but themed around some sort of pirate attack or something Mutiny Bay related... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 Am I the only person to see 3 lines as 2 tracks Or could it be 3 tracks Either way this feels very Blackpool to me It certainly looks like it could be a racing coaster of some sort, but could it be drawn like that just for clearance/other reasons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 Haha, that wooden coaster plan was the cross valley and was rumoured years ago... As for the lines, I doubt it's duelling, suggestion of the side lines being the reach point of riders and such... Since there's only a singular line in the station and other indoor section... For now, little to go on... So I'll just watch the insanity for now... TraX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretchy Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 something else I noticed. read the words in red. That's a gentle lift hill for woodie and why does the gradient of it change? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 I'm so excited so this, really can't wait, I can't let it go! Flume's station is becoming a good outlet! SW8 looks good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 It's got to be wood hasn't it? What else would fit the theme of pirates? Sent from my SM-G361F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 There are so many pirate themed rollercoasters that aren't made of wood Matt 236 and pognoi 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 on http://riderater.co.uk/4809/alton-towers-seeks-permission-for-wooden-ride/they mention The ride – described as “of timber truss construction” – will feature tunnels, ground level changes, a station and pre-show building. I can't find the raw planning documents annoyingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieN Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 There are so many pirate themed rollercoasters that aren't made of wood For example.. Piraten! I'd like to hope it self duels in a möbius loop like Twisted Colossus. That could be the reason for the different inclinations of the lift slope. So, the fist could be 12 degrees followed by a second larger hill of twice the inclination. It could make for a good ride, having a slower first section followed by a larger grand finale. Probably, though, it is just one track that accounts for clearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 This is a single track wooden coaster by the looks of things. Zooming in on the station there is only 1 line and the words 'Station Slopes downwards' and then states the heights of either end which works out as 0.5m difference . Something very common for old fashioned wooden coasters. Something also to note is the high point of the ride is 18m with the rides station being 0m. pognoi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 Also assuming the track is drawn to scale (which it is safe to say it is) it is 1.4m wide - this is not wide enough for two tracks next to each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 The ride has a lot of corners hugging the ground and it seems to keep its speed very well seeing as the penultimate 180 degree turn is only 3m lower than the first drop. tomglazed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 Pre show building? Obviously going to be the world's first coaster with a washing machine element. yeah, KingNemesis, Benin and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattgwise Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 If it is only supposed to be 10m of the ground and based on the fact it seems to have a strangely sloped lift hill maybe it will be a launched woody? CharlieN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L7123456 Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 If it is only supposed to be 10m of the ground and based on the fact it seems to have a strangely sloped lift hill maybe it will be a launched woody? *crosses fingers for a launched RMC* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieN Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 If it is only supposed to be 10m of the ground and based on the fact it seems to have a strangely sloped lift hill maybe it will be a launched woody? You took the words right out of my mouth. Again, I'm going to be pessimistic because I really want this to be an RMC but I don't want to be dissapointed. Saying this, I'd be happy with a GCI or a mega-lite type ride. #RMCforSW8! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretchy Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 For anyone who wants to read the original planning apps. http://publicaccess.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/portal/servlets/ApplicationSearchServlet?PKID=103314 CharlieN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 This has gone from nothing happening to really really exciting in like two days. Sent from my SM-G361F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 How many pages will this thread get to before we have any further actual news other than the SW8 fences at AT? I reckon 30. I stand corrected. slendercat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretchy Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Hmm I wonder what can be found at the end of this link in a day or so's time? publicaccess.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/portal/servlets/ApplicationSearchServlet?PKID=104356 Cian and CharlieN 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Will they have to submit that much though? Let's face it, they're going to hide as much as they can so it might not reveal much. If there's a large station building we know the SW... the washing machine element! Us geeks gave Merlin the idea, they made a graphic for it and have had 5 years to develop it. Solved it. stretchy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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