The first rollercoaster at the park was the Corkscrew. It was removed in 2008, and a peice of its track now lies in the entrance plaza. If you walk up close, you can see a list of facts about the ride.
.First Installed 1980
Removed 2008
Opening Date 4th April 1980
Location Ug Land
Cost £1.25 million
Manufacturer Vekoma
Designer Arrow Dynamics
Type Of Ride Corkscrew
Track Length 728 metres
Height Of Drop 23 metres
Maximum Speed 44 mph (70 km/h)
Maximum G Force 3.1 G
Ride Duration Approx. 1 minute, 45 seconds
Capacity 48
Throughput 1,100 people per hour
Seating Arrangement 2 trains, 6 cars per train, 2 row per car, 2 seats per row
Restraint Type Shoulder restraints
Height Restriction Must be at least 1.2 metres
(Thanks ot Alton towers almanac for the info)
.First Installed 1980
Removed 2008
Opening Date 4th April 1980
Location Ug Land
Cost £1.25 million
Manufacturer Vekoma
Designer Arrow Dynamics
Type Of Ride Corkscrew
Track Length 728 metres
Height Of Drop 23 metres
Maximum Speed 44 mph (70 km/h)
Maximum G Force 3.1 G
Ride Duration Approx. 1 minute, 45 seconds
Capacity 48
Throughput 1,100 people per hour
Seating Arrangement 2 trains, 6 cars per train, 2 row per car, 2 seats per row
Restraint Type Shoulder restraints
Height Restriction Must be at least 1.2 metres
(Thanks ot Alton towers almanac for the info)