DistortAMG
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They are two different mechanisms, T1 is submerged in the trough and is primarily pneumatic. The boats are brought in using the kickers in the previous block and the arms on the side of the turntable position it and provide the motion, so to speak.
T2 is above the level of the trough and is essentially "dry". As I understand, the movement is electrically powered and the only pneumatic feature is the ram to send the boat into the tunnel before the ice room. This is done from behind the boat, rather than alongside like on T1.
Sorry yes you are correct. This is exactly the same setup used for Dschungel X-pedition and Rio Bravo, with Rio Bravo having both turntables dry. Both rides use the same ride system as Valhalla.. Curious as to why they do it like this, but it certainly is not isolated to Valhalla, seems to be a design of the ride system itself.