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‎Notable Projects

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‎Future

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DanDan: Just clearing up a few things like sentencing, links and shiz. Not changed much on what Chris originally put, aaaall still there.

2010-11-19T16:57:03Z

Just clearing up a few things like sentencing, links and shiz. Not changed much on what Chris originally put, aaaall still there.

Scott: My first major wiki article, be gentle with me.

2010-11-19T16:16:10Z

My first major wiki article, be gentle with me.

Sammy at 16:23, 24 August 2010

2010-08-24T16:23:14Z

Sammy at 23:49, 9 August 2010

2010-08-09T23:49:51Z

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2010-08-09T23:45:16Z

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 The following year, a floorless rollercoaster was designed (Medusa/Bizarro at Six Flags Great Adventure). And then another year later the Mega Coaster was added to the portfolio before their next rollercoaster at Alton Towers opened in 2002.
-Air at Alton Towers was advertised as the world's first flying rollercoaster (I think [[Vekoma]] and SkyTrack at Granada Studios may argue with this statement though). Air was plagued with problems, and still is today, breakdowns often occur and due to the nature of the ride there is a lot of [[Faff]].
+Air at Alton Towers was advertised as the world's first flying rollercoaster ([[Vekoma]] and SkyTrack at Granada Studios may argue with this statement though). Air was plagued with problems, and still is today, breakdowns often occur and due to the nature of the ride there is a lot of [[Faff]].
 == Future ==

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 The first Wing-Rider rollercoaster was built by Intamin (Furious Baco in Port Adventura, Spain) but that model is known for its rough ride, something that B&M will be determined to iron out of their train design. The B&M Wing-Rider will be called X-Raptor and it is currently under construction in Gardaland.
-It is rumoured that in 2012 B&M will be added 4D functionality to the Wing-Rider train, [[Thorpe Park]] are expected to get this model of coaster. Currently, [[S and S|S&S Worldwide]] are the only company to build 4D coasters (after they acquired the designs after [[Arrow|Arrow Dynamics]] filed for bankruptcy), but this is another coaster model that is plagued with issues. It is still unknown if B&M can overcome the models shortcomings to catapult themselves firmly back into the number 1 manufacturer slot.
+It was rumoured that in 2012 B&M will be added 4D functionality to the Wing-Rider train, [[Thorpe Park]] are expected to get this model of coaster. Currently, [[S and S|S&S Worldwide]] are the only company to build 4D coasters (after they acquired the designs after [[Arrow|Arrow Dynamics]] filed for bankruptcy), but this is another coaster model that is plagued with issues. It is still unknown if B&M can overcome the models shortcomings to catapult themselves firmly back into the number 1 manufacturer slot.
 == Characteristics of B&Ms ==

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 With sitting, standing and inverting rollercoasters in their portfolio B&Ms next major design was built in 1998. The Dive Machine was created, the first rollercoaster to feature a vertical drop (Oblivion's drop is only 87 degrees, but we'll ignore that...)
-Dive Machines feature 8-across seating with cars either holding 16 or 24 people. Oblivion once again pushed the boundaries of rollercoaster design, B&M now are becoming the world's best roller coaster manufacturer.
+Dive Machines feature 6-, 8- or 10-across seating with cars holding 16, 18, 24 or 30 people. Oblivion once again pushed the boundaries of rollercoaster design, B&M now are becoming the world's best roller coaster manufacturer.
 The following year, a floorless rollercoaster was designed (Medusa/Bizarro at Six Flags Great Adventure). And then another year later the Mega Coaster was added to the portfolio before their next rollercoaster at Alton Towers opened in 2002.

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   The B&M page keeps breaking due to '&' sign.  This page has been created as a workaround.
-B&M (also known as Bolliger & Mabillard) are a [[Roller_coaster|roller coaster]] manufacturer based in Switzerland.
+B&M (also known as Bolliger & Mabillard) are a [[roller coaster]] manufacturer based in <s>a</s> Switzerland <s>secret research facility</s>.
-B&M are widely regarded as the <s>best</s> most expensive [[Roller_coaster|roller coaster]] manufacturer, they are particularly loved by Alton Towers fans due to their work with God and the 3 B&Ms that reside in Alton Towers (Nemesis, Oblivion and Air)
+B&M are widely regarded as the <s>best</s> most expensive roller coaster manufacturer, they are particularly loved by [[Alton Towers]] fans due to their work with [[God]] and the 3 B&Ms that reside in Alton Towers (Nemesis, Oblivion and Air). This is shown by  two of their B&Ms sitting in [[Forbidden Valley]], Towers' fetish area for ride manufacturers.
 It is a fact that every proper theme park enthusiast loves B&M, they are widely regarded as the top manufacturer.
 == History ==
-B&M were founded by Walter Bolliger and Claude Mabillard in 1988 after Walter and Claude left Giovanola, a subcontractor for Intamin.
+B&M were founded by Walter Bolliger and Claude Mabillard in 1988 after Walter and Claude left Giovanola, a subcontractor for [[Intamin]].
 Boilliger and Mabillard developed the stand-up rollercoaster for Giovanola before they left the company, before eventually building their own B&M Stand-up rollercoaster in 1990.
 B&M first made a name for themselves when they built the multi-inversion inverted rollercoaster aka Batman in the early 1990s. Their next unique rollercoaster which they designed (with a little help from God) was Nemesis at Alton Towers.
 == Notable Projects ==
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 With sitting, standing and inverting rollercoasters in their portfolio B&Ms next major design was built in 1998. The Dive Machine was created, the first rollercoaster to feature a vertical drop (Oblivion's drop is only 87 degrees, but we'll ignore that...)
-Dive Machines feature 8-across seating with cars either holding 16 or 24 people. Oblivion once again pushed the boundaries of rollercoaster design, B&M now are becoming the world's best rollercoaster manufacturer.
+Dive Machines feature 8-across seating with cars either holding 16 or 24 people. Oblivion once again pushed the boundaries of rollercoaster design, B&M now are becoming the world's best roller coaster manufacturer.
 The following year, a floorless rollercoaster was designed (Medusa/Bizarro at Six Flags Great Adventure). And then another year later the Mega Coaster was added to the portfolio before their next rollercoaster at Alton Towers opened in 2002.
-Air at Alton Towers was advertised as the World's First Flying Rollercoaster. (I think Vekoma and SkyTrack at Granada Studios may argue with this statement though) Air was plagued with problems, and still is today, breakdowns often occur and due to the nature of the ride there is a lot of Faff.
+Air at Alton Towers was advertised as the world's first flying rollercoaster (I think [[Vekoma]] and SkyTrack at Granada Studios may argue with this statement though). Air was plagued with problems, and still is today, breakdowns often occur and due to the nature of the ride there is a lot of [[Faff]].
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 == Future ==
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 The Wing-Rider and eventually a rumoured 4D coaster are the next new concepts being designed and built by B&M, this is their first major innovation since Air in 2002. Many believed that B&M had started to become stagnant without any major change in their ride portfolio for a number of years.
-The first Wing-Rider rollercoaster was built by Intamin (Furios Baco in Port Adventura, Spain) but that model is known for its rough ride, something that B&M will be determined to iron out of their train design. The B&M Wing-Rider will be called X-Raptor and it is currently under construction in Gardaland.
+The first Wing-Rider rollercoaster was built by Intamin (Furious Baco in Port Adventura, Spain) but that model is known for its rough ride, something that B&M will be determined to iron out of their train design. The B&M Wing-Rider will be called X-Raptor and it is currently under construction in Gardaland.
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-It is rumoured that in 2012 B&M will be added 4D functionality to the Wing-Rider train, Thorpe Park are expected to get this model of coaster. Currently, S&S Worldwide are the only company to build 4D coasters (after they acquired the designs after Arrow Dynamics filed for bankruptcy), but this is another coaster model that is plagued with issues. It is still unknown if B&M can overcome the models shortcomings to catapult themselves firmly back into the number 1 manufacturer slot.
 == Characteristics of B&Ms ==
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 *[[Air|Air]]
 *[[Oblivion|Oblivion]]
-*[[Nemesis|Nemesis]] Inferno
+*[[Nemesis Inferno]]
 *[[Black_Mamba|Black Mamba]]
 *Dragon Khan
 *Silver Star
 *[[Manta|Manta]]
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   The B&M page keeps breaking due to '&' sign.  This page has been created as a workaround.
-Widely regarded as the <s>best</s> most expensive [[Roller_coaster|roller coaster]] manufacturer.  B&M have a lot of fans amongst [[Alton_Towers|Alton Towers]] enthusiasts as the park is home to fanboy-favourite [[Nemesis|Nemesis]].
+B&M (also known as Bolliger & Mabillard) are a [[Roller_coaster|roller coaster]] manufacturer based in Switzerland.
 ==Notable Rides==

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		+	Widely regarded as the <s>best</s> most expensive [[Roller_coaster\|roller coaster]] manufacturer. B&M have a lot of fans amongst [[Alton_Towers\|Alton Towers]] enthusiasts as the park is home to fanboy-favourite [[Nemesis\|Nemesis]].
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		+	*[[Nemesis\|Nemesis]]
		+	*[[Air\|Air]]
		+	*[[Oblivion\|Oblivion]]
		+	*[[Nemesis\|Nemesis]] Inferno
		+	*[[Black_Mamba\|Black Mamba]]
		+	*Dragon Khan
		+	*Silver Star
		+	*[[Manta\|Manta]]
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