Rita - Queen of Speed is Alton Towers' latest rollercoaster, opened during the 2005 season. From Swiss manufacturers Intamin, this is one of their rocket-launched coasters, with a figure 8 ground-hugging layout due to Alton's height restrictions. Click the thumbnailed images to enlarge pics...
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Construction pictures:
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Thanks to Harry for above graphic!
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