Nemesis at Alton Towers – Behind the scenes

 

IMG_5124opened in 1994 Nemesis at a cost of ten million pounds quickly became a favourite coaster amongst enthusiasts and the public alike.

I dont count coasters or number of rides on a particular coaster but if i were to look back over the years to 1994 my count would be well into the hundreds if not more.

A trip to Alton towers just isnt the same without a ride on Nemesis for me and many other enthusiasts. I hope you enjoy the photographs.

Some ride stats.
Height 43ft
Drop 104ft
Length 2,349ft
Max speed 50mph
Inversions 4
Duration 1m 20secs.
Capacity 1,400 riders per hour.

We were fortunate enough to have a behind the scenes tour of the ride in July 2007, this was an organised tour arranged by the park and these are the pictures taken on that event.

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Bottom of the Nemesis lift hill looking up.

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Bottom of the Nemesis lift hill looking up.

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Part way up the Nemesis lift hill.

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A picture taken from part way up the Nemesis lift hill.

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Looking back near the top of the lift hil..

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Just about at the top of the lift hil.

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View from the top of the Nemesis lift hill looking down. It was all too much for Andy.

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Nemesis loop taken from the top of the lift hill.

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Looking at the station from the rear of the ride entrance.

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From in front of the control desk looking back.

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Something for the wheel geeks.

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Nemesis Control panel/ops seat.

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Outside the rear of the entrance looking at the train storage/maintenance area.

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Ready to go in the maintenance area.

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Looking back at the final brakes, notice the track has moved.

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Thanks for looking.