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Corkscrew

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Alton Towers retired the Corkscrew roller coaster at the end of the 2008 operating year.

Roller Coaster Stats

Year Track Type Designer
1980 Steel Corkscrew Vekoma
  • Height
    75
    feet
  • Drop
    68
    feet
  • Length
    2,400
    feet
  • Top Speed
    40
    miles per hour
  • Inversions
    2
    upside down elements
  • Ride Time
    1 minute, 15 seconds
    minutes : seconds
  • Number Of Trains
    2 - 24 passenger
     

Corkscrew Facts & History

Vekoma Corkscrew model coaster with bayerncurve

Inversions: Double Corkscrew

Original trains from Arrow Dynamics replaced with newer Vekoma designed trains.

November 9, 2008 – Final day of operation

Opening date: April 4, 1980

Train has six cars with two rows each, seating two abreast per row.

Height requirement: Riders must be at least 48 inches tall

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