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John Wardley worked on this new ride concept which he codenamed ''SW3'' and, though the theme of a secret weapon evolved into that of organic alien creature, the secret weapon theme was re-used for ''SW4'', [[Oblivion (roller coaster)|''Oblivion'']], four years later.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.towersalmanac.com/areas/rides.php?id=16|title=Rides: Oblivion|accessdate=2007-12-18}}</ref>
John Wardley worked on this new ride concept which he codenamed ''SW3'' and, though the theme of a secret weapon evolved into that of organic alien creature, the secret weapon theme was re-used for ''SW4'', [[Oblivion (roller coaster)|''Oblivion'']], four years later.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.towersalmanac.com/areas/rides.php?id=16|title=Rides: Oblivion|accessdate=2007-12-18}}</ref>


''Nemesis'' opened in the spring of [[1994]] to much media fanfare and was one of many major installations at theme parks throughout the [[United Kingdom]]. At the time the ''[[Pepsi Max Big One]]'', which at that time was the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world, opened in [[Blackpool]]. The Pepsi Max Big One received much media attention from around the globe pushing Nemesis to the side. [[Drayton Manor Theme Park|Drayton Manor]] also unveiled [[Shockwave (Drayton Manor Theme Park)|''Shockwave'']], an [[Intamin AG]] [[stand-up roller coaster]].
''Nemesis'' opened in the spring of [[1994]] to much media fanfare and was one of many major installations at theme parks throughout the [[United Kingdom]]. At the time the ''[[Pepsi Max Big One]]'', which at that time was the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world, opened in [[Blackpool]]. The ''Pepsi Max Big One'' received much media attention from around the globe pushing Nemesis to the side{{citation needed}}. [[Drayton Manor Theme Park|Drayton Manor]] also unveiled [[Shockwave (Drayton Manor Theme Park)|''Shockwave'']], an [[Intamin AG]] [[stand-up roller coaster]].


==In the media==
==In the media==

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Nemesis
A Nemesis train travelling around the stall turn immediately after the vertical loop.
Alton Towers
LocationAlton Towers
Park sectionForbidden Valley
StatusOperating
Opening date19 March, 1994
Cost£10,000,000
General statistics
TypeSteel – Inverted
ManufacturerBolliger & Mabillard
DesignerJohn Wardley
ModelInverted Coaster
Lift/launch systemChain lift hill
Inversions4
Duration1:20
Max vertical angle40°
Capacity1,400 riders per hour
G-force3.5
Height restriction140 cm (4 ft 7 in)
Nemesis at RCDB

Nemesis is an inverted roller coaster located at Alton Towers, England. The ride was designed by Bolliger & Mabillard and opened in 1994. It is located in the Forbidden Valley area of the park, adjacent to Air.

History

Plans for developing the site began in 1991, when Alton Towers began working on a pipeline roller coaster concept from Arrow Dynamics. The ride, codenamed Secret Weapon 1, was to be themed around a secret military facility.[1] Development of the project was put on hold due to Arrow's financial problems and Wardley's design problems, but was brought back a year later with the codename Secret Weapon 2 this time with the ride being built in a pit to solve the height restriction problems. However, the project was finally abandoned when John Wardley had the opportunity to ride the prototype and found it to be slow and energy inefficient.[1]

The park began to look at alternatives and around this time Wardley became aware of the rumours surrounding a new installation by Bolliger & Mabillard at Six Flags. Alton Towers contacted Bolliger & Mabillard who would not give out any specifics about the ride and informed the park to speak to Six Flags. Wardley did just that and after a meeting Six Flags agreed to let Bolliger & Mabillard produce a similar ride for Alton Towers on the understanding that Alton Towers would return the favour.[2] John Wardley worked on this new ride concept which he codenamed SW3 and, though the theme of a secret weapon evolved into that of organic alien creature, the secret weapon theme was re-used for SW4, Oblivion, four years later.[3]

Nemesis opened in the spring of 1994 to much media fanfare and was one of many major installations at theme parks throughout the United Kingdom. At the time the Pepsi Max Big One, which at that time was the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world, opened in Blackpool. The Pepsi Max Big One received much media attention from around the globe pushing Nemesis to the side[citation needed]. Drayton Manor also unveiled Shockwave, an Intamin AG stand-up roller coaster.

In the media

Nemesis' stall turn.
File:Nemesis Zero-G roll.jpg
Nemesis during its Zero-G roll.

In 2004, Nemesis gained the world record for the most naked people to ride a roller coaster. 32 people took part, beating the previous record of 28 held by Nemesis Inferno at Thorpe Park. The event took place to celebrate 50 years of Guinness World Records.

Nemesis was briefly renamed Wonderland for a month in 2005, to celebrate the release of pop-rock band McFly's new album. The band took a ride on Nemesis on CD:UK, a popular music television programme.

The ride can briefly be seen in the BBC Midlands Today opening titles.

Statistics

  1. Construction started: 1991
  2. Designed by: John Wardley and Ingenieur Büro Stengel GmbH
  3. Manufacture: Bolliger & Mabillard
  4. Ride type: B&M inverted
  5. Programmed by: Consign AG
  6. Ride opened: 19 March 1994
  7. Total cost: Approx £10million
  8. Length: Approx. 716metres
  9. Highest drop: Approx.13metres
  10. Top speed: Approx. 50mph
  11. Maximum g-force: 3.5
  12. Number of trains: 2
  13. Passengers per train: 32
  14. Max throughput per hour: 1400 (Approximately, 1400+ has been recorded but not often)
  15. Ride duration: Approx. 80seconds

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "John Wardley looks back" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-12-18.
  2. ^ Alton Towers Almanac: Multimedia: Nemesis' 10th Birthday
  3. ^ "Rides: Oblivion". Retrieved 2007-12-18.


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