Alton Towers to scrap Corkscrew

[mesmoland]

Just in case you haven't heard the iconic Corkscrew is to go when the park closes for the season this year.So you have just a few weeks to get your last ride in!
Black Hole RIP
Corkscrew (soon) RIP
What next ?

Here's my review from my last ride:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=SdtZERF6JIg

[mesmoland]

The ride has been rumoured to be leaving for some time but it is now confirmed as going. Alton Towers will be hosting a Goodbye event, as they did when the Black Hole was closed, on Sunday, 9th November.

http://www.towersalmanac.com/index.php?show_story=354

[sam]

First went on Corckscrew in the summer a good ride shame it's going.

[mesmoland]

I wonder what the new World's first of it's kind ride ( I think coaster) that will replace the corkscrew area in 2010 will be There is a mention at the end of this report.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7713643.stm