X Sector Refurbishment

Mon Jan 21, 2013 3:19 pm

If track isn't complete, or if any heavy machinery still needs to get in and out this will not happen. That's the only thing that could stop this idea.... It could work well otherwise.

But, I hope they decide to risk it and just keep it shut.

Mon Jan 21, 2013 3:31 pm

Kenzie2012 wrote: If track isn't complete, or if any heavy machinery still needs to get in and out this will not happen. That's the only thing that could stop this idea.... It could work well otherwise.

But, I hope they decide to risk it and just keep it shut.

By March, personally I could see all construction of track finished. This would only leave landscaping, paving, theming, electrics and testing. Which I would presume some of it would already be under way, especially the electrics..

Mon Jan 21, 2013 3:36 pm

Right, so what I've just said there is "IF" any of that is left.
I too would very much hope all the big stuff is done... Lets say we turn into Antarctica for another 3 weeks though, that really isn't going to happen.... Even the slightest delay could push things back enough to mean I the spider let say is still being placed come opening week which will no doubt means cranes and transport vehicles all over the place.

Mon Jan 21, 2013 3:38 pm

Hang on a minute, does this mean the X-Sector will be open from March till May or will it be closed along with The Smiler construction. Also when do you think the Enterprise replacement will be finished by?

Mon Jan 21, 2013 3:42 pm

Liam-AltonTowers wrote: Hang on a minute, does this mean the X-Sector will be open from March till May or will it be closed along with The Smiler construction. Also when do you think the Enterprise replacement will be finished by?

Enterprise would go up in 2 days...

We really don't know if X-Sector will remain open during this time or not, but I would presume it won't...

Mon Jan 21, 2013 3:44 pm

X-Sector not been open will put people off going to Alton Towers between March to May.

Mon Jan 21, 2013 3:56 pm

I disagree completely Liam, I don't think it will make a huge amount of difference.

Mon Jan 21, 2013 3:59 pm

Sam198 wrote:
Liam-AltonTowers wrote: Hang on a minute, does this mean the X-Sector will be open from March till May or will it be closed along with The Smiler construction. Also when do you think the Enterprise replacement will be finished by?
Enterprise would go up in 2 days...

We really don't know if X-Sector will remain open during this time or not, but I would presume it won't...

What do you mean by "would go up in 2 days" I don't understand

Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:01 pm

The Enterprise is a very easy ride to build.... That can be rebuilt and up ready for testing in to days of work.

Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:01 pm

Enterprise takes 1 day to put back together (if you know what you're doing), and a further day to test. Trust me it's the least of X-sectors problems

Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:02 pm

I would expect this would add a possible 5 minutes maximum onto all the other big roller coasters in the park, if X-sector isn't open

Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:04 pm

thillmad wrote:
Sam198 wrote:
Liam-AltonTowers wrote: Hang on a minute, does this mean the X-Sector will be open from March till May or will it be closed along with The Smiler construction. Also when do you think the Enterprise replacement will be finished by?
Enterprise would go up in 2 days...

We really don't know if X-Sector will remain open during this time or not, but I would presume it won't...
What do you mean by "would go up in 2 days" I don't understand

Enterprise is a travelling model, it's designed to be put up and taken down with ease. This one is currently in a far more deconstructed state than would usually be necessary in order to allow for transportation; however it still really wouldn't take very long at all.

Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:16 pm

Sam198 wrote:
thillmad wrote:
Sam198 wrote: Enterprise would go up in 2 days...

We really don't know if X-Sector will remain open during this time or not, but I would presume it won't...
What do you mean by "would go up in 2 days" I don't understand
Enterprise is a travelling model, it's designed to be put up and taken down with ease. This one is currently in a far more deconstructed state than would usually be necessary in order to allow for transportation; however it still really wouldn't take very long at all.

I understand this,but I mean 2 days from now or was this just an estimate

Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:18 pm

Oops, My bad. It was an estimate of how long it would take to be fully erected. (if Alton felt the need to do it as fast as possible)

Mon Jan 21, 2013 10:08 pm

Hi first post on here

seen all the images AT have recently posted...
is there any word on the Enterprise re-theme? Wouldn't it be amazing if it contained a similar colour scheme to the smiler!
I'd love it to look like one of the spirals/eyes in the logo! Just a thought

Mon Jan 21, 2013 11:14 pm

sque132 wrote: Hi first post on here

seen all the images AT have recently posted...
is there any word on the Enterprise re-theme? Wouldn't it be amazing if it contained a similar colour scheme to the smiler!
I'd love it to look like one of the spirals/eyes in the logo! Just a thought

I love this idea!

Mon Jan 21, 2013 11:18 pm

Thats a good idea, but i really hope they don't do it.
Something like that is going to spoil the feel of the area, the flats are there to be subtle additions to back up the big rides and the area. Putting some form of decoration on Enterprise will start to turn the area into Smiler-Ville.

Tue Jan 22, 2013 12:18 am

So a giant spiral on the wheel which various users have suggested before, would be over-kill?

Tue Jan 22, 2013 12:26 am

Yeah i think so.... keep it nice and simple.

Black, Black, Black with Grey Cars and possibly a big of green lining those Cars.

This is all.

Tue Jan 22, 2013 9:47 am

I disagree, personally I think it would look fantastic to have the spiral on there. although TBH, I don't see it happening (would love to be proved wrong though)