The Ultimate rollercoaster 7,442 feet
The Ultimate rollercoaster 7,442 feet, The addition of a station to the death trap’s layout began in 1990, and the ‘ride’ opened in 1991. Many companies were approached to undertake this work, and almost all of them refused.
The only firm interested was Big Country Motioneering. However, They quickly realised how many people would sue them, and quit. Desperate to finish the project, Lightwater contacted a company used to running deadly devices along tracks at high speed… British Rail. Their influence can be seen by the use of wooden Sleepers rather than Concrete footers.
The first incarnation of the ultimate as a ‘ride’ used Over The Shoulder Restraints (OTSRs). However, it was found that these made riders feel safe, and they were quickly replaced with chewed dog toys masquerading as lap bars.
The track itself is tubular steel, with most of the supports made from straight sections of Mechano. The lift hills and their drops are held up by a loose pile of ice-lolly sticks held together by spit and cable ties.
It is a well known fact that time slows down the faster you move. Nowhere is this more true than on the Ultimate’s lift hills. Many first time riders are fooled into thinking that the trains trundle up the hill at a snail’s pace. The truth is that you are launched uphill from a fission powered cannon, achieving 97.4% of light speed. What seems like a two and a half minute climb for riders is little more than the blink of an eye to observers on the ground.
The first section of the ride starts well, with a 102 foot drop, followed by a series of air-time hills. It is worth noting that other than the lift hills and the drops that follow, the rest of the track is never more that 4 feet from the ground. This section ends with some rather pointless bunny hops, designed to stall the train. This is a frequent occurrence, and usually results in the infamous “Rail Replacement Bus Service”.
The only firm interested was Big Country Motioneering. However, They quickly realised how many people would sue them, and quit. Desperate to finish the project, Lightwater contacted a company used to running deadly devices along tracks at high speed… British Rail. Their influence can be seen by the use of wooden Sleepers rather than Concrete footers.
The first incarnation of the ultimate as a ‘ride’ used Over The Shoulder Restraints (OTSRs). However, it was found that these made riders feel safe, and they were quickly replaced with chewed dog toys masquerading as lap bars.
The track itself is tubular steel, with most of the supports made from straight sections of Mechano. The lift hills and their drops are held up by a loose pile of ice-lolly sticks held together by spit and cable ties.
It is a well known fact that time slows down the faster you move. Nowhere is this more true than on the Ultimate’s lift hills. Many first time riders are fooled into thinking that the trains trundle up the hill at a snail’s pace. The truth is that you are launched uphill from a fission powered cannon, achieving 97.4% of light speed. What seems like a two and a half minute climb for riders is little more than the blink of an eye to observers on the ground.
The first section of the ride starts well, with a 102 foot drop, followed by a series of air-time hills. It is worth noting that other than the lift hills and the drops that follow, the rest of the track is never more that 4 feet from the ground. This section ends with some rather pointless bunny hops, designed to stall the train. This is a frequent occurrence, and usually results in the infamous “Rail Replacement Bus Service”.
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