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The New Vampire

 

 Refurbishment of Vampire by Vekoma, providing new floorless trains and ride system. Photos taken in Jan / Feb 2002.

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January 2002
10th

The chain cog has been removed

Scaffolding on the second lift

Old trains

The 'boneyard' on the rig site

The previous trains were far better looking

Incredible detail

Removed soil

More scaffolding

Scaffolding has been placed on both Vampire's lifts to refurbish the chain lift mechanisms. Trenches have been dug around the rides course to increase the space between the track and the ground to accommodate the new trains. The previous Arrow trains are now stored on the rig site, along with old wheels and other various parts.

 

February 2002
27th

Continued work on the first lift

The chain has not yet been fitted

Welding work

Work on the track ties and supports

One of the first shots of the new trains

Not much noticeable change apart from the scaffolding towers around the course, for welding and train clearance.

 

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