‘Iconic’ Alton Towers ride set to reopen next weekend with two major changes

Alton Towers ride makes hugely anticipated return after 17-month makeover

Alton Tower's Nemesis Reborn has officially reopened after an extensive refurbishment project

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Time-lapse footage released by Alton Towers shows the mammoth effort to deconstruct and restore the 250-tonne track

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Technicians were spotted in cranes inspecting the track’s infamous inverted loop during the final week of preparations

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Meanwhile, workers were seen installing over 100 metres of specially crafted tentacles and innovative audio-visual technology

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When it first opened in March 1994, Nemesis was Europe’s first inverted rollercoaster

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It has since travelled the equivalent distance to circling the world over 32 times

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Nemesis has been at Alton Towers for 30 years and is a favourite among theme park fans

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