Nemesis was the new attraction for the 1994 season, but during the construction in 1993 and winter period before the park opened, Alton Towers did not release many clues about what the ride was to be. Once the park was opened many rollercoaster fans poured into Alton Towers to ride Nemesis, there first glimpse when travelling on the monorail which travels over the centre of the Nemesis track. Alton Towers had installed a B and M Suspended rollercoaster but this was different to those previously built (mostly in the USA) as the track turns and twists in a huge blown out pit. This is because Alton Towers are not permitted to build attractions that go above tree level or are to loud, this is why the Thunderlooper was removed in 1996.

The story behind the ride is that when work was being carried out, diggers heard a very loud, strange noise. This was the movement of a huge underground monster. The workmen's only chance of survival was to capture or stop the monster, they built a massive turning and twisting track which still lays there today, keeping Nemesis trains under control. If you cannot see Nemesis when you first enter Forbidden Valley, you will definitely hear its 'roar' as the trains are launched through the many inversions and turns. Being such a popular ride this is the one where you need a virtual queue ticket (pick one up when you walk past even you are not certain about riding) as Nemesis quite often attracts queues in excess of 1.5 hours on busy days.

The ride itself comprises of many inversions, turns and twists. I am not going to say that much about the ride and describe all its loops and bends because it will spoil the ride, but just let me leave you with this comment - The Roller Coaster Club Of Great Britain have voted Nemesis as being the best steel coaster since its opening in 1994.

Whether you hate or enjoy Nemesis you will be appreciate that it was the biggest adrenaline rush and the most intense 90 seconds of your life.

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