Rush Archive

Rush, When opened in 2005 was the worlds biggest S&S Giant Speed Swing! The ride at full swing hits a height of over 60ft and pulls G forces in excess of 3G! The ride opened ahead of schedule in May 2005.

Finishing Touches

Rush has now completed all its tests and the final touches are being added around the ride, including planting, signage and cleaning, Rush will be opening very soon from this point.

The testing stage

With construction now complete the ride has to undergo many tests before it is able to open to the public, we have a selection of pictures of Rush during its testing stage!

4th May 2005

The top piece has now been fitted, along with the arms which will hold the seating units, which are also now on site and are expected to be fitted shortly.

14th April 2005

Just 4 days since our last update there has been much progress on site, both arms are now up and at full height, awaiting the top piece to arrive and be fitted. Also, a air compressor room is being built next to Colossus's final inline twist.

10th April 2005

The giant gray air tanks are now up, really showing just how big this ride will be! Also one half of one of the main gold arms is now up.

13th March 2005

The first look at Rush's Construction! The footers for the giant arms are now nearly finished, including pipes being laid underground for the air which powers the ride. There are also adverts for the ride up around the site.