Arkive – Directions – Big One (1994)

‘Directions’ served as the in house magazine for Arrow Dynamics throughout much of the company’s later history.

In this edition from 1994, the company touts the Pepsi Max Big One as its latest achievement. The entry creates further confusion about the structure’s ‘true’ height. This generally accepted to be around 213ft and 214ft, however, the ride’s manufacturer lists it here as 201ft.

The close up photograph of the train has been used countless times, if you look closely you will see Geoffrey Thompson in row 3 and Nick Thompson behind him.