Oblivion

Oblivion is a roller-coaster in Alton Towers, Alton, England. It is probably one of the steepest roller-coasters in the world.

History
Oblivion opened in 1998 and was the steepest roller-coaster in Europe at an angle of 54 degrees.. It is the most-ridden roller-coaster in Alton Towers.

===Ride experience

When riders are placed in their seats, a sinister man says that the ride is dangerous, but another man says that the ride is safe. The sinister man won't start the ride but the other man starts the ride anyway. The coaster rises to a height of 15 metres before reaching the steep drop. It pauses near the drop for 2 seconds before it than drops into the pit at a speed of 68 mph. It then returns to the starting station.

Trivia
At a speed of 68 mph, it is the third fastest roller-coaster in the UK behind Stealth in Thorpe Park, Surrey and Pepsi Max Big One in Pleasure Beach, Blackpool.

It has been painted nearly eight times sinces it's opening in 1998.

Although it is 15 metres high, the drop extends to 55 metres when it eners the drop.