Swamp Buggy

Roller coaster in the United States
Swamp Buggy
Six Flags AstroWorld
Location Houston, Texas, USA
Status Unknown
Operated 1970 to 1972 or later
Replaced by Viper
Statistics
Manufacturer Chance Rides
Product Toboggan
Type Steel
Propulsion Vertical chain lift hill
Height 45 feet
Length 450 feet
Inversions 0
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Swamp Buggy was a steel roller coaster built by Chance Rides previously located at Six Flags AstroWorld in Houston, Texas, USA. It was added in 1970 along with the Barrel O'Fun.[1] The area the ride was in was later occupied by Viper.

Design

Elements

The ride was a Chance Rides Toboggan model with additional scenery such that the central tower looked like a tree trunk.

Color scheme

Green track and brown supports.

Trains

Single cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in a single row, for a total of 2 riders per car.

References

  1. "It's A Whole New World At Astroworld in 1970". San Jacinto News-Times.

External links

Articles on Six Flags AstroWorld