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| Manufacturer | Arrow Dynamics | ||||||||||
| Product | Runaway Train | ||||||||||
| Type | Steel | ||||||||||
| Riders per train | 36 | ||||||||||
| Hourly capacity | 1,800 | ||||||||||
| Propulsion | 2 chain lift hills | ||||||||||
| Height | 73 feet | ||||||||||
| Drop | 67 feet | ||||||||||
| Top speed | 35 mph | ||||||||||
| Length | 2400 feet | ||||||||||
| Inversions | 0 | ||||||||||
| Duration | 2:24 | ||||||||||
Road Runner Express is an Arrow Dynamics roller coaster located at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas, USA. Opened on May 1, 1997, it was the last mine train coaster to be built by Arrow Dynamics at a Six Flags amusement park.[1] The ride's track and supports were engineered by Ride Centerline.[2]
History
The ride's height requirement was raised from 42 inches to 48 inches in 2025.[3]
Design
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Trains
2 trains with 6 cars per train. Riders are arranged 2 across in 3 rows for a total of 36 riders per train.
Images
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References
- ↑ "Road Runner Express - Scream Machine".
- ↑ "Rides List". Ride Centerline. Retrieved 2022-04-22.
- ↑ "Height Requirements for [Road Runner Express], [Great American Scream Machine], and [Dahlonega Mine Train] have been raised from 42" to 48"". Reddit. StarPrime323. 2025-03-16. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
External links
- Road Runner Express on the Roller Coaster DataBase.
Present
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