Runaway Mine Train (Six Flags Over Texas)

Roller coaster in the United States
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Runaway Mine Train
Six Flags Over Texas
Location Arlington, Texas, USA
Coordinates 32°45′29″N 97°04′06″W / 32.758175°N 97.068434°W / 32.758175; -97.068434
Park section Boomtown
Status Operating since July 23, 1966
Cost $1,000,000
Rider height 42 inch minimum
Statistics
Manufacturer Arrow Dynamics
Product Runaway Train
Type Steel - Hybrid
Propulsion 3 Chain lift hills
Height 35 feet
Top speed 27 mph
Length 2400 feet
Inversions 0
Duration 3:00
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Runaway Mine Train is a steel hybrid roller coaster located at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas, USA. Built by Arrow Dynamics, the attraction opened on July 23, 1966 and is the oldest roller coaster in the park. In September 2006, Runaway Mine Train was designated an ACE Coaster Landmark by the American Coaster Enthusiasts.

Design

Elements

Color scheme

Brown track and unpainted supports.

Trains

3 trains with 5 cars per train. In each car, riders are arranged 2 across in 3 rows, for a total of 30 riders per train.

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