Swamp Buggy
Roller coaster in the United States
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| Manufacturer | Chance Rides | ||||||||||
| Product | Toboggan | ||||||||||
| Type | Steel | ||||||||||
| Propulsion | Vertical chain lift hill | ||||||||||
| Height | 45 feet | ||||||||||
| Length | 450 feet | ||||||||||
| Inversions | 0 | ||||||||||
Swamp Buggy was a steel roller coaster built by Chance Rides previously located at AstroWorld in Houston, Texas, USA. It was added in 1970 along with the Barrel O'Fun as part of the Fun Island area.[1][2] The area the ride was in was later occupied by Viper.
Design
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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
- ↑ "It's A Whole New World At Astroworld in 1970". San Jacinto News-Times.
- ↑ "Swamp Buggy". Six Flags Houston.
External links
- Swamp Buggy on the Roller Coaster DataBase.
Former
Coasters
Attractions
Alpine Sleigh RideAntique TaxisAstroneedleAstrowayAstrowheelBamboo ShootBarnstormerBarrel of FunBugs Bunny's HarborCondorDiablo FallsDungeon DropFoghorn's FreewayGranny's Apple Cart RideGunslingerLooney Tunes AirlinesLooping StarshipMaypoleRazzmatazzRock-O-PlaneRub-a-DubRunaway RickshawsSWATSkyScreamerSpeedy's Used Car LotTaz's TwisterThe Martian MaggotThunder RiverTidal WaveTweety's Volunteer Fire Dept.Wagon WheelWarp 2000Whirling Dervish
(1984–1990)
Whirling Dervish(1977–1983)