Big Bend, a Schwarzkopf Jet Star coaster, called Six Flags Over Texas home between 1971 and 1979. Standing 81 feet tall and reaching speeds of 52 miles per hour, Big Bend was a true favorite of park guests.
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The Big Bend first opened at Six Flags Over Texas in 1971. The classic Schwarzkopf coaster featured two spiral electric lift hills with the first standing 81 feet tall and second standing 57 feet tall. Big Bend reached speeds of 52 miles per hour and had a track length of 2,876 feet. The coaster was removed after the 1979 season and was placed in storage at Six Flags St. Louis before eventually being scrapped.
Runaway Mine Train opened at Six Flags Over Texas on July 23, 1966. Designed by Ron Toomer and Arrow Development, Runaway Mine Train was the world's first mine train coaster. The attraction features three lift hills, and themed elements such as a cave and hotel. This original concept print also features a waterfall feature, which has since been removed. Perhaps the most unique element of Runaway Mine Train is its finale drop into an underwater tunnel.
Road Runner Express opened at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in 1997 and is a staple of the park's roller coaster line-up. Featuring a top speed of 35 miles per hour and height of 73 feet, the roller coaster utilizes the park's quarry setting into its design. Road Runner Express is the perfect family roller coaster.
The Speelunkers called Six Flags Over Texas home from 1964 to 1991. Join us in celebrating this past attraction with exclusive merchandise! Guests would jump aboard a boat and head into this mysterious cave. Once inside the cave, various scenes depicting the small "Speelunker" creatures could be enjoyed. The Cave closed in 1991 and soon became Yosemite Sam & the Gold River Adventure. However, in 2022, the Speelunkers return with a pirate theme.
Ready to go on a PowerSplash Boat Excursion? Opened in 2023 at Six Flags Over Texas, Aquaman: Power Wave is the first ride of its kind to debut in North America. Built by Mack Rides, this high-thrill PowerSplash attraction features both forwards and backwards launches, reaching top speeds of sixty-three miles per hour. The water coaster also includes two spikes that stand at 148 feet tall and send riders plummeting ninety degrees. After multiple launches along the attraction’s 712-foot track, Aquaman: Power Wave ends with a huge splashdown.