Texas Giant
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| Location | Six Flags Over Texas |
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| Type | Wood |
| Status | Open |
| Opened | March 17, 1990 |
| Manufacturer | Dinn Corporation |
| Designer | Curtis D. Summers |
| Track layout | Twister |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
| Height | 143 ft (44 m) |
| Drop | 137 ft (42 m) |
| Length | 4,920 ft (1,500 m) |
| Max speed | 62 mph (100 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Duration | 2:00 |
| Max vertical angle | 53° |
| Cost | $5,500,000 US |
| Max g-force | 4.2 |
| Height restriction | 4 ft 0 in (120 cm) |
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Texas Giant is a wooden roller coaster located at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas.
When opened in 1990, it was the tallest wooden roller coaster in the world at 143 feet. It features twists, turns, and wide sweeping drops.[1]
The three trains were built by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company and hold 24 riders each.
It was presented the Golden Ticket Award for Best Wooden Roller Coaster in the world in 1999.[2]
The Texas Giant requires rehab during the winter months, thus keeping it closed for Six Flags Over Texas' Holiday in the Park event.
The wooden construction of the Texas Giant makes it a rather rattling ride. It's not a smooth roller coaster and can cause headaches in riders.
[edit] Modifications
After its first year of operation, the seven-car Philadelphia Toboggan Company trains were shortened to six-car trains. In 2006, the ride received new gates in its station.
[edit] External links
- Texas Giant Article and photos of this roller coaster.
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