Texas Giant (Six Flags Over Texas)

Facts

Roller Coaster:			Texas Giant
Amusement Park:			Six Flags Over Texas (Arlington, Texas, USA)
Classification:			Roller Coaster
Type:			Wood - Sit Down
Status:			SBNO since 11/2/2009 Operated from 3/17/1990 to 11/1/2009
Builder:			Dinn Corporation
Designer:			Curtis D. Summers
Cost:			$5,500,000 USD

Length:			4920'
Height:			143'
Drop:			137'
Inversions:			0
Speed:			62 mph
Duration:			2:00
Max Vertical Angle:			53 Degrees

Trains:			3 trains with 6 cars per train. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 24 riders per train.
Restrictions:			Riders must be 48" or taller to ride.
Restraints:			Headrest and Individual ratcheting lap bar.
Built by:			Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc.

Notes:			The Texas Giant will be closed for the 2010 season while an estimated 10 million USD refurbishment is performed.

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