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Rolling Thunder

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Six Flags Great Adventure

Rolling Thunder is a dual-track, racing wooden coaster with ten hills to cruise. This roller coaster differs from the racers built for Kings Island and Kings Dominion since it features two out and back, figure-8 tracks that are completely different.

Rolling Thunder Details

Year Track Type Designer
1979 Wood Racer, Out and Back, Figure 8 Don Rosser, William Cobb

Roller Coaster Stats

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Height: 96 feet Drop: 85 feet
Angle Of Descent: 45 degrees Top Speed: 56 mph
Length: 3,200 feet Trains: 4 - 24 passenger
Train Mfg: Philadelphia Toboggan Co. Ride Time: 3 minutes

More Facts About Rolling Thunder

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Trains have four cars with three rows each, seating two abreast per row.

Ride capacity: 3,840 passengers per hour

Height requirement: Must be at least 44 inches tall

Where to Coast

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See: Six Flags Great Adventure

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