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Great American Scream Machine

Six Flags Over Georgia

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Together John C. Allen, Don Rosser and William Cobb designed and Philadelphia Toboggan Company built this wooden coaster for Six Flags Over Georgia in 1973. Featuring an "out and back" layout, Great American Scream Machine, is an exciting two minute roller coaster ride with multiple hills after the 89-foot first drop.

Roller Coaster Stats

Year	Track	Type	Designer
1973	Wood	Out and Back	John C. Allen, PTC

Height

105

feet
Drop

89

feet
Angle Of Descent

45°

degrees
Length

3,800

feet
Top Speed

57

miles per hour
Ride Time

2 minutes

minutes : seconds
Ride Capacity

1200

riders per hour
Number Of Trains

2 - 24 passenger
Train Designer

Philadelphia Toboggan Co.

Great American Scream Machine Facts & History

Serial number: 142

2018 – Trains ran backwards from opening day through May 13 for the 45th anniversary.

Train has four cars with three rows each, seating two abreast per row.

Height requirement: Riders must be at least 42 inches tall

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