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Greezed Lightnin'

Joyland Amusement Park

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This classic Schwarzkopf "Shuttle Loop" roller coaster uses a flywheel to launch the train from zero to 60 mph in just four seconds. Originally built in 1978 at Six Flags Astroworld, Greezed Lightnin' was purchased and relocated to Joyland Amusement Park in 2006 and remained in storage until it was sold and moved to Cliff's Amusement Park in 2012.

Roller Coaster Stats

Year Track Type Designer
2007 Steel Shuttle Loop Schwarzkopf
  • Height
    138
    feet
  • Angle Of Descent
    70°
    degrees
  • Length
    849
    feet
  • Top Speed
    60
    miles per hour
  • Inversions
    2
    upside down elements
  • Launch
    Flywheel
    propulsion
  • Ride Time
    33 seconds
    minutes : seconds
  • Number Of Trains
    1 - 28 passenger
     

Greezed Lightnin' Facts & History

Inversion: 80-foot tall Vertical Loop

Launch: zero to 60 mph in 4 seconds

1978 – Greezed Lightnin' opened at Six Flags Astroworld

2006 – Sold and relocated to Joyland Amusement Park after Six Flags Astroworld closed in 2005.

2006-2012 – In storage

2012 – Sold and relocated to Cliff's Amusement Park (Albuquerque, NM)

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

Where to Coast

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