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Cyclone

Six Flags New England

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On June 24, 2014 the park announced that Cyclone would close for good after 31-years of operation on July 20, 2014. Originally named the Riverside Cyclone, the name was changed to Cyclone in 2000 at the same time the park was re-branded Six Flags New England.

Roller Coaster Stats

Year Track Type Designer
1983 Wood Twister William Cobb
  • Height
    107
    feet
  • Drop
    75
    feet
  • Angle Of Descent
    54°
    degrees
  • Length
    3,400
    feet
  • Top Speed
    45
    miles per hour
  • Number Of Trains
    2 - 24 passenger
     
  • Train Designer
    Philadelphia Toboggan Co.
     

Cyclone Facts & History

1985 – Original three-bench PTC trains replaced with new trains from Morgan Manufacturing.

2000 – Riverside Cyclone renamed Cyclone. Trains replaced with new trains from Philadelphia Toboggan Co.

2001 – First drop was reprofiled and shortened.

July 20, 2014 – Final day of operation. Six Flags announced on June 24, 2014 that the Cyclone would be closing forever.

Opening date: June 24, 1983

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

Height requirement: Riders must be at least 54 inches tall

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