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Runaway Mine Train

Six Flags Great Adventure

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Zoom through the woods and over the water on Six Flags Great Adventure's first roller coaster made of steel. Runaway Mine Train celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2009 and is one of the park's original rides.

Roller Coaster Stats

Year Track Type Designer
1974 Steel Mine Train Arrow Dynamics
  • Height
    69
    feet
  • Length
    2,444
    feet
  • Top Speed
    38
    miles per hour
  • Ride Time
    3 minutes, 20 seconds
    minutes : seconds
  • Number Of Trains
    3 - 30 passenger
     
  • Train Designer
    Arrow Dynamics
     

Runaway Mine Train Facts & History

Opening date: July 4, 1974

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

Height requirement: Riders must be at least 44 inches tall

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