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Big Bad John
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Big Bad John

Arrow Dynamics · Runaway Train · opened 2002

Height
9.8 m
Length
716 m
Speed
59.5 km/h
Count (number of trips)
1

Description

Take a seat in one of the carriages of the train in mine car design and race along the 716 m long track.

Notes:
Age restriction: no age restriction
Height restriction: from 1.07 m
Image: Magic Springs Theme and Water Park

History:
from 06/1971 to 1987 at Six Flags St. Louis as River King Mine Train
from 1989 to 1998 in Dollywood as Thunder Express
since 2002 in Magic Springs Theme and Water Park as Big Bad John

Technical Specifications

Type
Runaway Train
Manufacturer
Arrow Dynamics
Opening (DD/MM/YYYY)
2002
Propulsion Method
Chain Lift Hill / Kettenlift
Length
716 m
Height
9.8 m
Highest drop
12.5 m
max. Speed
59.5 km/h
Ride Time
03:00 Min.
Trains
1
Cars
5
Rows per car
3
Seats per row
2
Seats per car
6
Seats overall
28
Indoor/Outdoor
Outdoor

Pictures

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