Runaway Mine Train

Six Flags Over Texas
Ride typeMine Train Coaster
BuilderArrow Dynamics Inc.
ModelMine Train
Current statusOperating
Opening date07/23/1966
Track length2485 '
Height35 '
Highest drop35 '
Riding time3:00 min.
Coachessix six-passenger (3x2)
Number of trains4
Riding restrictionsAt least 42 "
The ride that changed roller coasters forever! The Six Flags Over Texas mine train was the world's first tubular steel roller coaster.
Former names:
Mine Train (from 1996 until 1000)
Run-A-Way Mine Train (from 1966 until 1995)