Screamin' Eagle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Screamin’ Eagle |
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| Six Flags St. Louis | |
| Location | Six Flags St. Louis |
| Park section | Illinois |
| Coordinates | 38°30′59″N 90°40′34″W / 38.51639°N 90.67611°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | April 10, 1976 |
| Cost | $3,000,000 (1976) |
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| Type | Wood |
| Manufacturer | Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters |
| Designer | John C. Allen |
| Track layout | Out and back |
| Height | 110 ft (34 m) |
| Drop | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Length | 3,872 ft (1,180 m) |
| Speed | 62 mph (100 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Duration | 2:30 |
| Height restriction | 42 in (107 cm) |
| Trains | 2 trains with 6 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 24 riders per train. |
| Screamin’ Eagle at RCDB | |
Screamin' Eagle is a super fun wooden roller coaster located at Six Flags St. Louis in Eureka, Missouri. It first opened on April 10, 1976. This was a special year because it was America's 200th birthday! When it first opened, the Screamin' Eagle was a record-breaker. Guinness World Records said it was the tallest coaster in the world, standing at 110 feet (about 33.5 meters) high. It was also the fastest, zooming at 62 miles per hour (about 100 kilometers per hour)!
This roller coaster is known as an "out and back" type. This means the track goes out away from the station, turns around, and then comes back. The Screamin' Eagle has a special 'L' shape to its track. The ride was built by a company called Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters. It was the very last roller coaster designed by a famous person named John C. Allen. He was a legendary designer who created many amazing coasters. John Allen believed that roller coasters should not only be thrilling but also beautiful to look at.
Keeping the Ride Awesome
Over the years, the Screamin' Eagle has had some updates to keep it running great and safe for everyone. In 1990, the park put in new trains for riders. They also made some changes to the turns on the track to make them smoother. From 2003 to 2006, the Screamin' Eagle got a lot of important repairs. This included painting parts of the ride, fixing sections of the track, and updating the control panel. All these updates help make sure the Screamin' Eagle stays a favorite ride for many years!
Special Recognition
The Screamin' Eagle is a very important roller coaster in history. On June 21, 2016, a group called the American Coaster Enthusiasts named it a "Coaster Landmark." This means it's recognized as a special and historic roller coaster that has made a big impact on the world of amusement rides.
