Big Bad John
Height
32 ft
Speed
37 mph
Length
2,349 ft
Big Bad John is an Arrow Dynamics mine train coaster that stands 32 feet tall and reaches speeds of 37 mph over 2,349 feet of track. The ride has a complex history, originally operating at Six Flags St. Louis as part of the River King Mine Train and later at Dollywood as Thunder Express before moving to Arkansas in 2002. It features three lift hills and multiple tunnels, maintaining a 42-inch height requirement.
Technical Specifications
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| Type | Steel |
| Opened | 2002 |
| Manufacturer | Arrow Dynamics |
| Height | 32 ft |
| Drop | 41 ft |
| Max Speed | 37 mph |
| Length | 2349 ft |
| Duration | 3 minutes, 00 seconds |