Texas Cyclone
Height
92 ft
Speed
60 mph
Length
3,180 ft
The journey begins with a clattering ascent up a steep lift hill, offering a panoramic view before plunging into a sharp, banking drop that initiates a relentless pace. Riders are subjected to intense lateral forces and sudden bursts of airtime as the train navigates a series of tight turnarounds and high-speed dips. The wooden structure groans and rattles, adding a raw, visceral layer to the experience as the course winds through a dense thicket of support beams. This ride delivers a quintessential vintage experience, characterized by its aggressive maneuvers and a persistent sense of controlled chaos from the first drop to the final brake run.
Technical Specifications
| Status | Defunct |
|---|---|
| Type | Wooden |
| Propulsion | Chain Lift |
| Opened | 1976 |
| Defunct | 2005 |
| Manufacturer | Frontier Construction Company |
| Designer | William Cobb, Don Rosser |
| Height | 92 ft |
| Drop | 80 ft |
| Max Speed | 60 mph |
| Length | 3,180 ft |
| Duration | 2 minutes 15 seconds |