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

StatusDefunct
TypeWooden
PropulsionChain Lift
Opened1976
Defunct2005
ManufacturerFrontier Construction Company
DesignerWilliam Cobb, Don Rosser
Height92 ft
Drop80 ft
Max Speed60 mph
Length3,180 ft
Duration2 minutes 15 seconds