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Runaway Train

Roller coaster
Minimum height to ride: 36 inches

About Runaway Train

Previously known as the Runaway Mine Train, when The Rattlesnake was introduced it seemd silly to have two mine train rides in one area, so the word "Mine" was dropped from the name. This is a Mack powered coaster, identical in layout to the Flying Fish at Thorpe Park. As the track is short, you will get at least two laps. The Rattlesnake has taken the limelight from this ride, and so the queue tends to be shorter. The ride snakes around and inside a hollow mountain range, forming the backdrop to Mexicana. It consists mostly of helixes, and a fun jolt where the banking changes!

It's no match for the Disney equivalent, but it's fun!

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