The enhancement project on the Texas Giant at Six Flags Over Texas took another major step forward today, or in this case a forward drop, as in the coaster's steep first drop being installed. Workers from Rocky Mountain Construction Group installed the steepest sections of the Giant's new first drop, now measured at 79-degrees, with the anchoring of the steel Iron Horse coaster track to the coaster's wooden structure.
The super hybrid coaster was topped off several weeks ago and now stands 10 feet taller than before, pushing the ride to beyond 150-feet in total height. When the ride reopens in 2011, it will reach speeds in excess of 65 mph and feature the 79-degree first drop and 95-degree banked curves. Shown here, workers install the steel rails for the first drop, Park President Steve Martindale discusses the ride's new features with the media, and two bottom views show the new valley and pullout after the first drop.
Texas Giant 79 Degree Drop Installed
Posted - 07/02/2010 : 7:09:37 PM
