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'''Screamin' Eagle''' is a [[wooden roller coaster]] at [[Six Flags St. Louis]]. When it opened on April 10, 1976 for America's Bicentennial celebration, [[Guinness World Records]] listed it as the largest coaster at {{convert|110|ft|m}} high and as the fastest coaster at {{convert|62|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}}. The ride is a modified 'L'-Shaped [[Out and Back roller coaster|Out And Back]]. The Screamin' Eagle was manufactured by the [[Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters]] and was the last coaster designed by the renowned [[John C. Allen|John Allen]], who was a historic designer of roller coasters. Allen believed a coaster should inspire awe, not only from a ride full of thrills, but also from its magnificent beauty. Originally Allen wanted to design a coaster to replace the Comet at [http://www.forestparkhighlands.com/chainofrocks.html Chain of Rocks Amusement Park], but lack of funds prevented him from doing such. The Screamin' Eagle is reminiscent of the Comet, mirroring its L-shape, but to a much larger scale.
'''Screamin' Eagle''' is a [[wooden roller coaster]] located at [[Six Flags St. Louis]] in [[Eureka, Missouri]]. When it opened on April 10, 1976 for America's Bicentennial celebration, [[Guinness World Records]] listed it as the largest coaster at {{convert|110|ft|m}} high and as the fastest coaster at {{convert|62|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}}. The ride is a modified 'L'-Shaped [[Out and Back roller coaster|Out And Back]]. The Screamin' Eagle was manufactured by the [[Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters]] and was the last coaster designed by [[John C. Allen|John Allen]], who was a designer of roller coasters, believed a coaster should inspire awe, not only from a ride full of thrills, but also from its magnificent beauty. Originally Allen wanted to design a coaster to replace the Comet at [[Forest Park Highlands]], but lack of funds prevented him from doing such. The Screamin' Eagle is reminiscent of the Comet, mirroring its L-shape, but to a much larger scale.


==Renovations==
==Renovations==
In 1990, the trains were replaced, the turns banked and a double up hill was removed from a section of the track..from 2003-2006 the Screamin’ Eagle received significant repairs such as painting, re-tracking and replacing of the control panel.
In 1990, the trains were replaced, the turns banked and a double up hill was removed from a section of the track. From 2003-2006 the Screamin’ Eagle received significant repairs such as painting, re-tracking and replacing of the control panel.

== Incidents ==
On September 18, 1976, 19 people suffered minor injuries after the ride train collided into the other that was parked at the station. Sixteen of them were treated at the park's first aid medical center, while three were taken to the hospital for further examination.<ref>{{cite news |title=Screamin' Eagle Train Bumped |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/4704976/9191976-screamin-eagle-first/}}</ref>


==Awards==
==Awards==
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* Designated by the [[American Coaster Enthusiasts#Coaster_Landmark|American Coaster Enthusiasts]] a "Coaster Landmark" on June 21, 2016
* Designated by the [[American Coaster Enthusiasts#Coaster Landmark|American Coaster Enthusiasts]] a "Coaster Landmark" on June 21, 2016

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{{succession box | title=World's Fastest Roller Coaster| before=''[[Coney Island Cyclone]]'' | years=April 1976&ndash;June 1978| after=''[[Colossus (Six Flags Magic Mountain)|Colossus]]''}}
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== References ==
== References ==
http://www.forestparkhighlands.com/chainofrocks.html
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*[http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/ Guinness World Records Web Site]
*[http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/ Guinness World Records Web Site]
*[http://www.csus.edu/indiv/s/shawg/articles/facilities/six_flags_timeline.html Six Flags Timeline]
*[http://www.csus.edu/indiv/s/shawg/articles/facilities/six_flags_timeline.html Six Flags Timeline]
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{{succession box | title=World's Tallest Roller Coaster<BR>Tied with ''[[Montaña Rusa]]''| before=''[[Cyclone (Revere Beach)|Cyclone]]'' | years=April 1976&ndash;May 1976| after=''[[The New Revolution (roller coaster)|Revolution]]''}}
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Latest revision as of 14:17, 10 September 2024

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Screamin’ Eagle
Six Flags St. Louis
LocationSix Flags St. Louis
Park sectionIllinois
Coordinates38°30′59″N 90°40′34″W / 38.51639°N 90.67611°W / 38.51639; -90.67611
StatusOperating
Opening dateApril 10, 1976; 48 years ago (April 10, 1976)
Cost$3,000,000 (1976)
General statistics
TypeWood
ManufacturerPhiladelphia Toboggan Coasters
DesignerJohn C. Allen
Track layoutOut and back
Height110 ft (34 m)
Drop92 ft (28 m)
Length3,872 ft (1,180 m)
Speed62 mph (100 km/h)
Inversions0
Duration2:30
Height restriction42 in (107 cm)
Trains2 trains with 6 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 24 riders per train.
Screamin’ Eagle at RCDB

Screamin' Eagle is a wooden roller coaster located at Six Flags St. Louis in Eureka, Missouri. When it opened on April 10, 1976 for America's Bicentennial celebration, Guinness World Records listed it as the largest coaster at 110 feet (34 m) high and as the fastest coaster at 62 mph (100 km/h). The ride is a modified 'L'-Shaped Out And Back. The Screamin' Eagle was manufactured by the Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters and was the last coaster designed by John Allen, who was a designer of roller coasters, believed a coaster should inspire awe, not only from a ride full of thrills, but also from its magnificent beauty. Originally Allen wanted to design a coaster to replace the Comet at Forest Park Highlands, but lack of funds prevented him from doing such. The Screamin' Eagle is reminiscent of the Comet, mirroring its L-shape, but to a much larger scale.

Renovations

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In 1990, the trains were replaced, the turns banked and a double up hill was removed from a section of the track. From 2003-2006 the Screamin’ Eagle received significant repairs such as painting, re-tracking and replacing of the control panel.

Incidents

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On September 18, 1976, 19 people suffered minor injuries after the ride train collided into the other that was parked at the station. Sixteen of them were treated at the park's first aid medical center, while three were taken to the hospital for further examination.[1]

Awards

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Golden Ticket Awards: Top wood Roller Coasters
Year 1998 2008 2009 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024
Ranking 18[2] 48[3] 40[4] 39[5] 43[6] 38 (tie)[7] 42[8] 36[9] 38[10] 40[11] 49[12]
Preceded by World's Fastest Roller Coaster
April 1976–June 1978 		Succeeded by

References

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  1. ^ "Screamin' Eagle Train Bumped".
  2. ^ "Top 25 wood Roller Coasters" (PDF). Amusement Today: 6B. August 1998. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  3. ^ "Top 50 wood Roller Coasters" (PDF). Amusement Today. 12 (6.2): 42–43. September 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2013. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  4. ^ "Top 50 wood Roller Coasters" (PDF). Amusement Today. 13 (6.2): 38–39. September 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2013. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  5. ^ "2016 Top 50 Wooden Coasters". Golden Ticket Awards. Amusement Today. September 2016. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  6. ^ "2017 Top 50 Wooden Coasters". Golden Ticket Awards. Amusement Today. September 2017. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  7. ^ "2018 Top 50 Wooden Coasters". Golden Ticket Awards. Amusement Today. September 2018. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  8. ^ "2019 Top 50 Wood Coasters". Golden Ticket Awards. Amusement Today. September 2019. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  9. ^ "2021 Golden Ticket Award Winners". Golden Ticket Awards. Amusement Today. September 2021. Archived from the original on November 15, 2021. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  10. ^ "2022 Golden Ticket Award Winners". Golden Ticket Awards. Amusement Today. September 2022. Archived from the original on September 12, 2022. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  11. ^ "2023 Golden Ticket Award Winners". Amusement Today. 27 (6.2): 71–72. September 2023. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  12. ^ "2024 Golden Ticket Award Winners". Golden Ticket Awards. Amusement Today. September 2024. Archived from the original on September 9, 2024. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
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