XLR-8

XLR -8 at Six Flags Astroworld (Houston, Texas ) was a steel roller coaster model from Arrow Dynamics suspended coaster manufacturer, which was opened in 1984. She ran until 30 October 2005. XLR -8 was the successor towards the troubled The Bat at Kings Iceland, which was closed due to various problems.

XLR -8 had two trains, each with seven cars. In each car could four people (two rows of two people) take place. The passengers had to be at least 1.07 m tall to ride allowed. As restraint system came shoulder strap for use.

For Fright Fest 2002 Astroworld was about the last four cars, so that they went back and called the trip 8 - RLX. From this point, the trains kept their carriage assembly.

Theming

For the season 2004 XLR -8 was repainted in the colors blue and yellow. Prior to the colors blue and gray were.

The fate of XLR -8

2005 ended Astroworld rides after Six Flags had decided to close Astroworld. On 3 February 2006, the track was sold and scrapped for $ 50,000.

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