Oil Derrick (Six Flags Over Texas)
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The Six Flags Over Texas Oil Derrick is a 300-foot (91 m) tall observation tower, and an attraction at the theme park Six Flags Over Texas. Six Flags claims it to be the world's tallest land-based oil derrick (although it is actually not functional as such, and never has been). When the tower opened, it had a twelve-lane slide, attached at the first balcony level (50 ft), on which riders could slide down on using burlap bags.[1] With two elevators holding 50 people each, the attraction has a capacity of 2000 riders per hour.[2] The tower served as a replacement for the former Sky Hook attraction.[3]
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Oil Derrick | |
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Six Flags Over Texas | |
Area | Tower |
Coordinates | 32.758028°N 97.071162°W / 32.758028; -97.071162 |
Status | Operating |
Opening date | May 24, 1969 (May 24, 1969) |
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Attraction type | Observation Tower |
Manufacturer | Intamin |
Height | 300 ft (91 m) |
Capacity | 2000 riders per hour |
Vehicles | 2 |
Riders per vehicle | 50 |
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