Rolling Thunder (Six Flags Great America)

Facts

Roller Coaster:	Rolling Thunder
Amusement Park:	Six Flags Great America (Gurnee, Illinois 60031 USA)
Classification:	Roller Coaster
Type:	Steel - Bobsled
Status:	Operated from 1989 to 1995
Relocations:	Six Flags Great Adventure as Sarajevo Bobsled Six Flags Great America as Rolling Thunder Great Escape as Alpine Bobsled
Make / Model:	Intamin AG / Swiss Bob
Subcontractor:	Giovanola

Length:	1490'
Height:	64'
Inversions:	0
Speed:	35 mph
Duration:	1:40

Trains:	6 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 4 rows for a total of 8 riders per car.
	Riders must be 42" or taller to ride.
	Built by Giovanola

History:	The Rolling Thunder was taken down prior to the building of Southwest Territory. The ride was stored in the back parking lot (between the Eagle and Washington Street) from 1996 to 1997 before being relocated to the Great Escape.

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