Steamin' Demon, Steel roller coaster at Six Flags Great Escape in Queensbury, New York.
Steamin' Demon is a steel roller coaster at Six Flags Great Escape in Queensbury featuring an orange track design. The ride stretches over 1,565 feet in length, reaches heights of about 95 feet, and includes three inversions with a vertical loop and twin corkscrew elements.
The coaster was originally built as Ragin' Cajun at Pontchartrain Beach in New Orleans. It was relocated to Six Flags Great Escape in 1984 and given the new name Steamin' Demon.
The ride sits within the Ghosttown section of the park, where its steam-powered design reflects the visual style of America's gold rush era. Visitors see themed decorations and details throughout this zone that evoke that historical period.
Riders must be at least 48 inches tall to experience this ride, which lasts about 37 seconds. The single train has seven cars with a total capacity of 28 seats, so wait times vary depending on how busy the park is.
Since 2016, this ride can be experienced with Samsung Gear VR technology, adding a digital adventure to the journey. During the short ride, passengers battle alien invaders through virtual reality, blending the traditional coaster experience with immersive technology.
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