Great American Scream Machine, Wooden roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, United States
The Great American Scream Machine stretches across 3,900 feet of track, with steep drops and curves reaching speeds of 57 miles per hour.
Opening in 1973, this roller coaster held records as the tallest, longest, and fastest wooden coaster in the world, standing at 105 feet high.
The American Coaster Enthusiasts organization designated this roller coaster as a landmark in 2017 for its historical importance and maintenance standards.
The coaster operates with two trains of six cars each, containing safety features including lap bars and seat belts for 24 riders per train.
For its 20th and 45th anniversaries in 1993 and 2018, the roller coaster ran backwards, offering riders a different perspective of the experience.
GPS coordinates: 33.76583,-84.55139
Latest update: May 13, 2025 10:59
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