Judge Roy Scream

Judge Roy Scream is a wooden roller coaster located at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas. It uses a custom-built out and back layout, designed with the consideration that families would ride the attraction.

Judge Roy Scream
Six Flags Over Texas
LocationSix Flags Over Texas
Park sectionGoodtimes Square
Coordinates32.755407°N 97.067299°W / 32.755407; -97.067299
StatusOperating
Opening dateMarch 1, 1980
General statistics
TypeWood
ManufacturerWilliam Cobb & Associates
DesignerDon Rosser and Bill Cobb
Modelcustom
Track layoutWooden out-and-back
Lift/launch systemChain
Height71 ft (22 m)
Drop65 ft (20 m)
Length2,670 ft (810 m)
Speed45 mph (72 km/h)
Inversions0
Duration1:30
Max vertical angle42°
Capacity1200 riders per hour
G-force4.0
Height restriction42 in (107 cm)
Judge Roy Scream at RCDB
Pictures of Judge Roy Scream at RCDB
Judge Roy Scream lift hill

Judge Roy Scream was introduced in 1980 as the park's first wooden rollercoaster.[1] Judge Roy Scream sits adjacent to the park's entry lake. Guests visiting Six Flags Over Texas must use a tunnel in the Goodtimes Square section to travel under the park's parking lot entrance road to get to the attraction. The name Judge Roy Scream refers to Judge Roy Bean, as implied by a sign in the line describing the 19th century Justice of the Peace and of course the similarity of the two names. In 2006, Six Flags over Texas hosted a 45-hour marathon ride on the Judge Roy Scream. There were a total of 19 contestants; ten from ACE (American Coaster Enthusiasts) and nine radio contestants.

Aging

In recent years, the Judge has been criticized by visitors for being "too rough." Visitors have complained of neck and back pain.[2]

References

  1. Baker, Evelyn (2018). Historic Tales of Arlington, Texas. The History Press. p. 75. ISBN 9781625858955. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  2. L., Lisa. "Great park with amazing rides and friendly staff - just don't ride Judge Roy Scream - it has deteriorated & is too rough". TripAdvisor - Six Flags Over Texas. TripAdvisor. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
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