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Riders accelerate in reverse from 0 to 104 mph (167 km/h) in seven seconds and climb nearly 41 stories into the air. Known in the past as "Superman: The Escape" (1997–2010).
Superman: Escape from Krypton, originally known as Superman: The Escape, is a decommissioned steel shuttle roller coaster located at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California, United States. When it opened in 1997, it was the tallest roller coaster in the world, a record it held until the opening of Top Thrill Dragster in 2003. Its maximum speed of 100 mph (160 km/h) tied the world speed record held by Tower of Terror II, a similar roller coaster which opened two months earlier at Dreamworld in Australia. Both utilized linear synchronous motor (LSM) launch technology to propel their vehicles. Superman's planned opening date in 1996 was postponed due to issues with the launch system.
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Riders traverse six upside-down turns on 4,370 feet (1,330 m) of steel track while in a standing position.
Riders dip, turn, and dive up and around the park's mountainous terrain.
Junior roller coaster.
Train-themed junior roller coaster in Whistlestop Park. Known in the past as "Goliath Jr." (2001–2007) and "Percy's Railway" (2008–2010).
Riders navigate a stacked track path while strapped to seats that freely pitch forward and backward on a separate axis from the track.
Junior roller coaster.