Quantum Accelerator is an upcoming steel roller coaster located at Six Flags New England in Agawam, Massachusetts. Manufactured by Intamin, the Straddle coaster model is planned to open in 2025. Quantum Accelerator will feature two launches, a top speed of 45mph, and 11 air time moments. It will replace Goliath, which was removed from the park at the end of the 2021 season.
| Quantum Accelerator | |
|---|---|
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| Six Flags New England | |
| Location | Six Flags New England |
| Park section | Crackaxle Canyon |
| Coordinates | 42°02′21″N 72°36′52″W / 42.0391°N 72.6145°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Replaced | Goliath |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel – Launched – Motorbike |
| Manufacturer | Intamin |
| Model | Family Launch Coaster |
| Lift/launch system | Drive Tire Launch System |
| Length | 2,604 ft (794 m) |
| Speed | 45 mph (72 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Trains | 2 trains with 8 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in a single row for a total of 16 riders per train. |
| Website | Official site |
| Quantum Accelerator at RCDB | |
Announcement & Preparation
editSix Flags New England officially announced Quantum Accelerator on August 15, 2024. It is billed as New England's first double-launch straddle coaster.
The roller coaster will sit on the site of the former Goliath roller coaster. This ride was closed in 2019, and removed prior to the 2022 season.
The ride will open following construction in 2025.[1]
References
edit- ^ Palma, Kristi. "A new steampunk-themed roller coaster is coming to Six Flags New England". boston.com. Boston.com. Retrieved August 16, 2024.