Mr. Freeze (Six Flags Over Texas)

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Mr. Freeze
Location	Six Flags Over Texas
Type	Steel
Status	Closed; Upgrades/repairs pending
Opened	1998
Manufacturer	Premier Rides
Designer	Werner Stengel
Model	Shuttle
Lift/launch system	LIM
Height	238 ft (72.5 m)
Length	1480 ft (451.1 m)
Max speed	70 mph (112.7 km/h)
Inversions	1
Acceleration	0-70 in 3.8 seconds
Height Restriction	54 in (137.2 cm)
Mr. Freeze at RCDB
Pictures of Mr. Freeze at RCDB

Mr. Freeze is a steel roller coaster located at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas.

This is a LIM-launched roller coaster that is essentially the same ride as the Mr. Freeze roller coaster at Six Flags St. Louis, only in mirror image. Originally this coaster had over the shoulder restraints that were replaced with individual ratcheting lap bars in 2002. Planned for a 1997 opening, troubles with the LIM system delayed the opening until 1998. The ride uses two separate trains that are powered by 224 linear induction motors to achieve the top speed of 70 mph; additionally there is a sliding track so that one train can be running on the track while the other is in the loading position.

Currently the track seems to be in apparent need repairs due to rust and miscoloration. It may get painted over the winter as it is in rehab for holiday in the park.

As of June 2006, all Premier LIM rides have undergone emergency inspection and are closed. This includes Mr. Freeze in both St. Louis and Arlington, Texas. They are closed because of an accident on Batman & Robin: The Chiller, a wheel fell off on the lowest part of the track. It has been tested and seems to be working condition, however new wheels and bearings have been ordered and will be replaced.

Roller coasters at Six Flags Over Texas
Batman: The Ride - Flashback - Judge Roy Scream – La Vibora – Mine Train – Mini Mine Train - Mr. Freeze – Runaway Mountain - Shockwave - Texas Giant – Titan – Wile E. Coyote’s Grand Canyon Blaster