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Six Flags Over Georgia
Austell, Georgia
April 6, 2002
Page Six

John Allen was known for designing wonderful out and back coasters and the "GASM" is one of his best.

Six Flags Over Georgia, Austell, Georgia

The "GASM" is an out and back coaster that's basically laid out like a big "L". The turns are fun but the bunny hops are wonderful.

Six Flags Over Georgia, Austell, Georgia

The Great American Scream Machine is one of the most picturesque coasters out there. In my opinion some art museum needs to have a section devoted to coasters as they are not only great architectural and engineering works of art but they are art in motion. A Coaster is the ultimate in participation art where the designer sets up the basic framework of what he wants to express and then the riders are able to interpret the art in their own way with their experiences with others added into the mix.

Six Flags Over Georgia, Austell, Georgia

Speaking of art Six Flags Over Georgia has one of the ultimate examples of carousel art...the Riverview Carousel! This carousel was built for the famous Riverview Park that once existed in Chicago. I have a special connection to Riverview even though I never went to the park because my parents and grandparents tales of this carousel, the park and the world famous Bobs coaster turned me into an enthusiast at a very young age. If I could go back in time Riverview would be my destination.

Six Flags Over Georgia, Austell, Georgia

Carrie is enjoying a go around on one of the best cared for carousels that I have ever seen (Six Flags St Louis...I hate to complain but take note of how SFOG takes care of this carousel...your carousel needs a serious rehab...it has hand sized bare wood where the paint has chipped off).