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The Ninja Rollercoaster during Daredevil Daze at Six Flags St. Louis, Eureka, Missouri

After the inaugural ride of the day on Batman, everyone was left to take in the park however they see fit.

The Ninja Roller Coaster during Daredevil Daze at Six Flags St. Louis, Eureka, Missouri

With parks all around the Six Flags chain removing aging or costly rides Ninja and Boomerang are the two coasters that I wouldn't shed a tear if they were cut up for scrap.  During the Grand Ole' Carousel Media Preview I had a chat with the rides manager and he said that even with the rides age surprisingly Ninja's Maintenance costs are really low.  That means it will be around for a while.  Maybe the trains will wear out and Six Flags will order some new ones with a vest restraint instead of the over the shoulder restraints.   Vest restraints would actually get e back on Ninja for at least one ride to try it out.

The River King Mine Train at Six Flags St. Louis, Eureka, Missouri

While the Ninja and Boomerang are two coasters that I avoid, the River King Mine Train is one that I can't pass up riding.

The River King Mine Train at Six Flags St. Louis, Eureka, Missouri

This classic Arrow Dynamics designed mine train is just so much fun to ride.

The Runaway Mine Train roller coaster at Six Flags St. Louis, Eureka, Missouri

Opening with Six Flags St. Louis in 1971 the River King Mine Train is the oldest coaster in the park and the fifth mine train that Arrow designed and built.


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