Quantum Accelerator (roller coaster) explained

Quantum Accelerator
Location:Six Flags New England
Section:Crackaxle Canyon
Year:2025
Previousattraction:Goliath
Type:Steel
Type2:Launched
Type3:Motorbike
Status:Under Construction
Manufacturer:Intamin
Model:Family Launch Coaster
Lift:Drive Tire Launch System
Length Ft:2,604
Speed Mph:45
Inversions:0
Duration:2:14
Capacity:850
Trains:2
Carspertrain:8
Rowspercar:1
Ridersperrow:2
Rcdb Number:22026

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.

Announcement & Preparation

Six 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Palma . Kristi . A new steampunk-themed roller coaster is coming to Six Flags New England. boston.com . Boston.com. August 16, 2024.