Quantum Accelerator (roller coaster)

Quantum Accelerator
Six Flags New England
Location	Six Flags New England
Park section	Crackaxle Canyon
Coordinates	42°02′21″N72°36′52″W / 42.0391°N 72.6145°W / 42.0391; -72.6145
Status	Under construction
Replaced	Goliath
General statistics
Type	Steel  – Launched  – Motorbike
Manufacturer	Intamin
Model	Family Launch Coaster
Lift/launch system	Drive Tire Launch System
Height	59 ft (18 m)
Length	2,604 ft (794 m)
Speed	45 mph (72 km/h)
Inversions	0
Duration	2:14
Capacity	850 riders per hour
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

Quantum Accelerator is an upcoming steel family 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]

References

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