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Texas Tornado

Texas Tornado was one of the largest coasters with a curved lift hill.  It utilized many tires powered by electric motors.  The heat of Houston summers caused difficulties with the lift system, further aggravating the problems AstroWorld had keeping this coaster running.

Three vertical loops on Taz's Texas Tornado

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