Screamin_Eagle

just these 2 shots are the only other ones I have... here is a video of the ride for any of you that didn't get a chance to ride it.... and here is a video I found of the Orient Express in action including a POV, I always loved the first drop on OE, great airtime! a picture of the sign for the ride, (always loved this logo) a shot of the ride being dismantled

The last year it was opened it was plagued with problems, including a derailment. they removed it and I believe they replaced it with Mamba...

I would imagine that the park removed Shockwave to make room for a new coaster. Shockwave had run it's course, and was down towards the bottom of the list as far as popularity goes, and Im guessing that they felt they could scrap that one and replace it with a new and improved coaster. not to mention it was rough as can be. the whole track vibrated when the trains made their way around the course.

Hey everyone, was sitting here at my desk waiting patiently for the next round of snow to arrive, and was organizing my photo albums. I came across some old photos I took of coasters over the year and the album also included shots of a few now defunct coasters...want to see them? as rough as Shockwave was, I really did enjoy this coaster.. Loved that first drop on Shockwave! another favorite from the past, the Orient Express! and of course there was that odd coaster "Flashback" and last but not least, the Zambezi Zinger, and here is one of the trains a shot of the ride and one on ride shot..

As usual, entertaining as ever to watch! kudos to you Rob on yet another fun video!

Will be curious to see where they move the various flats and rides in the company...

Definitely a great use for that building, which by the way is incredible all by itself. The name is super catchy as well! can't wait to see what this thing looks like when its all done inside..

Great Job on the card you guys, will be more than happy to carry this in my wallet looking forward to joining the club in March when it goes into operation, Photoshop like contests are always fun to participate in, and yes more are encouraged!

Forest Park Highlands stood in the place where Forest Park Community College now stands.

I am shocked every time I see that picture, guess she was an original adrenaline junkie!

although I rode it several times, (just to see if there WAS a good ride) I think I would tear down Legend at Holiday world. I have never been slammed around like I was on that coaster, it was almost painful.

back in the day, St. Louis had an amusement park called the Forest Park Highlands, it was a famous park for many years, it was sadly destroyed by a fire in July of 1963. The Highlands was home to the "Comet" roller coaster, which was at the time the largest coaster built. Comet Facts: height- 85 ft length- 3,120 ft opened May 15, 1941 and it was designed by Herbert Schmeck with trains from the PTC running on its course.. Ironically, the only thing that wasn't burned, was the Comet. The Comet was pulled down over three days in 1966, and until they tore it down, they had to place pieces of rubber over sections of the track to keep people from trying to take that one final ride.. you can see what the Highlands looked like in this video, it also includes a POV of the Comet! pre- TPR of course ALL PHOTOS BELOW ARE OWNED BY DOUG GARNER AND CAN BE FOUND ON HIS WEBSITE WHICH IS DEDICATED TO:forestparkhighlands.com as seen from Oakland Ave. coming down the first drop

I'm sure someone will slam this, but I honestly think a M.J. theme park is one of the most stupidest ideas I have heard in a long time, his so called "legacy" will be remembered enough by his millions of fans.

Screamin Eagle of course! its an insane ride at night, no lights, careening through the woods. the Voyage is an incredible night ride, all that airtime at night is incredible..

I am 45, the first actual coaster I ever rode was the River King Mine train at Six Flags over mid America (SFSTL). I was 8 years old, it was the removed "B" side, and I remember it scared the heck out of me. after that the next coaster I rode was 4 years later when the Screamin Eagle opened at the park. Loved that coaster so much, it still to this day is my all time top favorite wooden coaster, and I usually ride it 40-60 times a season!

Change is always good, the DVD series was definitely a nice one. Dark Rides in the Raw sounds interesting, I will be looking forward to seeing that series for sure. Thanks Rob for making all those DVD's!

Based on just what is mentioned above, I would be willing to sign up for a premium membership.

I'm starting off my 2010 coaster season with a ride on the Screamin Eagle on April 2nd 2010, am planning on heading to Holiday world in June for Holiwood nights again, want to check out the new trains that will be on the Voyage.

will be looking forward to downloading the DVD, will have to add it to my collection of TPR disks.. thanks for doing this Rob, just something else to keep this site one of the best coaster sites online!

Name: Rick Thomas Age: 45 What is your roller coaster count? 89 What is your home park? Six Flags St. Louis What is the nearest big city? St. Louis What is your occupation? Web site design About how many times a year do you visit a park (including your home park)? 13+ About how many times a year do you travel to a park that is not your home park? 3 When you travel do you go primarily to amusement parks or do you also try and hit other sites? usually just go for amusement parks What is the farthest you’vefever traveled to go to an amusement park? 5 hour drive Does roller coaster time get in the way of family time? (Do you choose to miss your childrens or a family’s sporting events, holidays, birthdays, etc…) Rollercoasters are a hobby, but they don't run the life. I ride the coasters when I am done with everything else Do you have any other major hobbies? nope Do you get feelings of sadness in the off season? Do you even have an offseason? Do you travel during the off season? No just anticipate the coming season, and usually watch coaster videos, play the games and it keeps me amused Do you consider yourself friends with someone you met who works at an amusement park? (Or reverse it, if you work or worked and an amusement park have you made friends with enthusiasts?) yes I do have a friend that works at a park Would it bother you to go to an amusement park by yourself? No not at all, do it all the time Have you gone to an amusement park by yourself? If so have you ever yes and yes I have tagged along Do you find it easy to make friends with other enthusiasts? No How do you get your coaster news? Themeparkreview.com How many different forum sites do you regularly post on? 2 different sites If there was a poll that asked a large pool of enthusiasts what their favorite roller coaster is, what do you think would be the top 3 responses be for wood? And for steel? El Toro Terminator Boardwalk Bullet X2 Kingda ka Millennium Force Same scenario but for amusement parks, what would be the top 3? Universal Orlando Cedar Point Magic Mountain Have you ever “stole a kid” to get a credit on a kiddie coaster? Not yet Do you cut other categories out of your budget to make trips to parks? (Entertainment, fast food, holidays, tobacco or alcohol, etc…) no Before you visit a new park do you research the park finding the best way to navigate the park, get the best deals, or what days to go? Yes, definitely. I try to get the most out of it. Do you feel the roller coaster enthusiast community is a warm and accepting community, or a negative and discouraging community? I feel it needs a little work, everyone seems to get into a click within the community. Do you like to talk about your hobby with people who are not roller coaster enthusiasts? Definitely.