The Rise & Fall of the Rattler
The Wooden Giant's PlummetBy Julian Yarbrough
Length1h 23m
About this audiobook
The Rattler was once one of the most ambitious wooden roller coasters in the world, towering above the limestone quarry at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. When it opened in 1992, it promised record-breaking thrills, but its legacy would become defined by rough rides, repeated modifications, and a reputation that followed it throughout its twenty-year operating life. From its spectacular debut to its final run in 2012, discover how the Rattler rose to prominence, struggled to live up to its potential, and ultimately gave way to its structurally impressive replacement. This is the story of a wooden giant whose greatest legacy was its transformation.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★★ 5.0 (1)
GenreEducation and Learning, Other
Length1 hr 23 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 13, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Rise & Fall of a Wooden Giant
2Chapter 1: Building the Beast
3Chapter 2: A Record-Breaking Debut
4Chapter 3: When the Ride Turned Against Itself
5Chapter 4: The First Major Transformation
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6Chapter 5: The Arduous Battle Against Roughness
7Chapter 6: Gaining An Infamous Reputation
8Chapter 7: The Final Rides
9Chapter 8: A Second LIfe
10Chapter 9: Rebuilding
11Chapter 10: Two Names, New Coaster
12Conclusion
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