Six Flags Over Texas · Operating
Oil Derrick
Observation tower · Texas
Photo: Six Flags Over Texas · Official park / manufacturer media
Oil Derrick operates among Six Flags Over Texas's non-coaster attractions in Arlington, Texas.
At a glance
Key facts for Oil Derrick.
Type
Thrill ride
Status
Operating
Subtype
Observation tower
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Oil Derrick.
Ride profile
Thrill ride · Observation tower
- classic
- observation
Experience
Observation tower
Specs source: sixflags.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Oil Derrick.
Timeline
Oil Derrick operating
Background
Oil Derrick is listed among Six Flags Over Texas's dry-park attractions on the official park site.
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Sources & official links
We link out to parks, manufacturers, and the pages where facts and media come from.
- Oil Derrick — official ride pagesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
- Six Flags Over Texas — official sitesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
- Six Flags Over Texas on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Six Flags Over Texas rosterCoasters and other rides
- Hero photo (Six Flags Over Texas · Official park / manufacturer media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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