I remember all these rides. I rode Revolution in 1977 when I was 10 years old. After the first time you couldn’t keep me off it. That Ferris Wheel looking thing you saw at the beginning was called Enterprise back then. It was crazy. The gondolas went upside down! And that Swiss Twist ride was cool! Of course it’s tame by today’s standards but when you’re 10 or 11 it was awesome. And Colossus. I didn’t get to ride that until 1980 and then you couldn’t keep me off that either
@@apuleo8909 That was a charming attraction. Used to ride it myself. When Six Flags purchased Magic Mountain in 1979, it did still have a charming Amusement Park feel to it, and can't forget the Great improvement done to Colossus by Bill Cobb Associates on the reprofiling of it. Now the park has gotten to corporate, and Twisted Colossucks suck.
The Movie Rollercoaster Was Filmed At Magic Mountain in 1976. Right After The Then Great American Revolution as It Was Then Called Open To The General Public. The World's First 360 Degree Looping Rollercoaster in The World at That Time.
I was born in '95, moved to the US in 2015, and went to SFMM for the first time in 2018. After a 4-year break, now I'm there at least twice a month. As much as i love the crazy, fun and intense rides, this video makes me a little sad to realize that the park has lost all of its charm it had back in the days.
Holy wow. At 4:01 there’s footage of Revolution taken from the catwalk at the top of the hill next to the station, and as the first train is coming up towards the camera you can see a second train ascending the lift hill at the same time. That is a *crazy* short dispatch interval. If only operations were that efficient these days…
@@LanesAviationYT it's perfectly safe, as long as there is a set of brakes in between each train, you could look up roller coaster block zones and find more information
@@LanesAviationYT Block sections make it safe so that only 1 train is permitted in each block and that a train can be stopped before entering an occupied block to ensure there is no collision. All modern roller coasters as well as all modern train/tram/subway systems operate on block section.
Talk about a blast from the past. Went to Magic Mountain for the 1st time in 1978 after graduating from Marine Corps Bootcamp. I thought 13 weeks of Bootcamp was tough, until I rode Colossus for the 1st time. It was the most painful and very unpleasant Rollercoaster experience in my life. But after Six Flags purchased Magic Mountain in mid 1979, closed and re-profiled Colossus, plus added new Trains from PTC, Colossus was much smoother and faster. It instantly became my #1 Wooden Rollercoaster ever. And how about The Revolution. It had a 5 Train. operation, but 1 would remain on the transfer tracks area. And NO LAME ASSED TRIM BRAKES on top of the hill before the loop, and after the Trains exited the tunnel. The speed coming out of the final helix was Absolutely Incredible. If park maintenance is concerned about too much wear on the safety brakes at the end of the final helix, they should reconfigure the brake area and add magnetic brakes before the main brakes to slow the Trains a bit to reduce wear and friction on the main ones. That’s what Knott’s Berry Farm did with Ghost Rider, and they’re on Silver Bullet also. This would allow the Trains on Revolution travel at the speeds attended for. And have Premiere build at least 1 more Train to increase ride capacity
@@andrewscasualmtb It was Absolutely Awesome!!! With all of the computer technology today, Park maintenance could easily install magnetic brakes before the main safety/holding brakes. The brake run has actually been extended compared to what it was in 1978.
@@ellexking681 One good thing they have done for revolution was take off the over the shoulder restraints. I have rode it that way and it's much much better then those awful ots restraints were.
ABSOLUTELY!!!! But I was thrilled when Colossus reopened in 1979 after undergoing a major re-profiling. With the new PTC Trains, Colossus delivered some Awesome Airtime, without the extreme pain caused by the NAD Trains. Now its Twisted Colossucks!!👎👎There's historical Rollercoasters out there that's MUCH OLDER than Colossus ever was, and are still in operation to this day. Magic Mountain just gave up giving Colossus the proper Maintenance and TLC it deserved. Its been destroyed by Ruin My Coaster (RMC).
Ellex TC is 100 times better than Colossus ever was. Wooden coasters are some of my favorites, but there was no pacing, no rhythm, half the ride was barely making it around the turnarounds on the outside before o weak drop.
Back then, riders of the Colossus only had a horizontal metal bar across their laps to hold them in. When it first opened, there was some serious negative-g when you reached the top after the first drop. Someone soon got killed by slipping between the horizontal bar and the seat and falling out. Magic Mountain put brakes as the ride approached the top when the ride re-opened. It was never quite so scary after that.
That was the fault of ride operations. The Woman who tragiclly died in December of 1978 was of a larger size and her lap bar didn't lock down on her correctly. The engeernering of Colossus was done incorrectly causing WAAAAAAYY TOO MUCH negitive G's and The Trains were awful. When Six Flags bought Magic Mountain around May or June of 1979. they shutdown Colossus immediately, hired Rollercoaster desginer Bill Cobb to re-profile the Coaster for just a little over 6 months, and bought new Trains built by Philadelphia Toboggan Company.. When Colossus repoened in December, Just before Christmas, it was SOOOOO MUCH Smoother, The Trains traveled faster, and delivered Awsome Airtime without the pain and discomfort. A Rollercoaster is supposed to deliver Excitment and Thrills. And The New and Improved Colossus definitely delivered. My Heart still goes out to The Family who lost their Loved One. That didn't have to happen if ride operators had done their jobs correctly
@@ellexking9136 I know the people that were there and the lap bar did lock. She was so large, her body acted more like a water balloon than a stick figure, pulling her body through the restraints.
I remember in about 1979 or 1980 we kept going on the jet stream over and over and a few times we didn't even have to get off the ride, they let us go right around.
This is a glorius video of the days when parks were special. They were few and far in between and each park represented a quaint uniqueness that parks of the 2020's no longer portray. Family time or group trips were anticipated without the threat of violence or calamity and offered a magical day of unsurpassed entertainment. Regardless of the plethora of parks and bigger rides available today, the 'magic' no longer exists as it once did. Glad we had the chance to experience that magic during the 70's era.
I couldn't disagree more. I went to parks 40 years ago and have gone to them straight through. Went last weekend with my kids. The magic is in the eye of the beholder.
Would you happen to have the story of Colossus when it was shutdown for about 6 months to undergo a major re-profiling project in mid 1979 and reopening in December of 1979 that made Colossus much smoother and faster with new Trains? That made big news.
Hey, only 44 years ago. ;). Does anyone know if they still have that gravity drum ride where the floor drops out and you hope you stick to the spinning wall of the drum?
Yeah, The rotor known as Spinout was removed back in 2007-08 I believe. One of many attractions that were removed from SFMM that I dearly miss and HOPE will return someday. Edit: Do you remember the Crazy Barrels?
@@seanlewis1148 thanks for your reply. Too bad re spin out. It was so embarrassingly funny. I’ve only been to sfmm a couple of times, even though it’s closer than Disneyland. All I remember is the flume and gold rusher Of course, I’m even closer to universal. I went once to city walk after it opened: Instant headache. ;). Woe is me. Btw, haven’t been back to dland since I got in free. They were building carsland and were desperate. Good old days. ;). Thanks again.
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Awesome 1978 Magic Mountain classic gem!!
Colossus was the tallest ride in the world at some point. Crazy lol
actually, now it's long gone and replaced with a hybrid coaster@@Coolkid14543
1st time i went was 1974. The trees were small and there was no shade. It was hot. Rode Collosus backwards. Last time i went the Viper was new.
I remember all these rides. I rode Revolution in 1977 when I was 10 years old. After the first time you couldn’t keep me off it. That Ferris Wheel looking thing you saw at the beginning was called Enterprise back then. It was crazy. The gondolas went upside down! And that Swiss Twist ride was cool! Of course it’s tame by today’s standards but when you’re 10 or 11 it was awesome. And Colossus. I didn’t get to ride that until 1980 and then you couldn’t keep me off that either
WOW Finally a video showing the other side of Jet Stream in operation, VERY RARE Footage! Thank You for uploading this.
Very cool--you're welcome.
Yeah cool! But they called it Log Jammer instead of Jet Stream 🙃
@@UnicornDee723 Somebody didn't do their Homework🤣🤣But still a Great Video. This is when Magic Mountain had a special charm to it.
I remember the train ride as a kid
@@apuleo8909 That was a charming attraction. Used to ride it myself. When Six Flags purchased Magic Mountain in 1979, it did still have a charming Amusement Park feel to it, and can't forget the Great improvement done to Colossus by Bill Cobb Associates on the reprofiling of it. Now the park has gotten to corporate, and Twisted Colossucks suck.
I was a ride operator from early '78 through late '81. Mostly on the Colossus. 1979 reopening crew.
The Movie Rollercoaster Was Filmed At Magic Mountain in 1976. Right After The Then Great American Revolution as It Was Then Called Open To The General Public. The World's First 360 Degree Looping Rollercoaster in The World at That Time.
I Loved that movie.
I was born in '95, moved to the US in 2015, and went to SFMM for the first time in 2018.
After a 4-year break, now I'm there at least twice a month. As much as i love the crazy, fun and intense rides, this video makes me a little sad to realize that the park has lost all of its charm it had back in the days.
I loved Spillikin Corners
Same
Holy wow. At 4:01 there’s footage of Revolution taken from the catwalk at the top of the hill next to the station, and as the first train is coming up towards the camera you can see a second train ascending the lift hill at the same time. That is a *crazy* short dispatch interval. If only operations were that efficient these days…
That was my dream when I was a ride ops for Revolution. I remember back in the day, they would run 3 trains.
Isn’t it dangerous to run a 2nd train when there already is another train still running on the track?
@@LanesAviationYT it's perfectly safe, as long as there is a set of brakes in between each train, you could look up roller coaster block zones and find more information
@@LanesAviationYT Block sections make it safe so that only 1 train is permitted in each block and that a train can be stopped before entering an occupied block to ensure there is no collision. All modern roller coasters as well as all modern train/tram/subway systems operate on block section.
I miss log jammer. Hard to believe full throttle couldnt be built around it
That would have been something
That was the best
AGREE 110%
Log Jammer was the best flume rides in the world. Full Throttle should’ve been built in the back where Jet Stream is.
@Jay A When I'm doing right by my diet full of healthy fiber I'm not missing my toilet LOG JAMMERS one bit as it can get rough sometimes.
I loved the late 70's and early 80's at Magic Mountain. Loved watching the fireworks from the lake.
I think I saw Abner Devereaux lurking under that coaster!
...with ' Black Ace '😂
WOW Revolution without it being trimmed!!!! I would’ve loved to experience it that way.
Talk about a blast from the past. Went to Magic Mountain for the 1st time in 1978 after graduating from Marine Corps Bootcamp. I thought 13 weeks of Bootcamp was tough, until I rode Colossus for the 1st time. It was the most painful and very unpleasant Rollercoaster experience in my life. But after Six Flags purchased Magic Mountain in mid 1979, closed and re-profiled Colossus, plus added new Trains from PTC, Colossus was much smoother and faster. It instantly became my #1 Wooden Rollercoaster ever. And how about The Revolution. It had a 5 Train. operation, but 1 would remain on the transfer tracks area. And NO LAME ASSED TRIM BRAKES on top of the hill before the loop, and after the Trains exited the tunnel. The speed coming out of the final helix was Absolutely Incredible. If park maintenance is concerned about too much wear on the safety brakes at the end of the final helix, they should reconfigure the brake area and add magnetic brakes before the main brakes to slow the Trains a bit to reduce wear and friction on the main ones. That’s what Knott’s Berry Farm did with Ghost Rider, and they’re on Silver Bullet also. This would allow the Trains on Revolution travel at the speeds attended for. And have Premiere build at least 1 more Train to increase ride capacity
I noticed on the video that Revolution didn't stop on those brakes before the loop. That must have been awesome to go on then.
@@andrewscasualmtb It was Absolutely Awesome!!! With all of the computer technology today, Park maintenance could easily install magnetic brakes before the main safety/holding brakes. The brake run has actually been extended compared to what it was in 1978.
@@ellexking681 One good thing they have done for revolution was take off the over the shoulder restraints. I have rode it that way and it's much much better then those awful ots restraints were.
THIS Magic Mountain NEEEEEDS to come back!!!!!!!!
Yes. A little more family friendly. In park transportation, better food, shows, and places to relax. I love Coasters but let’s work on the park now
@@stevejewett3610 Yes indeed!!
ABSOLUTELY!!!! But I was thrilled when Colossus reopened in 1979 after undergoing a major re-profiling. With the new PTC Trains, Colossus delivered some Awesome Airtime, without the extreme pain caused by the NAD Trains. Now its Twisted Colossucks!!👎👎There's historical Rollercoasters out there that's MUCH OLDER than Colossus ever was, and are still in operation to this day. Magic Mountain just gave up giving Colossus the proper Maintenance and TLC it deserved. Its been destroyed by Ruin My Coaster (RMC).
Ellex TC is 100 times better than Colossus ever was. Wooden coasters are some of my favorites, but there was no pacing, no rhythm, half the ride was barely making it around the turnarounds on the outside before o weak drop.
@@ellexking9136 Hey, your opinion, I can respect that. BUT, the response of other enthusiasts and gp alike after riding TC says otherwise.
Back then, riders of the Colossus only had a horizontal metal bar across their laps to hold them in. When it first opened, there was some serious negative-g when you reached the top after the first drop. Someone soon got killed by slipping between the horizontal bar and the seat and falling out. Magic Mountain put brakes as the ride approached the top when the ride re-opened. It was never quite so scary after that.
That was the fault of ride operations. The Woman who tragiclly died in December of 1978 was of a larger size and her lap bar didn't lock down on her correctly. The engeernering of Colossus was done incorrectly causing WAAAAAAYY TOO MUCH negitive G's and The Trains were awful. When Six Flags bought Magic Mountain around May or June of 1979. they shutdown Colossus immediately, hired Rollercoaster desginer Bill Cobb to re-profile the Coaster for just a little over 6 months, and bought new Trains built by Philadelphia Toboggan Company.. When Colossus repoened in December, Just before Christmas, it was SOOOOO MUCH Smoother, The Trains traveled faster, and delivered Awsome Airtime without the pain and discomfort. A Rollercoaster is supposed to deliver Excitment and Thrills. And The New and Improved Colossus definitely delivered. My Heart still goes out to The Family who lost their Loved One. That didn't have to happen if ride operators had done their jobs correctly
@@ellexking9136 I know the people that were there and the lap bar did lock. She was so large, her body acted more like a water balloon than a stick figure, pulling her body through the restraints.
I remember in about 1979 or 1980 we kept going on the jet stream over and over and a few times we didn't even have to get off the ride, they let us go right around.
Just wait until they hear about Viper
I would have loved to have visited in the 70s but at least I can watch 'Kiss meets the phantom of the park' 😊👍🇬🇧
Wow it’s so much more different from now like all the trees in the Revolution area are so tall now compared to then
Talk about a park that got Coaster-Fucked by angsty Gen X'ers in the early 90s!
For real the park seems so much more different than this video
This is a glorius video of the days when parks were special. They were few and far in between and each park represented a quaint uniqueness that parks of the 2020's no longer portray. Family time or group trips were anticipated without the threat of violence or calamity and offered a magical day of unsurpassed entertainment. Regardless of the plethora of parks and bigger rides available today, the 'magic' no longer exists as it once did. Glad we had the chance to experience that magic during the 70's era.
I couldn't disagree more. I went to parks 40 years ago and have gone to them straight through. Went last weekend with my kids. The magic is in the eye of the beholder.
Anybody misses when Colossus was a Dueling Wooden Coaster before it turned into a kind of Mobius rmc hybrid coaster?
Yes! I miss the old Colossus 😢
Okay very nice to hear from and I don't blame you!
From Houston where we had Astroworld that I'm still mad about!
Would you happen to have the story of Colossus when it was shutdown for about 6 months to undergo a major re-profiling project in mid 1979 and reopening in December of 1979 that made Colossus much smoother and faster with new Trains? That made big news.
The voice on this sounds like the old MTV dj, J.J. Jackson.
All we got now is twisted colossus.
Nice
Hey, only 44 years ago. ;). Does anyone know if they still have that gravity drum ride where the floor drops out and you hope you stick to the spinning wall of the drum?
Yeah, The rotor known as Spinout was removed back in 2007-08 I believe.
One of many attractions that were removed from SFMM that I dearly miss and HOPE will return someday.
Edit: Do you remember the Crazy Barrels?
@@seanlewis1148 thanks for your reply. Too bad re spin out. It was so embarrassingly funny. I’ve only been to sfmm a couple of times, even though it’s closer than Disneyland. All I remember is the flume and gold rusher Of course, I’m even closer to universal. I went once to city walk after it opened: Instant headache. ;). Woe is me. Btw, haven’t been back to dland since I got in free. They were building carsland and were desperate. Good old days. ;). Thanks again.
Purchased from Pacific Ocean Park (P.O.P.)
@@socalpaul487 wow. Thanks.
What happened to news like this?
@@sirquacksalot6463 I guess it's cause of the future!
Staring at :50 you can see passengers practically vibrating as they hit that valley.
WALLY WORLD!!!!
National Lampoon's Vacation 1983!
This is the park Kiss filed the movie kiss meets the Phantom of the park?