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Six Flags New England unveils new roller coaster set to open early this summer

'Unlike traditional roller coasters that start with an uphill climb, Quantum Accelerator launches out of the station from 0 to 30 miles per hour in mere seconds,' according to the Advertisement Six Flags New England has released a rendering of the finished coaster. Six Flags New England A teaser video posted in March announced that Quantum Accelerator had 'officially completed its track construction.' With that wrapped up, the Six Flags New England team is focused on programing, which includes refining train movement and ensuring the safety systems are working properly, the Agawam park said in their latest teaser video. Sydney Snow, a Six Flags New England spokesperson, told the Globe the coaster will open around Memorial Day, May 26. Quantum Chronicles: From Concept to Coaster – It's Here! 🚀 With construction complete, we're gearing up for testing and final preparations. Catch the latest progress in this week's Quantum Chronicles and get ready for launch! 🚀⚡ #sixflagsnewengland #QuantumChronicles #QuantumAccelerator Posted by The coaster features western and steampunk influences and boasts 11 instances of 'airtime,' or dips when riders feel weightless due to negative G-forces. The ride reaches a maximum height of 59 feet and features high-speed turnarounds, when the coaster train reverses directions at a high speed, the park said. Advertisement Each train will carry 16 riders with eight rows of two, and guests must be at least 48 inches tall to ride. Six Flags New England unveils new coaster Share The Quantum Accelerator promises riders speeds of up to 45 miles per hour. Sarah Mesdjian can be reached at