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    Thunder Run is a creative re-invention of lowly Blauer Enzian that once lived outside Wonder Mountain. The ride is also unique in the park in that it is the only coaster that does not have a lift hill and gravity to propel the train. Thunder Run uses several electric motors to power the train around the track.

    As one of only two rides that reside on the mountain, Thunder Run actually takes riders into the abyss of the mountain, through the dark tunnels and dangerously close to the dragon guardian of the mountain. Though not an original planned part of Wonder Mountain, Thunder Run has become an iconic part of centrepiece of the park since it's placement there some 20+ years ago.

    A.K.A.
      Blauer Enzian until season end 1985
    Opened
      1981
    Lift Height
      11m (36ft)
    Length
      330m (1083ft)
    Duration
      1min 45 sec
    Speed
      64kph (28mph)
    Structure
      steel supports
      steel tubular track
    Elements
      adventure theming including a dragon nicknamed "Herman"
      strobe and sequenced lighting
    Vehicles
      2-across seating
      2 rows per car
      9 cars per train + 1 row
      1 train
      38 seats total
    Restraints
      lapbar
    Make
      Mack
    Model
      powered mine train
    Type
      sit down
    Height Req
      > 117cm (46")
      102cm (40") accompanied
    Rating
      4
    Cost
      $2.7 million



    Notes
      Ride was relocated inside Wonder Mountain in 1985, lengthened and renamed
      Train completes 2 circuits during every ride
    Source
      http://behemoth.canadaswonderland.com/public/ride/stats.cfm