experience on the plunges; fast steel switchbacks connected the turns just before trains flew into the gravity-defying upward spiral. Trains reached a max of , with a 3-g force on the one and a half minute ride. Track Throughout its life, Flashback's track was painted blue with white supports. The style of track used on this coaster became the signature track style of coasters built by Bolliger & Mabillard. Trains The ride featured three trains, each with five cars. Each car featured riders arranged 4 across for a total of 20 riders per train. The trains were manufactured by Giovanola. When Flashback was known as Z-Force, the trains were painted all blue with a navy blue stripe running down on the sides of the train. The restraints were also blue. After its relocation to Six Flags Magic Mountain, Flashback's trains were repainted red with a white chassis and a white stripe on the sides of each car. The restraints were also repainted orange. References External links Flashback at the Roller Coaster DataBase Flashback photos on Ultimate Rollercoaster Flashback Removal Photos Former roller coasters in California Former roller coasters in Georgia (U.S. state) Roller coasters operated by Six Flags Six Flags Magic Mountain Six Flags Great America Six Flags Over Georgia Roller coasters introduced in 1985 Roller coasters introduced in 1988 Amusement rides that closed in 1987 Amusement rides that closed in 1990 1985 establishments in California