 The coaster's train colors were originally blue and gray, representing the Union and Confederate sides of the conflict, all being united on the ride's red, white, and blue superstructure.When the ride was moved to Canobie in 1936, each section was shortened by six inches to help it fit the area planned for it.The rethemed ride opened for the 1936 season and has operated continuously since, though the lift hill was destroyed by Hurricane Carol in 1954, and it was closed for repair during the following season.