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Comment in invalid GAR opened by IP
This article contains conflicting information. If the conflicting information is accurate, no explanation is given for the discrepancy.

In the first paragraph, it states that the first drop was 124 feet and that the train reached speeds of 65 mph. The second paragraph, however, states that the first drop was 166 feet and that the train reached speeds of 73 mph. These speeds and heights are both associated with the original wooden coaster, the Rattler, before the ride was converted into the Iron Rattler. If the Iron Rattler only goes 70 mph, it is highly unlikely that the Rattler ever went 73 mph. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2600:1700:10e0:bae0:f9d5:eda8:7590:b9f4 (talk • contribs) 18:19, 2 February 2018 (UTC)
 * Note: because only logged-in editors are allowed to open reassessments, whether individual or community, I have removed the nomination here and submitted the review page for speedy deletion. I have copied the entire text from that page here to preserve it. Perhaps someone who has worked on the article can address the concerns mentioned. BlueMoonset (talk) 21:22, 2 February 2018 (UTC)
 * There is a pretty good explanation for this - the coaster was modified after 1994, and it's stated in the article. It held this title until 1994, when its first drop was shortened from 166 to 124 feet (51 to 38 m), resulting in a reduction of its top speed from 73 to 65 miles per hour (117 to 105 km/h). There are other things that need to be touched up - for instance, the ride experience for the wooden coaster is missing - but I believe none of the issues are so major that there is a need for a GAR at this time. – Epicgenius (talk) 02:59, 17 September 2022 (UTC)
 * The change in the drop is adequately explained, however, there is a problem with the speed. A 166-foot drop on a wooden coaster is not high enough to achieve a speed of 73 mph. I'll have to look at early statistics and see what it really was. Goliath (Six Flags Great America) only goes 72 mph and that has a much steeper and taller drop of 180 feet on RMC topper track which is likely faster than 1990s wood track.— JlACEer ( talk ) 13:53, 17 September 2022 (UTC)
 * I checked multiple sources and even notes from Morgan, the manufacturer of the train, do not mention speed. The one and only source is MySanAnontio.com, but that cannot be correct. It is not possible to achieve 73 mph from a 166-foot drop — the physics does not support that. The drop would need to be a minimum of 190 to 200 feet for the train to accelerate to 73 mph. — JlACEer ( talk ) 20:47, 17 September 2022 (UTC)
 * Yeah, that makes sense. I did find an El Paso Times article that cites a "top speed of 68 to 73 mph". Depending on how heavy the trains were, I think they could have achieved 68 mph. – Epicgenius (talk) 22:12, 17 September 2022 (UTC)