1960s Six Flags Run-A-Way Mine Train Diorama In A Matchbox Souvenir

***This listing is for the identical item shown in photos***

Rare and unusual 1960s Six Flags Over Texas Run-A-Way Mine Train miniature diorama souvenir, cleverly designed to fit inside a tiny matchbox-style sleeve. 

The original red, black and white outer sleeve reads “Souvenir of Your Visit to SIX FLAGS in a MATCH BOX.” Sliding the miniature from the sleeve reveals a detailed three-dimensional representation of the Run-A-Way Mine Train, complete with the coaster scene, surrounding structure, trees and landscaping, and a SIX FLAGS plaque across the front. 

The Run-A-Way Mine Train opened in the Boomtown section of Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas, in 1966. Built by Arrow Development, it was a groundbreaking attraction and is recognized as the first modern mine-train roller coaster. The attraction is now known as the Runaway Mine Train and remains the oldest roller coaster at Six Flags Over Texas. 

The side of the original souvenir sleeve reads “YOUR VISIT IN A MATCH BOX” and is marked “MADE IN HONG KONG.” 

At just over 2" long, this is an especially interesting piece of early Six Flags memorabilia combining theme-park history, miniature collecting and vintage amusement-park souvenir design.

Excellent Vintage Condition. Miniature diorama remains intact and displays nicely with its original matchbox-style sleeve. The outer cardboard sleeve shows age-related surface wear, including areas of paper wear/residue on back. Please review all photos.

Product Features

• Park: Six Flags Over Texas
• Location: Arlington, Texas
• Attraction: Run-A-Way Mine Train
• Current Attraction Name: Runaway Mine Train
• Attraction Opened: 1966
• Section: Boomtown
• Type: Miniature Diorama / Souvenir
• Theme: Amusement Park / Roller Coaster
• Circa: Late 1960s, circa 1966–1969
• Original matchbox-style sliding sleeve
• Three-dimensional miniature scene
• SIX FLAGS name displayed on diorama
• Sleeve reads “Souvenir of Your Visit to SIX FLAGS in a MATCH BOX”
• Side reads “YOUR VISIT IN A MATCH BOX”
• Marked Made in Hong Kong
• 2⅛" L x ⅝" W x 1⅜" H
• Weight: 7.75 g

***All measurements done while item/garment is laying flat and are approximate

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