Dubbed the King of the Coasters by the New York Times in 1967, the Thunderbolt remains near the top of everyone’s “top coasters†list. It’s unique in many ways… including an amazing plunge immediately upon leaving the station and its biggest drop at the end of the ride. The Thunderbolt reaches speeds in excess of 50 mph.
Construction Information
Coaster Designer - Andrew E. Vettel Coaster
Original Year Erected - 1968*
Classification - Wood
General Description/Category - Out-and-back
*The Thunderbolt began as The Pippin in 1924 (built by John A. Miller). The coaster was expanded in the middle.
Dimensional Statistics
Tallest Vertical Height - 70 feet
Maximum Drop - 90 feet
Maximum Speed - 55 Miles per Hour
Linear Length of Track - 3,250 feet
Ride Duration - 1 minute, 48 seconds
Number of Lift Hills - 1
