Thunderbolt (Six Flags New England)
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| Location | Six Flags New England |
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| Coordinates | 42°2′20″N 72°36′48″W / 42.03889°N 72.61333°WCoordinates: 42°2′20″N 72°36′48″W / 42.03889°N 72.61333°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | 1941 |
| Type | Wood |
| Manufacturer | Joseph E. Drambour |
| Designer | Harry Baker |
| Track layout | Figure Eight |
| Height | 70 ft (21 m) |
| Length | 2,600 ft (790 m) |
| Max speed | 40 mph (64 km/h) |
| Duration | 1:00 |
| Height restriction | 4 ft 0 in (122 cm) |
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Thunderbolt is a wooden roller coaster currently located at Six Flags New England. Opened in 1941, It was designed by Harry Baker and Harry Traver, and built by Joseph Drambour.[1] Thunderbolt is currently the oldest roller coaster at Six Flags New England. It is also the oldest roller coaster in any Six Flags park.[2] The Thunderbolt Roller Coaster was dedicated an ACE Landmark Coaster on August 2, 2008.
[edit] History
The track, train and plans for Thunderbolt were purchased by park owner Edward Carroll Sr. from the 1939 New York World's Fair.[3] When it opened in 1941, it was called Cyclone; the ride was renamed Thunderbolt in 1942.[citation needed]
[edit] References
- ^ Roller Coaster Database, http://www.rcdb.com/182.htm
- ^ Commemorative plaque at park from American Coaster Enthusiasts, http://www.aceonline.org/census/PhotoDetail.aspx?ID=6068
- ^ Cecchi, David. Images of America Riverside Park. Arcadia Publishing, 2011, pg. 81
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