Cannon Ball (roller coaster)
| Cannon Ball | |
|---|---|
| Lake Winnepesaukah | |
| Location | Lake Winnepesaukah |
| Coordinates | 34°58′29″N 85°14′55″W / 34.974821°N 85.248504°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | 1967 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Wood |
| Manufacturer | Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters |
| Designer | John C. Allen |
| Track layout | Out and back |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
| Height | 70 ft (21 m) |
| Drop | 70 ft (21 m) |
| Length | 2,272 ft (693 m) |
| Speed | 50 mph (80 km/h) |
| Duration | 1:32 |
| Max vertical angle | 45° |
| Height restriction | 48 in (122 cm) |
| Trains | 2 trains with 3 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 3 rows for a total of 18 riders per train. |
| Cannon Ball at RCDB | |
Cannon Ball is a wooden roller coaster at Lake Winnepesaukah amusement park. Designed by John C. Allen and built by Philadelphia Toboggan Company (today called Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters), the roller coaster opened in 1967 and quickly became one of the signature attractions at the park. It is one of four roller coasters at the park.[1][2][3]
References
- ^ "Lake Winnie Amusement Park". Lake Winnie Amusement Park. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
- ^ "Lake Winnepesaukah breaks ground on water park". CatWalkChatt.com. January 9, 2013. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
- ^ Throgmorton, Todd H. (January 1, 2009). Roller Coasters: United States and Canada (3rd ed.). McFarland. p. 72. ISBN 978-0-7864-3910-2.