High Speed Thrill Coaster (roller coaster)
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| High Speed Thrill Coaster | |
| Location | Knoebels |
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| Type | Steel - Sit down - Kiddie |
| Status | Open |
| Opened | 1955 |
| Manufacturer | Overland Amusement Company |
| Designer | Overland Amusement Company |
| Track layout | Oval |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
| Height | 18 ft (5.5 m) |
| Drop | 12 ft (3.7 m) |
| Length | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Max speed | 40 mph (64.4 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Height Restriction | 42 in (106.7 cm) |
| High Speed Thrill Coaster at RCDB | |
| Pictures of High Speed Thrill Coaster at RCDB | |
Located at Knoebels Amusement Resort, the "High Speed Thrill Coaster" is a small roller coaster built by the Overland Amusement Company. It opened in 1955 and continues to operate to this day. The layout consists of a small lift hill, followed by a diving 180 turn, followed by several small hills, and another 180 turn back to the station. While the "High Speed Thrill Coaster" is a small ride intended for children, it can be quite wild when run at full speed, which often occurs during Phun Phest, and other times. It features a 6 cylinder Chevrolet engine converted to run on propane gas with a top speed of 40 mph. With the "Whirlwind" removed, the "High Speed Thrill Coaster" is the park's last steel coaster. The coaster is believed to be the last operating Overland coaster in the world.
Facts [1]
- Length of Track - 200 Feet (Rides consist of three or four "laps")
- Trains - 1 Overland 12 passenger train
- Construction - Knoebels Amusement Resort
| Roller coasters at Knoebels Amusement Resort |
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Flying Turns - High Speed Thrill Coaster - Phoenix - Twister |
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