Thursday, October 21, 2010

What Roller Coaster Predated the Coney Island Cyclone?

And the answer is ...

b) the Thunderbolt

The Thunderbolt, built in 1925, was one of the first roller coasters in New York and was the basis for the Coney Island Cyclone. An area icon because of the track's position directly over a hotel, it was featured in Woody Allen's classic film Annie Hall, in 1977. Closed shortly after, in 1982, it was still visible for nearly 20 years before being demolished in 2000.

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