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 Thunderbolt
Kennywood
The origin of this roller coaster was the Pippin, a John A. Miller designed wooden coaster that opened in 1924 on the same site. 44 years later Andy Vettel was hired by Kennywood to rebuild the Pippin and the Thunderbolt was born on March 27, 1968. 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 features include an amazing plunge immediately upon leaving the station and its biggest drop is at the end of the ride. The coaster's three classic NAD trains all have working headlamps on the lead cars.
Roller Coaster Details
| Track |
Type |
Year |
Designer/Manufacturer |
| Wood |
Double Out and Back |
1924 |
Andy Vettel |
Roller Coaster Stats
| Height: 70 feet |
Drop: 90 feet |
| Top speed: 55 mph |
Length: 2,887 feet |
| Ride time: 1 minute, 48 seconds |
Trains: 3 - 24 passenger |
| Train Mfg: National Amusement Devices |
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More Information About Thunderbolt
1924 - Started as the Pippin roller coaster designed by John A. Miller.
1968 - Rebuilt and expanded by Andy Vettel and renamed Thunderbolt.
ACE Classic Coaster
Maximum two train operation and no single riders are permitted.
Height Restriction: Must be at least 52 inches tall
Ride Location
Kennywood, West Mifflin, PA
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