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Designed by Herbert Paul Schmeck and built by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company, Thunderhawk at Dorney Park is one of the oldest continually operating roller coasters. Reconfigured in 1930, Thunderhawk is a traditional "out and back" wooden coaster with two crossovers that form an unusual figure 8.
| Year | Track | Type | Designer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | Wood | Out and Back | Herbert Schmeck, PTC |
| Height: 80 feet | Drop: 65 feet |
| Top Speed: 45 mph | Length: 2,767 feet |
| Trains: 2 - 24 passenger | Train Mfg: Philadelphia Toboggan Co. |
| Ride Time: 1 minute, 18 seconds |
1989 - Coaster renamed Thunderhawk.
Trains have four cars per train with three rows each, seating two abreast per row.
Height requirement: Must be at least 48 inches tall
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