Thunderbolt Express, Steel roller coaster at Kings Island, United States.
The Thunderbolt Express featured a single vertical loop positioned between two elevated platforms, reaching speeds of 45 miles per hour during its operation.
Opening on April 16, 1977, as Screamin' Demon at Kings Island, the coaster moved to Camden Park in West Virginia in 1988 and operated until 1999.
The ride established a new standard for roller coaster design as the first Arrow Dynamics Launched Loop and the first looping roller coaster at Kings Island.
The train configuration accommodated 20 riders in five cars with two rows, completing the entire circuit in one minute and six seconds.
During its time at Kings Island, the coaster closed during concerts at Timberwolf Amphitheater due to its loud launch mechanism sounds.
Location: West Virginia
Part of: Kings Island
GPS coordinates: 38.39820,-82.52960
Latest update: March 14, 2025 05:23
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