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Kennywood marks coaster's 50th birthday with Thunderbolt Week
Jennifer R. Vertullo | Tribune-Review
Kennywood will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Thunderbolt, the nostalgic roller coaster that was designated an American Coaster Enthusiasts' Coaster Landmark in 2014, with Thunderbolt Week from May 29 to June 3.
Kennywood is celebrating the golden anniversary of one of its classic wooden roller coasters May 29 through June 3.
Thunderbolt Week will feature $19.68 admission to the West Mifflin amusement park for anyone age 50 or older.
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A post shared by Jake R. B'Check (@jakerbcheck) on Aug 5, 2017 at 9:36pm PDT
The original Pippin roller coaster, from 1924, was rebuilt in 1968 as the Thunderbolt.
A view of the Thunderbolt that most will never see... so we shared it with you!
A post shared by Kennywood Park (@kennywoodpark) on Aug 6, 2017 at 11:57am PDT
Much of the ride was left intact and just a few modifications have been made over the years.
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A post shared by Made to Thrill (@madetothrill) on Nov 26, 2017 at 11:19am PST
The Thunderbolt was rated the #1 roller coaster by the New York Times in 1974.
Not a bad "day off" #SundayFunday : @petemadiafoto
A post shared by Ben DiNucci (@bdinucci) on Aug 13, 2017 at 4:07pm PDT
The Thunderbolt's track is 3,250 feet long and reaches a maximum speed of 55 m.p.h.
#Thunderbolt #classic #wooden #rollercoaster #Kennywood
A post shared by Deron Husak (@deronhusak) on Sep 17, 2016 at 11:29am PDT
The ride lasts 101 seconds.
❤️rollercoaster. #rollercoasters #facepaint
A post shared by Ross Harris (@imrossangeles) on Jul 28, 2014 at 4:59pm PDT
Most coasters start out by going up a lift hill but the Thunderbolt take the unusual route of going into the first drop immediately and not hitting the lift hill until the middle of the ride after the second drop.
What's your favorite ride at @kennywoodpark? I've been struggling to come up with an answer, but probably the Racer (which doesnt match the photo ) or Kangaroo. #kennywood #amusementpark #themepark #amusementparks #thunderbolt #rollercoaster #ilovethecity #burghsnap #burghlove #burgh #steelcity #412 #412project #pgh #pittsburghpa #igers_pittsburgh #cityphotography #cityphotographer #citylifestyle #citylove #citygram #pafeatured #412shooterz #pghcreative #steelcitygrammers #city_features #pittsburghbeautiful
A post shared by Carla Cardello (@citylifeadventures) on May 3, 2018 at 6:35pm PDT
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