Thoughts on Steel Phantom/Phantom's Revenge by AndyofIndiana, literature
Literature
Thoughts on Steel Phantom/Phantom's Revenge
I think that my family and I went to Kennywood every year from 2004 to 2016. I have ridden Phantom’s Revenge numerous times. However, I didn’t start going to Kennywood until after the remodeling of the original Steel Phantom. Since we moved to Indiana, PA in the summer of 1999, we didn’t have much of a chance to go on the Steel Phantom.
The Steel Phantom opened in 1991. At the time, it set a new record for longest drop on any roller coaster at 225 feet. Said drop was actually the second drop due to the uneven terrain at Kennywood and it went through the Thunderbolt. The Steel Phantom reached a top speed of o
America's Greatest Coaster Thrills Examination by AndyofIndiana, literature
Literature
America's Greatest Coaster Thrills Examination
When I was growing up, I watched a lot of videos. Pretty much every roller coaster video I ever watched was taped. However, there were some roller coaster documentaries that got official home releases. One of these is called America’s Greatest Roller Coaster Thrills in 3-D. This video was released in 1994 which was a transitional period in the history of roller coasters. From about 1975-90, Arrow Dynamics was the unparalleled leader in the roller coaster industry. The industry was all about inversions in that time and Arrow Dynamics had you covered. It seemed like they were ahead of the curve when they made the first hyperc