Wildcat (Lake Compounce)

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Wildcat

Lake Compounce Location Bristol, Connecticut, USA Status Operating since 1927
Statistics
Manufacturer	Philadelphia Toboggan Company
Type	Wooden
Propulsion	Chain lift hill
Height	85 feet
Drop	78 feet
Top speed	48 mph
Length	2746 feet
Inversions	0
Duration	1:15
Rolling stock
Manufacturer	Great Coasters International (2017-present) Philadelphia Toboggan Company (1927-2016)
Riders per train	24
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Wildcat is the name of a wooden roller coaster located at Lake Compounce in Bristol, Connecticut, USA. It is one of the world's oldest operating roller coasters (in operation at the same location). It bears a striking resemblance to the now-defunct Wildcat roller coaster that used to reside at Elitch Gardens in Denver, Colorado. Due to its historical significance, Wildcat is a recipient of the ACE Coaster Landmark Award.

History

Wildcat was built by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company and opened in 1927.

In 1985, the park was acquired by Hershey Entertainment, owners of Hersheypark, who subsequently redeveloped the park. This included the complete reconstruction of the Wildcat.

In 2017, portions of the roller coaster were re-tracked and the control system was replaced. This work was carried out by Martin & Vleminckx. The trains were replaced with new rolling stock from Great Coasters International.

Design

Trains

2 trains with 7 cars per train. In each car, riders are arranged 2 across in a single row, for a total of 14 riders per train.

The original trains had three three-bench cars.

External links

• 
  Wildcat on the Roller Coaster DataBase.