Zyklon (Lakeview Park)

Roller coaster in the United States
Zyklon
Lakeview Park
Location Royersford, Pennsylvania, USA
Status Defunct
Operated 1983 to 1987
Olympic Park
Location Rochester, New York, USA
Operated 1976 or earlier to 1982
Replaced by Cyclone
Statistics
Manufacturer Pinfari
Product Zyklon Z47
Type Steel
Riders per train 4
Propulsion Chain lift hill
Inversions 0
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Zyklon was a steel roller coaster which operated at Olympic Park and later at Lakeview Park.

History

It isn't known specifically when this coaster opened at Olympic Park, but it was mentioned in a trip report from 1976. While at Olympic Park, it was called Cyclone.[1] Olympic Park closed in 1982, with its attractions auctioned off on October 16 of that year.[2] The ride was sold to Lakeview Park, where it opened in 1983.[3]

Design

Trains

Single cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows, for a total of 4 riders per car.

References

  1. "Screaming is healthy if you're at an amusement park". Democrat and Chronicle.
  2. "Olympic Park". RCDB.
  3. "Roller-coaster puzzle is solved, and Zyklon is ready for thrills". The Philadelphia Inquirer.