Silver Comet (roller coaster)

Silver Comet

Station
Martin's Fantasy Island
Coordinates 43°01′42″N 78°58′26″W / 43.02833°N 78.97389°W / 43.02833; -78.97389Coordinates: 43°01′42″N 78°58′26″W / 43.02833°N 78.97389°W / 43.02833; -78.97389
Status Operating
Opening date May 1, 1999
General statistics
Type Wood
Manufacturer Custom Coasters International
Designer Dennis McNulty & Larry Bill
Track layout Triple Out and Back
Lift/launch system Chain lift
Height 82 ft (25 m)
Length 2,800 ft (850 m)
Speed 55 mph (89 km/h)
Duration 1:45
Max vertical angle 50°
Height restriction 48 in (122 cm)
Trains Single train with 6 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 24 riders per train.
Silver Comet at RCDB
Pictures of Silver Comet at RCDB
First hill on the roller coaster

Silver Comet is a wooden roller coaster with a hybrid steel frame at Martin's Fantasy Island in Grand Island, New York.[1]

Walkthrough

A short drop is encountered immediately after leaving the station, quickly followed by a slight turn to the left. There is a short, straight section of track that is then followed by a u-turn to the left, leading to the 82-foot (25-metre) lift hill. The largest drop on the ride comes immediately after the train reaches the top of the lift hill, which is then followed by a slight turn to the left. Two small hills are encountered, before a large ascent that is followed by a wide-banked turn to the left and a small drop. There is a slight turn to the right followed by a large drop. There is another ascent that leads into a large u-turn to the right. There is another drop and ascent, followed by another turn to the right. A third grouping of a drop and ascent is encountered, followed this time by a turn to the left. A large drop is followed by a series of small hills, which lead into a rough turn to the left that includes changes in elevation. There is another series of drops and rises, followed by a slight turn to the right and the brake run, parallel to the lift hill. A small drop follows the brake run, which in turn leads into the station.

Station

The Silver Comet station uses a similar design from the former Comet station at Crystal Beach. It is a wide building with a few comets on its facade. Both it and the old Comet station have a tower saying "comet" in five colors.

Train

There is one six-car train, with each car seating four riders for a total of 24 riders Each car contains individual lapbars, seat belts for each rider, and seat dividers. The train was built by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company, and is colored a metallic blue.

Trivia

References

  1. "Silver Comet". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
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