Thursday, July 6, 2006

Astroland Cyclone












Whoa!




On the Top of the Cyclone ride 75 feet High


On the Top of the Cyclone ride 75 feet High
FIRST DROP: 85 feet at a 60 degree angle



This is a closer view of the first big drop

While I was never actually on this wooden track twister out of fear of having too much excitement in too short a time, I still proclaim it to be the worlds fastest ride you will never forget.
The Cyclone first opened on June 26 , 1927 and to date is ranked as the best roller coaster ride. My Photographs will demonstrate why.


Now I can think of a million or so captions for this picture like
why didn't we go to chuckie cheese or dad hold on tight it almost over!Ahh the things parents do for thier kids.

Here are some facts about this Coney Island landmark better know as the compact wood twister.

GROUND DIMENSIONS: 75 feet by 500 feet
HEIGHT: 85 feet
LENGTH OF FIRST DROP: 85 feet at a 60 degree angle
TRACK LENGTH: 2,640 feet

NUMBER OF 180 DEGREE TURNS: 6
NUMBER OF DROPS: 12
CHANGES OF DIRECTION: 16
NUMBER OF TRACK CROSSOVERS: 18
NUMBER OF ELEVATION CHANGES: 27

SPEED: 60 Miles Per Hour

RIDE TIME: One Minute, Fifty Seconds

TRAINS: 3 Trains, 3 Cars per train

CAPACITY: 24 Passengers per Cycle

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