Cyclone Alert!

[sfgadvfreak]

Word has gotten to me that the Coney Island Cyclone may be having its last season of operation.  I can't find any topic of it now, but word has it that this fall may be the last time to ride Cyclone.  A historic date that will be!

[Dubya91]

Im not too sure, I thought that it was going to run through all the destruction/construction?

Also, I am not worried about this really, it is a Landmark, sure it may not run, but it is NOT going to the graveyard

[PcMan]

What what whattt 

I never been on it yet but will try to get up there this year for the ACE preservation event that is being held at Great Adventure and Coney Aug. 4-5

[GADVwow]

No one is planning on closing the Cyclone.

First of all, it is owned by New York City.

Second, it is nationally historic.

Third, too many remember what befell the Thunderbolt.

[peterpjr]

Third, too many remember what befell the Thunderbolt.

What year did the Thunderbolt close?

[GADVwow]

It closed in 1982.

Sadly, it was destroyed during IAAPA back in 2000, on November 17.  I was with Colleen Whyte when we found out.  We were both near tears.

How very sad indeed.

[peterpjr]

Wow.  It closed in 1982 but still remained until 2000?  It must have been in bad shape when they finally tore it down.  Does anyone have any pictures of it towards the end.  I think it would be interesting to see.

I only got to visit Coney Island for the first time in 2005.  I loved the old time feel of it.  So sad that this will be the last year for Astroland. 

One thing I love about the Cyclone is that you can reride as many times as you want in the same car as long as you pay the guy when the train arrives back in the station.  It really makes the people waiting in line mad but is great if you are like me and love to go over and over again.

[Dubya91]

Thunderbolt was right next to the parachute tower and Keyspan Park, today there is a GIANT empty space where it once stood and believe it or not you can still barely see the outline of it in the way the grass is grown it....

[GADVwow]

http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/coasters/history/early_1900/history_coney7.shtml

http://www.forgotten-ny.com/STREET%20SCENES/Coney/coney.html

http://home.nyc.rr.com/johnmiller/ci_tbolt.html

http://www.westland.net/coneyisland/mapsdocs/con49-map3.htm

[CycloneMan]

This is not true! I work at Astroland, and I can tell you this! The Cyclone is a Landmark and it has the lease on that property for 9 years, so it's not going anywhere anytime soon.

-Dainan "There is always the possibility, but it's not happening" Rafferty

[peterpjr]

The City has said many times that the Cyclone will be staying.

[David Jr]

The City has said many times that the Cyclone will be staying.

Do you really believe everything politicians say?

[CycloneMan]

I don't believe politicians...ever! But I do believe Park Managment (My employers, etc. )

[rjholla2003]

I do believe that it's a NYC landmark and it's protected though.

[Bubba Z]

Here you go Pete, a Thunderbolt picture from www.forgotten-ny.com


If you're interested in SBNO coasters you can still check out the Comet at Lincoln park in Dartmouth Mass that's been closed since 87. The lift hill fell down but the rest is still standing.  You can also Google for pictures to check it out.

As for the Cyclone, I agree with it's not going anywhere any time soon.

[CycloneMan]

HAHA! That's my Aunt Mae's house under there. If no one believes me, ask RobbW about my Coney history.

-Dainan "It really is in my blood" Rafferty