Phoenix (Knoebels Amusement Park & Resort)

Facts

Roller Coaster:	Phoenix
Amusement Park:	Knoebels Amusement Park & Resort (Elysburg, Pennsylvania 17824 USA)
Classification:	Roller Coaster
Type:	Wood - Sit Down
Status:	Operating since 6/15/1985
Relocated from:	Playland Park as Rocket
Serial Number:	111
Builder:	Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc.
Designer:	Herbert Paul Schmeck

Length:	3200'
Height:	78'
Drop:	72'
Inversions:	0
Speed:	45 mph
Duration:	2:00

History:	Knoebels moved the ride to Elysburg between January and June of 1985 and rebuilt the ride with Charlie Dinn's assistance. The relocation and reassembly cost 1.5 million dollars. Since blueprints were not available every board was numbered. 34 trucks were used in the move.

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