Cannon Ball (roller coaster)

Cannon Ball is a wooden roller coaster at Lake Winnepesaukah amusement park. Designed by John C. Allen and built by Philadelphia Toboggan Company (today called Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters), the roller coaster opened in 1967 and quickly became one of the signature attractions at the park. It is one of two roller coasters at the park.[1][2][3]

Cannon Ball
Cannon Ball
Lake Winnepesaukah
LocationLake Winnepesaukah
Coordinates34°58′29″N 85°14′55″W / 34.974821°N 85.248504°W / 34.974821; -85.248504
StatusOperating
Opening date1967 (1967)
General statistics
TypeWood
ManufacturerPhiladelphia Toboggan Coasters
DesignerJohn C. Allen
Track layoutOut and back
Lift/launch systemChain lift hill
Height70 ft (21 m)
Drop70 ft (21 m)
Length2,272 ft (693 m)
Speed50 mph (80 km/h)
Inversions0
Duration1:32
Max vertical angle45°
Height restriction48 in (122 cm)
Trains2 trains with 3 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 3 rows for a total of 18 riders per train.
Must transfer from wheelchair
Cannon Ball at RCDB

References

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  1. ^ "Lake Winnie Amusement Park". Lake Winnie Amusement Park. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
  2. ^ "Lake Winnepesaukah breaks ground on water park". CatWalkChatt.com. January 9, 2013. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
  3. ^ Throgmorton, Todd H. (January 1, 2009). Roller Coasters: United States and Canada (3rd ed.). McFarland. p. 72. ISBN 978-0-7864-3910-2.
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