Silver Comet (roller coaster)
| Silver Comet | |
|---|---|
The ride's queue and station in 2009 | |
| Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World | |
| Location | Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World |
| Coordinates | 43°01′42″N 78°58′26″W / 43.02833°N 78.97389°W |
| 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) |
| Drop | 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 | |
Silver Comet is a hybrid wooden roller coaster with steel supports at Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World in Grand Island, New York. It was built by Custom Coasters International and opened on May 1, 1999. The ride stood out of operation in 2020 and 2021 following the closure of its park, but returned to operation in 2022 after the park was purchased and reopened. Silver Comet was inspired by The Comet roller coaster that is currently located at Six Flags Great Escape and Hurricane Harbor.