Status Operating Type Wood Height 25 m Height restriction 1.22 m Track length 853 m | Opening date May 1, 1999 Track layout Triple Out and Back Max speed 88 km/h Opened 1 May 1999 Park Fantasy Island | |
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Manufacturer Custom Coasters International Designer Dennis McNulty & Larry Bill Similar Cyclops, Excalibur, Hurricane: Category 5, Zeus, Villain | ||
Silver Comet is a wooden roller coaster with a hybrid steel frame at Fantasy Island in Grand Island, New York.
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Walkthrough
A short drop is encountered immediately after leaving the station, quickly followed by a slight turn to the left. There is a short, straight section of track that is then followed by a u-turn to the left, leading to the 82-foot (25-metre) lift hill. The largest drop on the ride comes immediately after the train reaches the top of the lift hill, which is then followed by a slight turn to the left. Two small hills are encountered, before a large ascent that is followed by a wide-banked turn to the left and a small drop. There is a slight turn to the right followed by a large drop. There is another ascent that leads into a large u-turn to the right. There is another drop and ascent, followed by another turn to the right. A third grouping of a drop and ascent is encountered, followed this time by a turn to the left. A large drop is followed by a series of small hills, which lead into a rough turn to the left that includes changes in elevation. There is another series of drops and rises, followed by a slight turn to the right and the brake run, parallel to the lift hill. A small drop follows the brake run, which in turn leads into the station.
Station
The Silver Comet station uses a similar design from the former Comet station at Crystal Beach. It is a wide building with a few comets on its facade. Both it and the old Comet station have a tower saying "comet" in five colors.
Train
There is one six-car train, with each car seating four riders for a total of 24 riders Each car contains individual lapbars, seat belts for each rider, and seat dividers. The train was built by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company, and is colored a metallic blue.