Hercules

Hercules General [[File:|link=|center]] ' ' Park Dorney Park Location Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA Status Defunct Operated May 6, 1989 Operated September 1, 2003 - Opened September 1, 2003 Opening Cost $6,000,000 USD Height restriction 48 inches (122 cm) Statistics Manufacturer Builder Dinn Corporation Designer Curtis D. Summers Type Type Wooden Model Riders per train 24 Riders per hour Lift/launch system Chain Lift Height 95 feet Drop 151 feet Top speed 65 mph Length 4,000 feet Dimensions feet x feet Duration 2:15 Inversions 0 Steepest drop 47 degrees Maximum g-force 2.9G

Hercules was a Dinn wooden roller coaster located at Dorney Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA. It operated from May 6, 1989 to September 1, 2003. It was built by Dinn Corporation and designed by Curtis D. Summers.

History

When the ride opened, it had the tallest drop in the world on a wooden roller coaster, however poor design and rough spots (especially at the turn at the bottom of the first drop) caused many riders to complain. This, and low ridership were most likely the reason of the ride's closure. Because of the roughness, it was nicknamed "Hurt-your-knees".

The Hydra The Revenge floorless coaster occupies the spot where Hercules once was.

Design

The ride has a terrain track layout.

Trains

2 trains with 6 cars per train. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows in each car for a total of 24 riders per train.