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Hercules Pictures

Amusement Park Pictures > Dorney Park > Roller Coasters > Hercules Pictures

This sign popped up in early September 2003 - it says it all.

The lift hill and beginning of the first drop in the distance with a turnaround in the foreground.

Hercules opened in 1989 boasting the longest drop in the world on a wooden coaster.

Another train full of riders leaves the station.

On a personal note, Hercules wasn't exactly the best of rides, but it was an incredibly unique layout and that alone should account for some credit. The last ride I got on Hercules was on a warm August evening when the park was exceptionally empty. My daughter and myself were the only two on the ride - I'd say a solo front seat ride is a good way to say goodbye to a coaster!

At the top of the lift hill.

About to take the once record breaking plunge.

Hercules dropped 151 feet directly into a turn over the water - talk about a butt kicking experience!

The train is just a blur as it takes this turn...and this is before you hit the lift hill!

Hercules has a reputation for being rough. I found over the course of the 2002 and 2003 seasons that
the ride it gives varies greatly. I've had rides ranging from decent to downright bad!

Hercules takes this turn at treetop level.

Hercules cost $6,000,000 to build and ran for 14 years. 6,000,000 divided by 14 = $42,857 a year -
not including maintenance and upkeep (which is one of the main reasons this ride is gone).

Another view of Hercules above the trees.

We'll just leave Hercules with this image - riders enjoying themselves.

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