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I don't think it's possible to capture the 'essence' of Thunderbolt any better than this photo does.

This is the very first drop on the ride - right out of the station!

Thunderbolt reaches a top speed of 55 mph and is an 'ACE Coaster Classic'

This is a high speed roller coaster ride. It is not recommended for those with a heart condition, back ailments or expectant mothers. (see the sign in the photo)

Just part of the ride is visible from the midway.

Thunderbolt features these great National Amusement Device Company (NAD) trains.

The lateral G-forces in the section of the ride are insane fun.

The second drop also takes place before you even reach the lift hill thanks to creative use of the terrain.

Like Phantom's Revenge, Thunderbolt also has a reworked, modified layout of an earlier design (Pippin) and its biggest drop is not the one off of the lift hill.

Riders enjoying a small section of Thunderbolt's 2887 feet of track.

Thanks to the Kennywood terrain the biggest drop on Thunderbolt is the very last one at 95 feet.
However the train is only 70 feet above the ground at it's highest point.

Thunderbolt zips along the midway.

Gotta love a ride that produces that many smiles.

More Thunderbolt goodness.

Each train holds 24 riders.

Another look at Thunderbolt.

The top of the lift.

Not much longer to wait once you get to this point.

This photo from 2002 shows the mural in front of the ride being painted.

This photo from 2004 shows the mural in front of Thunderbolt.
How many of those riders can you name?

Thunderbolt covered in red fog for Phantom Fright Nights.

Hands up!

Another look at Thunderbolt in action.
(comment specifically for Joel over at Kennywood)

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