Iron Horse - Custom Coasters International Terrain Wooden Coaster

The Silver Lantern Mine is one of the region's most successful mining operations... that is... if it were still the late 1800's. The mine ran dry and has ceased operations and sat silent for over a century. Despite the mine being the testing ground for many groundbreaking mining innovations, its life of prosperity has since passed. That is, until a local businessman purchased the land hoping to make a quick buck from salvaging and scrapping any materials of value left in the mine. However, a new business venture came to mind: convert the old machinery and structures into a mining themed amusement park. The centerpeice of this attraction would be the "Iron Horse" roller coaster. This thrilling experience was made by converting the mine's experimental rapid ore transport system into something that could be enjoyed by the public.

Stats and Info:

Manufacturer: Custom Coasters International (CCI)

Type: Wooden Coaster

Train Manufacturer: Philadelphia Toboggan Company

Height of lift from ground- 130'

Height of drop - 135'

Total drop elevation change - 175'

Total overall elevation change - 183'

Length - 7,500'

Speed - 69 MPH

Airtime Moments - 16

Misc. Project Info:

This coaster was very heavily inspired by Six Flags St. Louis's Boss. After reading an article that stated that Six Flags's St. Louis had originally created Boss with the intention of being a competitor of Kings Island's Beast, I had the idea of creating a Boss like coaster that actually beats Beast's signature world record, track length. Obviously, it also beats Beast's main stats other than capacity.

Most of the theming, station, queue, railings, and fencing are all made from support beams.

Scenery Credit:

PTC Headrests: J-Coasters

Iron Horse Sign: J-Coasters

Misc Signage: Plantoris

Troika: Nolimits 2 Advanced

Windseeker: Nolimits 2 Advanced