Luna Park’s Thunderbolt Nears Completion

Later this month, New York City’s Luna Park will debut Thunderbolt, a modern steel take on a former Coney Island wooden coaster of the same name. The coaster, made by Luna Park owner, Zamperla, towers 115 feet over the boardwalk and reaches a maximum speed of 55 mph during the 2,000-foot-long course.

A local traffic reporter recently tweeted an incredible overview of the out-and-back coaster.

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Photo © Tom Kaminski

Watch the below drone video footage released by Luna Park showcasing the coaster’s completed layout:

You can also see photos from yesterday’s official unveiling of Thunderbolt to local media here.

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Follow Luna Park on Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates on when the coaster will open.

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