NewsPlusNotes: Kennywood Finishes Track Instillation for The Steel Curtain

Sunday, June 16, 2019

Kennywood Finishes Track Instillation for The Steel Curtain

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Good things come to those who wait, and while we've all been waiting for The Steel Curtain to open at Kennywood the park hit a big milestone on the ride's construction this past week. The final piece of track was installed, seen in the photos from the park, completing the 4,000 feet of track. The final piece was a part of the inversion that takes place right after the lift hill at 197 feet above the ground. That inversion is now the tallest one in the world.

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Designed by S&S Worldwide, The Steel Curtain is sure to be a true thrill machine once it opens this summer - though no opening date has been announced as of now. It is the centerpiece of a new themed area at Kennywood, known as Steelers Country and themed after the football franchise. The area will feature the coaster along with other interactive games, activities and food and beverage areas.

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The Steel Curtain's completed layout is an imposing structure over Kennywood. The ride stands 220 feet tall, making it the tallest roller coaster in Pennsylvania. Riders will spend a decent amount of time upside down while on the ride, as The Steel Curtain will feature the most inversions on any coaster in the U.S. - a total of 9.

With track complete and testing right around the corner, we're looking forward to The Steel Curtain taking its first riders!

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