Colossus

Height
125 ft
Speed
62 mph
Length
4,325 ft
A sprawling lattice of white-painted lumber defines the skyline, providing a classic aesthetic and a sense of scale. The experience begins with a steep ascent followed by a series of long, sweeping drops and camelback hills that generate consistent airtime throughout the course. Twin tracks allow trains to race side-by-side, diving through banked turnarounds and rattling over parallel segments at high speeds. The rhythmic clatter of the wheels against the wood intensifies as the layout weaves through its final series of sudden hops.

Technical Specifications

StatusDefunct
TypeWooden
PropulsionChain Lift
Opened1978
Defunct2014
ManufacturerBernards Brothers
DesignerLorenzo Thompson, Bernards Brothers
Height125 ft
Drop115 ft
Max Speed62 mph
Length4,325 ft
Duration2 minutes 30 seconds
Capacity2,600 riders per hour