A true Coney Island landmark, the first Thunderbolt stood on this same block for over 70 years before being bulldozed by the city. Built in 1925 by George H. Moran for $170,000, ...

PHOTOS: Thunderbolt roller coaster at Coney Island. Though ride enthusiasts have clamored for the return of Thunderbolt, a new wooden coaster was never considered for the site, said Valerio ...

Thrill seekers flocked to Coney Island Saturday for a ride on the Thunderbolt — the amusement park’s first new roller coaster since the Cyclone opened in 1927. The 115-foot-tall ride replaces ...

Coney Island has a new steel scream machine. I was among the first thrill-seekers to take a ride on the Thunderbolt roller coaster, which zips along 2,233 feet of track at speeds as high as 55 mph.

Coney Island is breaking ground Monday for a new roller coaster, the Thunderbolt, which is slated to open May 22. Brooklyn Amusement Park Is Haven for Roller Coaster Lovers Skip to Main Content ...

The Thunderbolt will once again share the Coney Island skyline with the Cyclone, the 87-year-old ride that is one of the most famous coasters in the world. Elected officials and developers broke gr… ...

Coney Island Revives Thunderbolt Coaster, With a Little Help From Fried Chicken Scions Back in the early days of Coney Island, there wasn’t anything amusing about amusement park rides.

Coney Island’s world-famous roller coaster is getting some super-steep competition. The city’s Economic Development Corp. is bringing a sleek new version of the old Thunderbolt roller coaster ...