Python (Coney Island, Cincinnati, Ohio)

Python

One of the trains entering a turn
Coney island
Park section Sun Lite Pool
Coordinates 39°03′14″N 84°25′08″W / 39.053917°N 84.419020°W / 39.053917; -84.419020Coordinates: 39°03′14″N 84°25′08″W / 39.053917°N 84.419020°W / 39.053917; -84.419020
Status Operating
Opening date 1999
General statistics
Type Steel – Flitzer
Manufacturer Pinfari
Designer Daniel Pinfari
Model Compact Family Coaster
Track layout Zyklon/Galaxi
Lift/launch system Chain lift hill
Inversions 0
Duration 1:24
Python at RCDB
Pictures of Python at RCDB

The Python is a D.P.V. Rides designed Zyklon-style steel roller coaster. It operated from 1996 to 1999 at Splash Zone Water Park, but was relocated to Coney Island at the end of the 1999 season.

2008 incident

On May 26, 2008 the Python slightly derailed at the top of its first drop, leaving its lone passenger stranded just over the edge of the drop. There were no injuries. It was closed after the incident. The ride reopened on May 28, 2008.[1]

References

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