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Only a few miles up the road from Knoebels ... The
Centralia Mine Fire
Smoke rises out of the ground, the smell of sulfur is in the air, the ground collapses as homes are destroyed. Science fiction? Think again.
This is Centralia Pennsylvania, where a town was destroyed by a 44 year old mine fire. Read More

 

The Phoenix Rollercoaster
  
The Phoenix


The Phoenix was originally built in San Antonio, Texas in 1947 as the Rocket.  Knoebels moved it in 1985 to its present site. It is one of the best and most famous coasters in the world.

Ace Roller Coaster Landmark
American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) recognizes the Phoenix as an ACE Roller Coaster landmark, a designation reserved for rides of historic significance.

Originally opened as The Rocket, it operated at Playland Park in San Antonio, Texas, from August 1947 until the park closed in 1980. Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck (1890-1956) and built by Frank Hoover (1903-1987) of the Philadelphia Toboggan Company, it was purchased by the Knoebel Family in 1983, then later dismantled and moved to Pennsylvania.

 
Under the direction of Hartman, Richard, and Ronald Knoebel, the ride was reconstructed in 90 days, led by engineer John Fetterman and builder Charles Dinn, using the original specifications, while Philadelphia Toboggan rebuilt the trains.  The team included Chris Paul, Daniel Patterson, John Moyer, Clair Hain, Leonard Adams, and James Martini, renamed the Phoenix - symbolic of its mythical rebirth - the 2,979 foot long, 78 foor, 2 inch high coaster officially opened on June 15, 1985, featuring a rare double-up-double-down, hill abundant airtime, and a first drop of 72 feet, 11 inches.

Today, Knoebels Amusement Park hosts the annual event, Phoenix Phall Phunfest, to honor this historic project.  Based on its success, Phoenix is generally credited with the renewed interest in coaster preservation and remains highly rated among riders of all ages for its classic ride experience.

Presented by American Coaster Enthusiasts, October 2005

This is a reprint of a plaque posted at the Phoenix Roller coaster in Knoebels Amusement Park, Elysburg, PA.

 
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Take a virtual ride on the Phoenix Roller Coaster at Knoebels Amusement Park

 

Within 10 feet of the loading area of the coaster, is this massive flywheel that propels the coaster up its first hill.

Above is a view of the Phoenix from the Scenic Skyway Ski Lift.

   
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Note: We are not affiliated with Knoebels Amusement Park.  We are life-long, multi-generation fans of the Knoebels Grove and continue to follow what is happening at the park and visit year after year.  To contact Knoebels Grove directly, please visit their website or call them at 1-800-487-4386.
     
     
     

 

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