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When Knoebels Grove in Elysburg, PA decided they wanted a new coaster, they agreed that they should follow up their Phoenix coaster with another coaster that kept the spirit alive from one that was almost lost forever. Twister is a formatted version of the world famous Mr. Twister which was located in Elitch Gardens in Denver, Colorado. When the park moved in 1994, they left behind Mr. Twister and built a new coaster at the new place. Twister will not be exactly the same as Mr. Twister, but it will keep the spirit alive for sure.

Facts:

Opened Saturday July 24, 1999

Highest Point - 101' 6 5/8"

First Drop - 89' 7"

Length of Track - 3900'

Ride Time - 2 min. 10 sec.

Trains - 2 PTC, 24 passengers each

Crossovers - 30! Not including forays beneath the strucure and the Pioneer Train tracks

Structure - Over 500,000 board ft. of lumber; more than 2 1/2 times as much as the Phoenix

Design - 1964 Original & 1965 Modifications - John Allen; 1999 Modifications - John Fetterman

Construction - Built by Knoebels staff

Highlights & Oddities - Switchback lift hill folded on top of itself; curved brake run, curved station; in-ground tunnel