![]() A popular early feature of the ride was a tunnel which covered the turnaround section after the first drop, but this was removed in 1947 when the new trains were ordered. Miller and built by Charlie Mach in 1920, Jack Rabbit is the joint-5th oldest operating roller coaster in the world. If it had a theme that fit the area and better interactions it could've been one of the best coasters we've been on, but it has a parking-lot feel at the moment, maybe when the surrounding buildings are completed we'll change our mind, but we doubt it.Designed by John A. The Steel Curtain is different in every way, and we like that. The elements flow great into one another, and it's a super re-rideable roller coaster. We're not sure what coaster it is comparable to because it is that different. Uniqueness: 8.0/10Steel Curtain is one-of-a-kind. The Steel Curtain has a lot of concrete around it, which makes for nice views of the coaster from every angle, but isn't exactly the look we love to see in a theme park like Kennywood. Overall we just don't understand what exactly the theme is meant to accomplish. The queue is very concrete and plain, but it does offer some nice views of the ride. There's no interactions with props or major scenery during the ride, but the views and surrounding landscape are great to look at while heading up the lift hill. How cool would it have been if this structure was dark rust-colored instead of yellow? It would compliment the surrounding city and area so well! ![]() The theming doesn't add to the ride, and we really wish Kennywood would've themed this coaster to the Steel industry, with a dark color scheme and industrial-type buildings instead of the Steelers. The announcing in the station helps with the buildup to the ride, but doesn't really fit a roller coaster. Theming: 2.5/10The theme of this ride is definitely different, partnering with a NFL team is something that hasn't been done before. The lap bars and seats are also super comfortable, free-feeling, and hopefully the norm for future inverting coasters. While we feel the ride may not fit in with the historic Kennywood midway, the layout is fresh, the supports are beautiful from a structure point of view, and for the footprint that the track fits into it's a truly effective layout. It's a comfortable, different, and smooth coaster that comes with some vibrations during high positive-G moments, but nothing that takes away from the ride the vibrations aren't noticeable at the front of the train, where we highly recommend sitting. They don't feel like they're thrown in to beat a record, they flow into one another and compliment the ride well, offering a positive experience through each one. Technicals: 8.0/10This ride doesn't feel like it has nine inversions, which we consider a good thing. It speeds through the layout in a flowy-fashion that is really great. The flow from the exit of one element to the entry of another go really well together. Steel Curtain has a fast-but-in-control pace. Kennywood has a very well-rounded selection of rides, and with this addition it becomes one of our favorite parks. Does this coaster warrant a trip to the park this season? Yes. It also has a high speed ending that really gets the adrenaline flowing through you just before you head into the final brakes. The ride then features many rare elements, including a stall and a cutback. It starts off with an original 3/4 corkscrew into a drop, similar to the defunct Drachen Fire at Busch Gardens, but with a more modern flow to it. Steel Curtain is a coaster with a little of everything. The massive metal structure perched on the top of the hill across the river is a daunting yet majestic sight. Nothing beats the view of approaching Kennywood from Pittsburgh and seeing the new Steel Curtain on the hillside. Steelers Country is themed around the Pittsburgh Steelers, with Steel Curtain as the focal point of the area. One of a kind ride with a bit of everything thrown in.
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