Negative-G A Day at Coney Island 2009 Page Fifrteen

The Coney Island Cyclone
Coney Island
Brooklyn, New York
Saturday August 1, 2009
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The Coney Island Cyclone at Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York

The Coney Island Cyclone at Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York

I'm surprised I didn't get ran over or had my pocket picked as standing under these seven neon letters I was pretty much in awe.

The Coney Island Cyclone at Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York

I pulled eight dollars out of my wallet, gave it to the lady at the ticket booth and headed on for one hell of a ride.

The Coney Island Cyclone at Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York

The running of the Cyclone hasn't changed hardly at all since it opened in 1927. It still uses skid brakes and the operators still use levers to dispatch trains. There's no need for computers or any of that stuff, this ride is all old school.

The Coney Island Cyclone at Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York

It is $8 to ride and $5 to re-ride. Those who whip out the fivers for another lap get preferred seating but they let you wait until the seat you want is open.

A little suggestion is if you want multiple rides make sure you have a few five dollar bills in an easily accessible pocket.