Iron Menace Coaster
Client: Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom | Six Flags
Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Classification: Steel Dive Coaster
- Height: 160 feet
- Top Speed: 64 mph
- Track Length: 2,169 feet
- Capacity: 1,140 riders per hour
- Propulsion System: Mechanical Chain Lift Hill
The Three-Second Hold: To maximize the psychological thrill before gravity takes over, Iron Menace utilizes a heavy-duty mechanical brake element at the peak of the lift hill to hold riders completely suspended over the edge, staring straight down for three seconds before dropping.
The Northeast’s first-ever dive coaster, Iron Menace suspends thrill-seekers over a staggering 95-degree drop before plunging them into an industrial steel mill narrative. In partnership with TRA Design, SHP engineered the comprehensive mechanical, electrical, and plumbing solutions to anchor the massive attraction across multiple specialized facilities. Our team delivered the utility and environmental infrastructure for the new station house—featuring an integrated maintenance bay and a lower-level ride control room—as well as the open-air storage track building and a dedicated ride photo and merchandise retail hub.