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.

Check out the view from the front row

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.

"Iron Menace is an awesome addition to Dorney Park, and our team loved the challenge of engineering everything from the open-air storage tracks to the high-tech control room tucked right below the station."

– Tom Poff, Associate Principal, SHP

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