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Kennywood's newest ride sets record before it even opens

February 25, 2019 at 10:06 am EST
February 25, 2019 at 10:06 am EST

WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. — Kennywood's newest ride isn't even ready, but it is already setting a record.

The new Steel Curtain roller coaster is still under construction.

>>RELATED STORY: Kennywood's newest roller coaster 'Steel Curtain' taking shape

With the tower newly in place, the Steel Curtain has now become the state's tallest roller coaster.

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