Dinn Corporation was a company based in West Chester, Ohio that was known for designing, building, moving, and restoring wooden roller coasters.
History[]
The company was founded by Charles Dinn, who was previously the director of construction at Kings Island, where he was involved in the construction of The Beast.[1] After his death in 1991, the company was closed and his children Denise and Jeff co-founded Custom Coasters International.[2]
Notable roller coasters[]
| Name | Park | Opened | Closed | Status / notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Cyclone | Six Flags Over Georgia | 1990 | 2017 | Renovated into Twisted Cyclone by Rocky Mountain Construction. |
| Mean Streak | Cedar Point | 1991 | 2016 | Renovated into Steel Vengeance by Rocky Mountain Construction. |
| Predator | Six Flags Darien Lake | 1990 | Operating | |
| The Texas Giant | Six Flags Over Texas | 1990 | 2009 | Renovated into New Texas Giant by Rocky Mountain Construction. |
| Timber Wolf | Worlds of Fun | 1989 | Operating | |
| Wild One | Six Flags America | 1986 | Operating; originally built in 1917 by Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters. | |
| Wolverine Wildcat | Michigan's Adventure | 1988 | Operating |
References[]
- ↑ Screeeeeeam! An Oral History of The Beast by Lisa Murtha, Cincinnati Magazine. 2014-05-29.
- ↑ How Every Modern Wooden Roller Coaster Traces Back to One Company by Eric Wooley, Coaster101. 2020-05-26.
