Iconic Roller Coaster Car Arrives at New Home

Fan effort to preserve piece of ‘Kingda Ka’ crosses the finish line

The National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives (NRCMA), the world’s largest collection of historic amusement ride vehicles, is thrilled to announce that a lead car from Kingda Ka has arrived safely from New Jersey to its new home in West Texas.

“Kingda Ka has been an icon of thrills and innovation for nearly two decades, and its impact on the roller coaster world is undeniable,” said Ryan Eldredge, Public Relations Manager for Six Flags Great Adventure. “Donating this legendary train to the National Roller Coaster Museum ensures that its legacy will be preserved for future generations of enthusiasts and historians. While we’re excited for what’s next at Great Adventure, we’re proud to know that Kingda Ka will continue to inspire as a piece of amusement history.”

The vehicle was preserved thanks to the generosity of Six Flags, funded by a fan-based fundraising campaign and transported by a group of attraction-industry creators, who documented the journey on their channels: Coliwood Studios, Upstop Media & Zooder Loopers.

Additional preview events are currently being planned around construction. For the latest dates the museum is available for tours, visit www.rollercoastermuseum.org