Timber Wolf is a wooden roller coaster located at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, Missouri. Timber Wolf was designed by Curtis D. Summers and was built by the Dinn Corporation. It opened on April 1, 1989.[1]
History
The construction of Timber Wolf commenced in September 1988. During the 1988–1989 off-season, crews installed approximately 70 feet of track each day. The project required 15 tons of nails, 80,000 bolts, and 680,000 feet of lumber to complete.[2]
The ride was re-tracked in the 1994–1995 off-season, replacing the 7-board laminated track with a 9-board track due to weathering.[3]
In the 2006–2007 off season Timber Wolf underwent renovation involving extensive wood work. When the new season started, riders reported that the ride was smoother. In addition to the wood work, new faceplates were installed featuring airbrushed original Timber Wolf logos, rather than decals that formerly had to be replaced every couple of years.[4]