HERSHEY, Pa. — A classic coaster at Hersheypark is getting a makeover.
The park joined Philadelphia Toboggan Inc. to announce Thursday that The Comet, Hersheypark's oldest continuously operating roller coaster, is getting a new train design.
"The design features a three-tone blue color scheme and a glittering metal flake treatment," Hersheypark said. "The lead car will have new logos that harken back to the early 70's iconography of the Comet but with a new celestial treatment that carries onto the side panels of each car for an out-of-this-world look.
"The star is now featured prominently blazing across the track, leaving a sparkling ion tail in its wake. The new trains will also boast gold trim and diamond plate details."
The new Comet trains will arrive later this month at Hersheypark and will be available to guests to see and experience when the coaster begins spring operations in 2024, the park said.
Located in The Hollow region of Hersheypark, The Comet continues to delight generations of riders 42" and taller during spring weekends, summer and Hersheypark Halloween.
It is one of 15 coasters in an iconic collection at Hersheypark.
The Comet was the last coaster purchased by Hersheypark founder Milton S. Hershey. It was built by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company and opened to the public in May 1946.
"For more than 75 years, the classic wooden roller coaster has been widely known for its great first drop, several airtime-producing bunny hills and long reign inside Hersheypark," the park said. "Since its opening in the 1940s, the classic 'woodie' has received multiple different logo treatments and train color schemes like green, black and at least two shades of blue."
The modified double out-and-back classic wood coaster has two, 24-passenger trains.
