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Kings Island · Operating · 1972
Kings Island & Miami Valley Railroad
Transport · Rivertown
Photo: Jeremy Thompson · CC BY 2.0
A scenic steam train circling the park with Rivertown and lake views — a classic opening-day attraction.
At a glance
- Type
- Transport
- Status
- Operating
- Opened
- 1972
- Land
- Rivertown
- Park
- Kings Island
Learn more
Guides matched to this attraction type and park.
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Kings Island in a nutshell
Cincinnati-area Cedar Fair park with a deep steel and wood lineup — and a different personality from Cedar Point.
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Multi-day park strategy
How to split a huge lineup across two days without burning out — or missing your must-rides.
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Ohio park season planning
Spring cold, summer crowds, and fall events change what a Cedar Fair day feels like.
More coasters at Kings Island
More coasters in Rivertown and around Kings Island.
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More rides at Kings Island
More in Rivertown and nearby — keep planning your Kings Island day.
Sources & official links
We link out to parks, manufacturers, and the pages where facts and media come from.
- Kings Island & Miami Valley Railroad — official ride pagesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
- Kings Island — official sitesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
- Kings Island on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Kings Island rosterCoasters and other rides