[3] In addition to being the tallest roller coaster of its day, some also claim that it was the largest and fastest roller coaster in the world,[2][4] with a length of 3,600 feet (1,100 m) and top speeds between 45 and 50 mph[4] (some dispute the speed record claim and instead award that honor to the Giant Dipper[5]).

[8] When first fire occurred in 1969, it was an event that signaled the demise of the Revere Beach amusement industry.

[7] The coaster's charred ruins were finally torn down in 1974, after a second, more intense, damaging blaze.

[2] In its heyday, Cyclone was a popular ride, regularly transporting as many as 1,400 riders per hour—a rate which was quickly able to recoup the 125,000 dollar cost of the coaster.

[10] Cyclone was one of two roller coasters that Traver built at Revere Beach, the other one being the Lightning.