The Great Scenic Railway at Luna Park, Melbourne, is the world's oldest operating roller coaster, built in 1912.

Roller coaster, elevated railway with steep inclines and descents that carries a train of passengers through sharp curves and sudden changes of speed and direction for a brief thrill ride. Found …

Jul 8, 2025 · Learn what historians say about the oldest roller coasters dating back to the 17th century. The oldest roller coasters descended from the so-called “Russian Mountains,” which …

Apr 30, 2025 · While theme park rides come in all shapes and sizes these days, nothing beats the adrenaline rush of a well-designed roller coaster. A panel of experts nominated their top picks …

Jan 4, 2026 · The CoasterBuzz 100 is a listing of the top 100 roller coasters as decided by members of CoasterBuzz. The rankings are updated every single week, compiled by the data …

Presenting history, reviews, images, and a searchable database of more than 1,598 roller coasters worldwide.

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Nov 20, 2025 · All roller coasters require some form of propulsion, however unlike a powered coaster the train relies on its own momentum to complete the ride. LaMarcus Adna Thompson …

Aug 9, 2025 · These top 10 rollercoaster in the world lists help identify the most famous roller coasters and popular roller coasters that continue to attract millions of visitors annually.

Feb 15, 2025 · Vote on this list of best roller coasters in the U.S. or rerank it and make your own list of the best roller coaster parks in America. Whether you gauge them by speed, height, …