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Switchback Railways were the very first official mechanical roller coasters to exist with the earliest versions being constructed in 1873 in Savin Rock, Connecticut and in 1874 at Coney Island, New York. Though much smaller and never mass produced, the first Rutschebanen at Tivoli Gardens opened in 1843 and lasted until 1887. | Switchback Railways were the very first official mechanical roller coasters to exist with the earliest versions being constructed in 1873 in Savin Rock, Connecticut and in 1874 at Coney Island, New York. Though much smaller and never mass produced, the first Rutschebanen at Tivoli Gardens opened in 1843 and lasted until 1887. | ||
| − | La Marcus Thompson improved on the Switchback design and in 1887 introduced the first Scenic Railways that had more theming and displays to improve the ride experience. Fake mountains and tunnels were added around the shallow drops to make the ride more thrilling with | + | La Marcus Thompson improved on the Switchback design and in 1887 introduced the first Scenic Railways that had more theming and displays to improve the ride experience. Fake mountains and tunnels were added around the shallow drops to make the ride more thrilling and unpredictable with many turns and drops hidden from view. |
Revision as of 07:59, 4 December 2025
Switchback Railway Sampler
Switchback Railways were the very first official mechanical roller coasters to exist with the earliest versions being constructed in 1873 in Savin Rock, Connecticut and in 1874 at Coney Island, New York. Though much smaller and never mass produced, the first Rutschebanen at Tivoli Gardens opened in 1843 and lasted until 1887.
La Marcus Thompson improved on the Switchback design and in 1887 introduced the first Scenic Railways that had more theming and displays to improve the ride experience. Fake mountains and tunnels were added around the shallow drops to make the ride more thrilling and unpredictable with many turns and drops hidden from view.
Switchback Railway XXXX, Palisades Park, New Jersey.
Switchback Railway XXXX, Palisades Park, New Jersey.
Switchback Railway XXXX, Palisades Park, New Jersey.
Switchback Railway XXXX, Palisades Park, New Jersey.
Switchback Railway XXXX, Palisades Park, New Jersey.
Switchback Railway XXXX, Palisades Park, New Jersey.
Switchback Railway XXXX, Palisades Park, New Jersey.
Switchback Railway XXXX, Palisades Park, New Jersey.
Switchback Railway XXXX, Palisades Park, New Jersey.
Switchback Railway XXXX, Palisades Park, New Jersey.
Switchback Railway XXXX, Palisades Park, New Jersey.
Switchback Railway XXXX, Palisades Park, New Jersey.
Switchback Railway XXXX, Palisades Park, New Jersey.
