Nevertheless, it was his Switchback Railway, erected at Coney Island in 1884 ... of turning the seats to face forward, then upped the ante again by giving the coaster industry its first steam ...

For coaster connoisseurs especially, Luna Park is heaven, from the unpredictable pinball-machine movements of the Tickler to the face-melting ... to Forbes about why Coney Island is a must-visit ...

The Coney Island Cyclone is a 97-year-old roller coaster that is meticulously maintained and tested daily," it said. The Cyclone, which opened on June 26, 1927, reaches a maximum speed of 60 mph ...

Built in 1927, Coney Island Cyclone is a roller coaster that runs on wooden rails. It may be old, but it still stands as one of the most thrilling rides. More from Entertainment Built in 1927 ...