Maverick 10101

Evolution of Roller Coasters

By hkarthik

  • Promenades Aériennes

    Promenades Aériennes
    This was believed to be the first roller coaster ever. Passengers walked up a set of stairs to board a small train that went at 40 mph.

  • Switchback Railway

    Switchback Railway
    Switchback railway was the first Roller Coasters in the United States.It was located at the iconic Coney Island.

  • Coney Island Cyclone

    Coney Island Cyclone
    This iconic roller coaster is still standing today. It is a very popular roller coaster that many people love.

  • Matterhorn Bobsleds

    Matterhorn Bobsleds
    This was Disneyland's first Roller Coaster. It was also the first steel Roller Coaster.

  • The Revolution

    The Revolution
    This roller coaster located at Six Flags Magic Mountain near Los Angeles. This roller coaster is the first coaster to have a vertical loop.

  • Magnum XL-200

    Magnum XL-200
    Magnum XL-200 was the first roller coaster to reach a height of 200 ft. This coaster is located at Cedar Point,the coaster capital of the world.

  • Tower of Tower ll

    Tower of Tower ll
    This roller coaster was the first coaster to reach a speed of 100 mph. This coaster was one of the first noticeable coasters outside of US.

  • Millennium Force

    Millennium Force
    After Magnum, Cedar Point realized that they needed more to park their better. They added Millennium Force,the first coaster to reach 300 ft

  • Steel Dragon 2000

    Steel Dragon 2000
    Japan built a 300 ft coaster of their own in Steel Dragon 2000. This is the worlds longest coaster.

  • Top Thrill Dragster

    Top Thrill Dragster
    This roller coaster was the first coaster to reach 400 ft. It still stands as the second tallest coaster today. It is located at Cedar Point

  • Kingda Ka

    Kingda Ka
    This coaster located in Jackson NJ is the tallest coaster in the world. It is also the second fastest coaster in the world.

  • Formula Rossa

    Formula Rossa
    This roller coaster located in the UAE. It is the worlds fastest roller coaster. It is so fast that riders have to wear a mask.

  • Takabisha

    Takabisha
    This roller coaster is the worlds steepest coaster.

  • The Smiler

    The Smiler
    This U,K roller coasters holds the record for the the most inversions(loop the loops)

  • Lightning Rod

    Lightning Rod
    This was the first wooden coaster with a launch. It it also regarded as one of the best roller coasters today.

  • Steel Vengeance

    Steel Vengeance
    This is an amazing roller coaster located at Cedar Point. It is regarded as the best coaster in the world.

  • Falcon's Flight

    Falcon's Flight
    This coaster is set to shatter all records. It will be the tallest,fastest and longest coaster in the world.