In episode one of the Essential Roller Coaster History series, join us as we take a look at the roller coaster's humble beginnings. We'll begin in Russia before making our way to Coney Island, New York, exploring how thrill riding blossomed at the turn of the 20th century.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Background/Intro
00:40 Russian Ice Slides
1:59 French Developments
2:59 Early American Thrill Riding
3:48 LA Thompson's Switchback Railway
6:17 The Flip Flap Railway
7:04 Side Friction Coasters
8:21 Early Coaster Survivors
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Music in the video:
Hopes and Dreams - Toby Fox
Violin Concerto in D Major - Tchaikovsky
Prince Igor - Alexander Borodin
Piano Concerto 1, B Flat Minor - Tchaikovsky
12 авг 2024