Since the stateside start of the Switchback Railway roller coaster at Coney Island in 1884, the evolution of the thrill-ride authority has quite literally been taken to new heights across its 100-plus ...

When the "Switchback" roller coaster opens to the public on Saturday, Oct. 17, it will become the world's only wooden forward and backward shuttle coaster. Opening at ZDT's Amusement Park in Seguin, ...

It’s safe to say most coaster enthusiasts had never heard of ZDT’s before the tiny Texas amusement park announced plans to add a one-of-a-kind ride this summer. Designed by Ohio-based Gravity Group, ...

The Mauch Chunk Switchback Railway inspired America's first roller coaster. (Library of Congress) On this day in 1884, the first roller coaster in America opened at Coney Island -- but it never would ...

After almost a year of planning and building, ZDT’s Amusement Park in Seguin has announced it will open the record-breaking Switchback roller coaster on Oct. 17. The ride – a 1,900-foot-long shuttle ...

Switchback Railway at Coney Island. Image via Wikimedia Commons. On June 16, 1884, America’s first roller coaster opened on Coney Island. Called the Switchback Railway, the 600-foot wooden coaster’s ...

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)-- One hundred thirty years ago Monday, the very first roller coaster in the U.S made its debut at Coney Island. The coaster, called the Switchback Railway, was 600 feet long and ...

The sound of a roller coaster cranking up the first hill sends the blood coursing through riders' fingers and toes. Like suspenseful music in a movie, it builds anticipation for the thrills just ahead ...

The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR looks to do for Supermassive’s anthology horror game series what Rush of Blood did for Until Dawn. Here’s a VR-exclusive roller coaster ride of a rail shooter, that ...

Do you love the thrills, chills and spills of roller coasters? Well then throw your hands up in the air and scream, because Thursday marks a big anniversary for the exciting ride. On June 16, 1884 -- ...