How do roller coasters work? In this in-depth video, we explore the history, physics, and engineering behind roller coasters — from the earliest Russian Mountains and wooden switchback railways to ...

The world of roller coasters is an exciting one. The towering steel (or sometimes wooden) tracks stand like giant beacons within their respective theme parks. They beckon for adventurous riders to ...

The skeletal structures of roller coasters have dotted the American landscape for decades, but the number of wooden trestles has diminished over the years. However, wooden coasters may be making a ...