Soon others joined the fray, and as they sought to outdo each other, the roller coaster entered into most fantastic phase. For a time, virtually every ride at Coney Island used gravity to work its ...

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 ...

Coney Island had a slow evolution in the late ... For the first time, railroad tracks could run amok as roller coasters, and so they did. This stage in technological evolution, quite apart ...

There are so many incredible attractions at Luna Park, but the most iconic of them all is the Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster, which has been a staple in Brooklyn for 96 years this year.

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 ...

The famous Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster in New York City was shut down indefinitely after coming to a stop mid-ride this week. The 97-year-old wooden roller coaster at Luna Park was on its ...