Scenic Railway, Wooden roller coaster at Dreamland Margate, England
The Scenic Railway is a wooden roller coaster at Dreamland Margate with track sections that rise and drop across the park landscape. Trained brakemen control the speed of each car throughout the ride using a manual braking system.
The ride opened in 1920 and quickly became popular, carrying approximately one million passengers in its first year of operation. It has remained a key feature of the park through various periods and underwent restoration to ensure its preservation.
The ride represents a piece of British seaside amusement culture and draws visitors seeking to experience early 20th-century entertainment traditions. It holds a special place in local memory as a family attraction that has remained central to the coastal landscape for generations.
The ride requires regular maintenance by carpenters who inspect the wooden structure to keep it safe and functional. Visitors should plan for potential queues, particularly during weekends and school holidays when the park is busier.
The ride still uses a manual braking system operated by hand, which echoes the original operating method from the early 1900s. This hands-on control method is uncommon on modern roller coasters and gives the experience a distinctive character.
Location: Thanet
GPS coordinates: 51.38528,1.37750
Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:25
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