Flip Flap Railway, Wooden roller coaster at Sea Lion Park, Brooklyn, United States
The Flip Flap Railway featured a circular vertical loop measuring 25 feet in diameter and transported riders in two-person tandem cars along a single rail track.
Constructed in 1895 by designer Lina Beecher, this attraction operated until 1902 when Sea Lion Park closed to make way for Luna Park development.
Engineers tested the railway extensively with sandbags and monkeys in Toledo, Ohio before allowing human passengers to experience the vertical loop thrills.
The small diameter of the circular loop generated forces of approximately 12g, causing physical discomfort and neck injuries among passengers during operation.
This railroad marked the return of looping coasters in North America after a fifty-year gap, introducing innovative engineering concepts to amusement park attractions.
Made from material: wood
GPS coordinates: 40.57800,-73.97900
Latest update: April 6, 2025 22:06
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