Rough Riders, Wooden roller coaster in Coney Island, Brooklyn, US.
The Rough Riders roller coaster operated along Bowery Street with a track system that included a chained lift hill and electric third rail mechanism.
The coaster opened in 1907 and closed in 1916 following multiple accidents, including two major incidents in 1910 and 1915 that resulted in passenger fatalities.
Ride operators wore Spanish-American War uniforms while passengers traveled past scenes depicting events from the conflict during their journey.
The coaster's design required operators to turn off electric power after the initial ascent, with mechanical failures leading to dangerous speed increases.
Starting from an elevated position rather than ground level, this electric-powered coaster differed from traditional gravity-driven rides of the era.
Location: Brooklyn
Official opening: 1907
GPS coordinates: 40.57470,-73.98010
Latest update: March 16, 2025 14:55
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