Scenic Railway, Wooden roller coaster in Melbourne, Australia
The Scenic Railway extends across 967 meters of track and reaches heights of 16 meters while maintaining speeds of 60 kilometers per hour.
The Scenic Railway at Luna Park Melbourne began operations on December 13, 1912, making it the oldest continuously operating roller coaster worldwide.
The roller coaster incorporates traditional construction methods with Canadian Oregon pine and maintains the historical practice of manual brake operation.
Passengers need to measure at least 100 centimeters in height to access the ride, which operates with three trains carrying 20 riders each.
The Scenic Railway remains one of only seven roller coasters globally that requires a brakeman to control the speed throughout the entire journey.
Location: City of Port Phillip
Official opening: December 1912
Part of: Luna Park
Website: https://lunapark.com.au/the-great-scenic-railway
GPS coordinates: -37.86784,144.97658
Latest update: May 12, 2025 12:31
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