Backety-Back Scenic Railway, Wooden roller coaster in Crystal Beach, Ontario
The Backety-Back Scenic Railway featured a shuttle track layout with two parallel tracks that allowed trains to travel both forward and backward.
Built in 1909 by John H. Brown for 50,000 dollars, this roller coaster operated at Crystal Beach Park until its closure in 1926.
The station building exhibited riverboat architecture, reflecting early 20th century North American amusement park design preferences.
The roller coaster accommodated 20 passengers per train, with two cars containing five rows each for optimal passenger distribution.
The patented track-reversal mechanism required a switchman to operate when the coaster reached the end of its forward progress.
GPS coordinates: 42.86750,-79.05920
Latest update: March 12, 2025 21:12
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