model roller coasters usually move way faster than the same design would in the real world. [Jon Mendenhall] fixed this deficiency by designing a model roller coaster that accurately simulates a ...

Did you know that roller coasters don't have engines ... This is released when the roller coaster reaches the top. The amount of kinetic energy in the object depends on its speed and mass.

Looking for a rush of adrenaline? Roller coasters have been thrilling adventure seekers for decades, and each state boasts...

The world of roller coasters ... coaster design language. Some tracks feature integrated settings that elevate the ride's experience while others double down on shock factor with unique cart ...

In Los Angeles, there was even an "auto coaster" designed to be traveled by automobiles. This was the Golden Age of Roller Coasters, or rather, the Wooden Age — and a bracing era it was.

The American Eagle is made of Douglas fir trees and was painted by hand, Six Flags said. Construction began in June 1980, and ...