Here is a list of the world's oldest operating roller coasters:
1. Leap-the-Dips (1902),
Lakemont Park, Altoona, PA
2. Scenic Railway (1912), Melbourne, Australia
3. Rutschbanen (1914),
Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen, Denmark
4. (tie) Jack Rabbit (1920),
Seabreeze Park, Rochester, NY
4. (tie) Scenic Railway (1920), Dreamland, Margate, United Kingdom (Not Operating since 2006, but may reopen in 2015)
4. (tie) Jack Rabbit (1920),
Kennywood, West Mifflin, PA
7. Roller Coaster (1921),
Lagoon, Farmington, UT
8. Hullámvasút, Vidampark (1922), Budapest, Hungary (pictures coming soon)
9. (tie) Thunderhawk (1923),
Dorney Park, Allentown, PA
9. (tie) Big Dipper (1923), Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Blackpool, United Kingdom
11. (tie) Giant Dipper (1924),
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, CA
11. (tie) Thunderbolt (1924),
Kennywood, West Mifflin, PA
13. (tie) Big Dipper (1925),
Geauga Lake, Aurora, OH (Standing But Not Operating since 2007)
13. (tie) Giant Dipper (1925),
Belmont Park, San Diego, CA
15. (tie) Wildcat (1927),
Lake Compounce, Bristol, CT
15. (tie) Cyclone (1927),
Astroland - Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY
15. (tie) Racer (1927),
Kennywood, West Mifflin, PA
15. (tie) Legend (1927),
Arnolds Park, Arnolds Park, IA
19. (tie) Kiddy Coaster (1928),
Playland, Rye, NY
19. (tie) Montaña Suiza (1928), Parque de Atraciones Monte Igueldo, San Sebastián, Spain
21. Dragon Coaster (1929),
Playland, Rye, NY
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