PTC # | Name | Park | Country | Opened | Status | Details |
1 |
Figure 8 Toboggan | Pine Beach Park
(Norfolk, Virginia) |
United States | 1904 | Removed (1906 or later) | Figure eight layout. Designed by Henry B. Auchy.[11][12] |
2 |
Toboggan Figure 8 | Vinewood Park
(Topeka, Kansas) |
United States | 1904 | Removed | Figure eight layout. Designed by Henry B. Auchy.[13][12] |
3 |
Forest Toboggan | Olentangy Park | United States | 1904 | Removed | Designed by Henry B. Auchy. Possibly relocated from a former zoo in Columbus, Ohio. Later named the "Scenic Coaster" and "Red Devil".[14][12] |
4 |
Figure 8 | White City | United States | 1904 | 1912 | Figure eight layout. Designed by Henry B. Auchy.[15][12] |
5 |
Figure Eight Toboggan | Pabst Park
(Milwaukee, Wisconsin) |
United States | 1904 | Removed (1910 or later) | Figure eight layout. Designed by Chester E. Albright.[16][12] |
6 |
Toboggan Slide | Elitch Gardens (Original Location) | United States | 1904 | 1925 | [17][12] |
7 |
Figure Eight | Delmar Garden
(University City, Missouri) |
United States | 1905 | Removed (1908 or later) | Figure eight layout.[18][12] |
8 |
Unknown |
Unknown
(Fort George, New York) |
United States |
1905 | Removed |
[12] |
9 |
Figure Eight | Euclid Beach | United States | 1904 | Removed | [19][12] |
10 |
Figure 8 | Idlewood Amusement Park (Richmond, Virginia) | United States | 1906 | 1909 | Designed by Henry B. Auchy.[20][12] |
11 |
Forest Coaster | White City | United States | 1906 | Removed | Reconstructed.[12][21] |
12 |
Unknown |
Dreamland
(Coney Island, New York) |
United States |
1907 | 1911 |
Designed by Chester E. Albright. Burnt down.[12] |
13 |
Unknown |
Willow Grove Park |
United States |
1909 | Removed |
Reconstructed.[12] |
14 |
Unknown |
Delmar Garden
(University City, Missouri) |
United States |
1910 | Removed |
Reconstructed.[12] |
15 |
Unknown |
Elitch Gardens
(Original Location) |
United States |
1910 | Removed |
Reconstructed.[12] |
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Jack Rabbit Formerly Forest Scenic Railway | Point Breeze Park
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) |
United States | 1912 | 1923 | Rebuilt and given new serial number in 1918.[22][12] |
17 |
Unknown |
Golden City Park
(Canarsie, New York) |
United States |
1915 | Removed |
Designed by Joe A. McKee, construction supervisor Joe A. McKee.[12] |
18 |
Unknown |
Lake Orion
(Detroit, Michigan) |
United States |
1915 | Removed |
Designed by Joe A. McKee, construction supervisor C. Mitchow.[12] |
19 |
North Wind Coaster Formerly Jack Rabbit | Luna Park | United States | 1915 | Removed | Designed by Joe A. McKee, construction supervisor Baker.[12][23] |
20 |
Jack Rabbit | Willough Beach Park
(Willoughby, Ohio) |
United States | 1915 | 1924 | Designed by Joe A. McKee, construction supervisor Baker.[12][24] |
21 |
Unknown |
Revere Beach |
United States |
1916 |
Removed |
Designed by Joe A. McKee, construction supervisor Edward E. Rhoads.[12] |
22 |
Jack Rabbit | Shellpot Park | United States | 1916 | Removed | Designed by Joe A. McKee, construction supervisor Austin McFadden.[12][25] |
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Wild One Formerly Giant Coaster |
Six Flags America Paragon Park |
United States |
1986 1917-1985 |
Operating |
Designed by John A. Miller, construction supervisor William Strickler.[12] Herbert P. Schmeck redesigned much of the ride in 1932 and assigned it a new serial number after it was destroyed by fire. It was relocated to Wild World (today known as Six Flags America) with assistance from the Dinn Corporation in 1986.[26] |
24 |
Forest Ride | Ross Grove / Ross Farms (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) | United States | 1917 | Removed | [12][27] |
25 |
Unknown |
Euclid Beach Park |
United States |
1917 |
Removed |
[12] |
26a |
Jack Rabbit | Rocky Springs Park | United States | 1918 | Removed | [28] |
27 |
Forest Ride | Willow Grove Park | United States | 1919 | Removed | [29] |
28 |
Jack Rabbit | Clementon Park | United States | 1919 | Removed | Designed by John A. Miller.[30][12] |
29 |
Deep Dipper | Carlin's Park | United States | 1919 | Removed | Designed by John A. Miller.[31][12] |
30 |
Dips | Buckroe Beach Park | United States | 1920 | Removed | Designed by John A. Miller, construction supervisor Herbert P. Schmeck.[32][12] |
31 |
Deep Dipper | Frederick Road Park | United States | 1920 | Removed | Designed by John A. Miller.[12] Destroyed by fire.[33] |
32 |
Racer Dip | Bay Shore Park | United States | 1920 | Removed | Designed by John A. Miller, construction supervisor Herbert P. Schmeck.[34][12] |
33 |
Mountain Dips Coaster | Rocky Glen | United States | 1920 | Removed | Designed by John A. Miller, construction supervisor Herbert P. Schmeck.[35][12] Dismantled in December 1939. |
34 |
Alpine Dips | Sanatoga Park | United States | 1921 | Removed | At points referred to as Saratoga Park. Designed by John A. Miller, construction supervisor Herbert P. Schmeck.[36][12] |
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Wildcat Formerly Thriller Formerly Wasco Dips | Enna Jettick Park / Lakeside Park | United States | 1921 / 1930 | 1941 | Designed by John A. Miller and Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisors Frank F. Hoover and Herbert P. Schmeck.[37][12] Altered in 1930 and given a new serial number. |
36 |
Wildcat | Merrimack Park | United States | 1921 | Removed | Designed by John A. Miller, construction supervisor Herbert P. Schmeck.[38][12] |
37 |
Roller Coaster | Woodlawn Park | United States | 1922 | Removed | Designed by John A. Miller, construction supervisors Herbert P. Schmeck and C.S. Ellis.[39][12] |
38 |
Dips | Schuylkill Park | United States | 1922 | Removed | Designed by John A. Miller, construction supervisors Herbert P. Schmeck and L.J. Mueller.[40][12] |
39 / 97 |
Wildcat
Formerly Joy Ride |
Hersheypark | United States | 1923 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck, construction supervisor Herbert P. Schmeck.[41][12] Renovated in 1935 and renamed Wildcat. Renovation designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Frank F. Hoover.[12][42] |
39a |
Wildcat | Frederick Road Park | United States | 1923 | Removed | [43] |
40 |
Ski Ride | Broad Ripple Park | United States | 1924 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[44][12] |
41 / 87 |
Thunderhawk Formerly Coaster | Dorney Park | United States | 1924 / 1930 | Operating | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[45][12] Originally out-and-back design, modified into a figure eight design for 1930 season and given new serial number. |
42 |
Thriller | Euclid Beach | United States | 1924 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[46][12] |
43 |
Big Roller Coaster | Memorial Park | United States | 1924 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck. 66 feet, 2 inches tall.[47][12] |
44 |
Cyclone | Parc Belmont | Canada | 1924 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck, construction supervisor H.F. Allen.[48][12] |
45 |
Island Flyer | Island Park
(Sunbury, Pennsylvania) |
United States | 1925 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[49][12] |
46 / 93 |
Wildcat | Bertrand Island | United States | 1925 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck, construction supervisor George J. Baker.[50][12] Underwent alterations and assigned new serial number in 1934.[12] |
47 |
Wildcat | Shady Grove Park | United States | 1925 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck, construction supervisors George J. Baker and James L. Martz. 62 feet, 11 inches tall.[51][12] |
48 |
Giant Roller Coaster | Lakeside Park | United States | 1925 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[52][12] |
49 |
Wildcat | Shellpot Park | United States | 1925 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck. 65 feet, 1 inch tall.[53][12] |
50 |
Junior Coaster | Woodlawn Park | United States | 1925 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[54][12] |
51 |
Wildcat | Long Branch Park | United States | 1926 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][55] |
52 |
Sky Rocket | Elitch Gardens | United States | 1926 | 1935 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][56] Later renovated into Wildcat (PTC serial number 98). |
53 |
Wildcat | Coney Island | United States | 1926 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][57] |
54 |
Twister | Coney Island | United States | 1926 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][58] |
55 |
Kids Coaster | Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden | United States | 1926 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][59] |
56 |
Wildcat | Rocky Point Park | United States | 1926 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][60] |
57 |
Express | Brandywine Picnic Park | United States | 1926 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[61][12] |
58 |
Wild Cat | Seabreeze Amusement Park | United States | 1926 | 1935 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Frank H. Hoover. Destroyed by fire in 1935.[12][62] |
59 |
Wildcat | Fernbrook Park | United States | 1926 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][63] Dismantled in 1945; its wood was used to build Sterling's "Million Dollar" Coaster at Rocky Glen Park in Moosic, PA in 1946. |
60 |
Coaster | Laurel Park | United States | 1926 | Removed | Designed by Herbert Paul Schmeck. Sold for lumber at end of 1935.[64] |
60a / 82 |
Wildcat | Joyland Park | United States | 1926 / 1929 | 1964 | Conflicting reports on 1926 or 1929 opening and serial number 60a or 82.[12][65] Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Frank H. Hoover. |
61 |
Wildcat | Lake Compounce | United States | 1927 | Operating | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[66] |
62 |
Twister | Croops Glen | United States | 1927 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[67] |
63 |
Wildcat | Edgewood Park | United States | 1927 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] Built for Thomas E. Kerstetter.[68] |
64 |
Wild Cat | Woodside Park | United States | 1927 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[69][12] |
65 |
Tornado | Woodside Park | United States | 1927 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[70][12] |
67 |
Twister | Hocus Pocus Park | United States | 1927 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[71][12] |
68 |
Twister | Lakemont Park | United States | 1927 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[72][12] |
69 |
Wildcat | Belvedere Beach Amusement Park | United States | 1927 | Removed - 1940-1947 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][73] |
70 |
Bear Cat | Sans Souci Park | United States | 1928 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][74] |
71 |
Twister | Warner Park | United States | 1928 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][75] |
72 |
Wildcat | Brady Lake Park | United States | 1928 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[76] |
73 |
Wildcat | Rocky Springs Park | United States | 1928 | 1965 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor James L. Martz.[12] Still standing but not operational from 1966 through early 1990s.[77] |
74 |
Twister | McCullough Lake Park | United States | 1928 | 1936 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor George J. Baker.[12][78] |
75 |
Zip | White City (Shrewsbury, Massachusetts) | United States | 1928 | 1951 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][79] |
76 |
Wildcat | Erie Beach Park | Canada | 1928 | 1930 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[80][12] |
77 |
Baby Dipper | Happyland Park | Canada | 1928 | 1944 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[81][12] |
78 |
Rocket |
Ocean View Amusement Park |
United States |
1929 | 1978 |
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] Alterations made to ride originally designed by Edward A. Vettel. Dynamited in 1979. |
79 |
Unknown |
Olympic Park (Newark, New Jersey) |
United States |
1929 | Removed |
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck. Alteration of pre-existing coaster.[12] |
80 |
Wildcat | Pine Island Park | United States | 1929 | 1961 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor William Marquet.[82][12] |
81 |
Mountain Flyer | Mountain Park | United States | 1929 | 1987 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][83] |
83 |
Wildcat | Idora Park | United States | 1930 | 1984 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Harry C. Baker.[12][84] Heavily damaged by fire on April 26, 1984. Remnants remained standing until July 26, 2001.[84] |
84 |
Cyclone | Palace Playland | United States | 1930 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor James L. Martz.[12] Conflicting reports on its closure and if it was destroyed by fire.[85] |
85 |
Wildcat | Lakeside Park | United States | 1930 | 1964 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisors Frank F. Hoover and James L. Martz.[12][86] |
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Yankee Cannonball Formerly Greyhound Formerly Roller Coaster | Canobie Lake Park Lakewood Park | United States | 1936 1930 to 1935 | Operating | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Frank F. Hoover. Relocated to current park and assigned new serial number after 1935 season.[87][12][88] |
89 |
Unknown |
Mid City Park (Albany, New York) |
United States |
1931 | Removed |
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] |
90 |
Flying Turns |
Rocky Point Park |
United States |
1931 | 1938 |
Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck and John Norman Bartlett; built by John Norman Bartlett; construction supervisor Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][89] |
Unknown |
Blue Flyer Formerly Zipper Dipper | Blackpool Pleasure Beach | United Kingdom | 1934 | Operating | Believed to have been built by Charlie Paige and possibly with Harry Traver's assistance.[90] Serial number unknown. |
94 |
Teddy Bear | Coney Island | United States | 1935 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][91] |
95 |
Teddy Bear | Kennywood | United States | 1935 | 1947 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Andy Vettel.[12][92] |
96 |
Whirlwind | Ocean Pier | United States | 1935 | 1943 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][93] Destroyed by fire.[12] |
98 / 99 |
Wildcat | Elitch Gardens | United States | 1936 | 1994 | Renovation of park's former Sky Rocket coaster (PTC serial number 52).[94] Discrepancy on whether serial number 98 or 99. Renovation designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] Remained standing but not operational from 1994 through 1999. |
98 / 99 |
Teddy Bear | Elitch Gardens | United States | 1936 | Removed | Discrepancy on whether serial number 98 or 99.[95] Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck. |
100 |
Shooting Star Formerly Clipper | Coney Island | United States | 1937 | 1971 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] Opened as Clipper before being heavily renovated and renamed Shooting Star in 1947.[96] |
101 |
Rollo Coaster | Idlewild and Soak Zone | United States | 1938 | Operating | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][97] |
102 |
Alps |
Willow Grove Park |
United States |
1939 | 1975 |
Ride originally built in 1905 by LaMarcus A. Thompson and John Miller. Altered in 1939 by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] |
103 |
Roller Coaster | Bayside Park | United States | 1942 | 1958 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][98] |
104 |
Comet | Pleasure Pier | United States | 1942 | 1958 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] Closed after hurricane damage.[99] |
105 |
Comet | Forest Park Highlands Amusement Park | United States | 1941 | 1963 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] Damaged by fire and removed three years later.[100] |
106 |
Wildcat |
Salisbury Beach (Salisbury, Massachusetts) |
United States |
1941 | 1975 |
Alterations to Comet roller coaster that originally opened in 1922. Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[101][12] |
107 |
Big Dipper |
Geauga Lake |
United States |
1945 | 2007 |
Alterations to Sky Rocket. Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Frank F. Hoover.[12][102] |
108 |
Cyclone | Palisades Amusement Park | United States | 1945 | 1971 | Alterations to Skyrocket roller coaster that originally opened in 1926. Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Joe A. McKee.[12][103] |
109 |
Comet | Hersheypark | United States | 1946 | Operating | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Frank F. Hoover.[12] Remodeled in 1978.[104] |
110 |
Comet | Meyer's Lake Park | United States | 1947 | 1974 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor William Marquet.[12][105] |
111 |
Phoenix Formerly Rocket | Knoebels Amusement Park & Resort Playland Park | United States | 1985 1948 to 1980 | Operating | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][106][107] |
112 |
Comet | Great Escape Crystal Beach Park | United States | 1994 1948 to 1989 | Operating | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][108] Relocation performed by Martin & Vleminckx.[109] |
113 |
Nightmare Formerly Roller Coaster | Joyland | United States | 1949 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Frank F. Hoover.[12][110] |
114 |
Little Dipper | Hoppyland | United States | 1949 | Removed | Junior coaster for John Lorman of Venice, California. Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Rudy Illions.[12][111] |
115 |
Little Dipper | Six Flags Great America Kiddieland | United States | 2010 1950 to 2009 | Operating | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Frank F. Hoover.[12][112][113] |
116 |
Comet | Ghost Town on the River | United States | 1951 | 1976 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] Standing but not operating in 1970 and 1971[114] |
117 |
Comet | Waldameer | United States | 1951 | Operating | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor James L. Martz.[12][115] |
118 |
Jet Star Formerly Rocket Formerly Jet Formerly Jack Rabbit | Olympic Park | United States | 1951 | 1965 | Originally built in 1925;[116] alterations by Herbert P. Schmeck and John A. Miller.[12][116] |
|
119 |
Montaña Rusa | Isla del Coco | Cuba | 1951 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Frank F. Hoover.[12][117] |
|
120 |
Meteor Formerly Little Dipper | Little Amerricka
Hillcrest Park Kiddytown |
United States | 2006 1967 to 2003 1953 to 1966 | Operating | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] Relocated to Hillcrest Park in Lemont, Illinois by 1967, then to Little Amerricka for the 2007 season.[118][119][120] |
|
121 |
Roller Coaster | Funland | United States | 1954 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[121][12] |
|
122 |
Junior Coaster | Lincoln Beach | United States | 1955 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][122] |
122a |
Little Dipper | Belmont Park | United States | 1955 | Removed | Designed by Mitchell.[12][123] |
123 |
Flyer | Hunt's Pier | United States | 1957 | 1988 | Designed by John C. Allen; construction supervisor James L. Martz.[124] |
124 |
Valley Volcano | Angela Park | United States | 1956 | Removed | [125] |
|
Sea Dragon Formerly Jet Flyer | Columbus Zoo and Aquarium | United States | 1956 | Operating | [126] |
|
Comet Formerly Mighty Lightnin Formerly Ghost Town Jet | Rocky Glen | United States | 1959 | Removed | [127] |
|
Tornado | Wedgewood Village | United States | 1961 | Removed | [128] |
|
Blue Streak | Cedar Point | United States | 1964 | Operating | [129] |
|
Mr. Twister | Elitch Gardens | United States | 1964 | Removed | [130] |
|
Jetstream | Riverview Park | United States | 1964 | Removed | [131] |
|
Skyliner | Fair Park | United States | 1965 | Removed | [132] |
|
Swamp Fox | Family Kingdom Amusement Park | United States | 1966 | Operating | [133] |
|
Cannon Ball | Lake Winnepesaukah | United States | 1967 | Operating | [134] |
|
Zingo | Bell's Amusement Park | United States | 1968 | Removed | [135] |
|
Tornado | Petticoat Junction | United States | 1970 | Removed | [136] |
|
Racer | Kings Island | United States | 1972 | Operating | [137] |
|
Woodstock Express Formerly Fairly Odd Coaster Formerly Beastie Formerly Scooby Doo | Kings Island | United States | 1972 | Operating | [138] |
|
Great American Scream Machine | Six Flags Over Georgia | United States | 1973 | Operating | [139] |
|
Comet | Funway Amusement Park | United States | 1973 | Removed | [140] |
|
Woodstock Express Formerly Ghoster Coaster Formerly Scooby-Doo's Ghoster Coaster FormerlyScooby Doo | Kings Dominion | United States | 1974 | Operating | [141] |
|
Woodstock Express Formerly Fairly Odd Coaster Formerly Scooby Doo's Ghoster Coaster Formerly Scooby Doo | Carowinds | United States | 1975 | Operating | [142] |
|
Racer 75 Formerly Rebel Yell | Kings Dominion | United States | 1975 | Operating | [143] |
|
Screamin' Eagle | Six Flags St. Louis | United States | 1976 | Operating | [144] |
|
Thunder Road | Carowinds | United States | 1976 | Removed | [145] |
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Skyliner | Lakemont Park Roseland Park | United States | 1987 1960 to 1985 | Closed | [146] [147] |
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Starliner | Cypress Gardens Miracle Strip Amusement Park | United States | 2007 1963 to 2004 | Removed | [148] [149] |
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Black Diamond Formerly Golden Nugget | Knoebels Amusement Park & Resort Dinosaur Beach | United States | 2011 1960 to 1998 | Operating | [150] [151] |
|
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Shooting Star | Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe Lakeside Park | United States | Unknown 1968 to 1986 | Removed | [152] [153] |