Brake (roller coaster)
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A brake on a roller coaster is a device used to slow or stop a train. There are various types of braking methods employed on roller coasters, including friction or fin brakes, skid brakes, magnetic br
Skid brakes are common on older wooden roller coasters, such as Thunderbolt at Kennywood
Side-mounted brakes are common on Schwarzkopf roller coasters, such as Scorpion at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Friction brakes on Speed: No Limits at Oakwood Theme Park
Magnetic brakes on Speed: No Limits, located before the friction brakes. These track-mounted fins can be retracted to allow the train to pass without slowing it down.
The Great Scenic Railway
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The Great Scenic Railway is a heritage-listed wooden roller coaster located at Luna Park Melbourne in Melbourne, Australia. As of 2026, it is the oldest operating roller coaster in the world. The ride
Brake (roller coaster)
…this section can be stopped in a block brake. While all modern roller coasters have at least one computer-controlled brake run, older coasters such as The Great Scenic Railway at Luna Park Melbourne may have brakes onboard the train and rely on a brakeman to apply them as needed. Trim brakes are brake run sections that reduce…
Luna Park Melbourne scenic railway