Victorian Thrill Ride: A Day at the Mauch Chunk Switchback Jim Thorpe First Rollercoaster

Embark on a thrilling journey back to the Victorian era and experience the Mauch Chunk (Jim Thorpe) Switchback, the gravity-powered marvel that paved the way for modern rollercoasters. Discover the ingenuity behind its design, the breathtaking views, and the heart-pounding thrills that captivated riders for over a century. Witness the birth of the amusement park industry and the enduring allure of gravity-defying rides.

[@Roon3808]

This needs to be brought back.

[@Petemonster62]

Was this originally a gravity railroad that carried minerals from a mine to a waterway. Was there a brakeman in the coach?

[@bobhink]

Transport (mineral) coal from Summit Hill to the Lehigh Canal in Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania. Yes there was a brakeman in the coach.

[@oswaldjacobs1882]

where's this at ?

[@bobhink]

In the town of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania USA .... Mauch Chunk Museum & Cultural Center. Very interesting place to visit.

[@drgwnut]

not very good video

[@bobhink]

Sorry you did not like the video. Why?