The roller coaster is an outgrowth of the runaway train rides of yesteryear. Materials used for construction now include steel, wood trestle and virtual ride-enclosures.
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- Roller Coaster DataBase Searchable database of all known existing and defunct parks and coasters worldwide, including statistics, photographs, and press releases. Links to official park sites are provided where available.
- Coaster 2000 Information about rides that opened in 2000, and trip reports from an expedition to visit the new rides.
- Ultimate Rollercoaster Amusement attraction trade publication and guide for roller coasters, theme parks and thrill rides features discussion forums, history articles, ride reviews, park news, photographs and searchable park and ride database.
- America Coasters Network Features, information, and ride details on roller coasters and thrill rides.
- CoasterBuzz Member-powered portal includes a database of coasters and parks, news reports, message boards, and links.
- Thrill Seeker Discussion forum, chat, news, rumors, and reviews.
- COASTERnet Features include news, rumors, photo galleries, a glossary, editorials, downloads, forums, and a quiz.
- ThrillNetwork Community for coaster enthusiasts includes messages boards and chat, as well as news, rumors, and information about coasters. Offers an exchange zone for tracks from simulation games.
- Negative-G Photos and reviews, and information on a self-built coaster. Also some No Limits tracks.
- CoasterFuel Community site offers discussion forum, photo gallery, and shopping.
- Inversion Force Reviews, trip reports, wallpaper, and designs for coaster games.
- CoasterRadio.com Weekly half-hour podcast dedicated to roller coasters, theme parks and thrill rides.
- Osian's Page Personal site provides trip reports, a survey, model coaster pictures, and information on Alton Towers.
- CoasterGlobe Site dedicated to roller coaster and amusement park news.
- Coaster Grotto Features a collection of theme park and coaster reviews, statistics, photos, and online community for enthusiasts.
- How Roller Coasters Work Pictures and descriptions of how roller coasters work and the related principles of physics.
- Woodynutz Provides a directory of wooden roller coasters along with their statistics, location, and photos. Includes fun facts.
- Coasterpedia A wiki with articles, photos and on-ride videos all about roller coasters, amusement parks and related companies.