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Flip Flap Railroad

The Flip Flap Railroad was a dangerous ride that featured two-passenger roller coaster cars that descended from a high lift hill and sped through a vertical 25 foot diameter loop. The cars were held in place at the top by centrifugal force only. The ride’s abrupt high G-forces sometimes whiplashed rider’s necks as the cars entered the circular loop.

Flip Flap Railroad, Sea Lion Park, Coney Island