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Six Flags Magic Mountain: roller coaster
early roller coaster
The safety chain dog system in roller coasters
How roller coasters stay on their tracks
How the corkscrew roller coaster works
How electromagnets propel roller coasters to high speeds
Witness the importance of precision while designing a roller coaster
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How the corkscrew roller coaster works
Ron Toomer
American engineer and roller coaster designer

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