RCDB: a database for roller coasters

RCDB is a massive online archive dedicated to tracking roller coasters from around the world.

Founded in 1996 by Duane Marden, it has grown into a comprehensive resource, listing over 12,000 roller coasters.

Each entry includes speed, height, length, images, and key details that thrill-seekers love to explore.

You might think databases are only for tracking consumer products, but RCDB thrives because it caters to a passionate community of coaster lovers who want to dive deep into the world’s greatest rides. It’s free and updated regularly, preserving roller coaster history while documenting the newest additions. From launch speeds to record-breaking heights, everything is detailed.

For anyone who loves roller coasters, RCDB is the perfect place to explore the past, present, and future of thrill rides.

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