The Great Scenic Railway

The Great Scenic Railway
Luna Park Melbourne
LocationLuna Park Melbourne
StatusOperating
Opening dateDecember 13, 1912
General statistics
TypeWood
ManufacturerLaMarcus Thompson
Lift/launch systemCable lift hill
Height16 m (52 ft)
Length967 m (3,173 ft)
Speed60 km/h (37 mph)
Inversions0
Height restriction100 cm (3 ft 3 in)
Trains3 trains with 2 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 5 rows for a total of 20 riders per train.
WebsiteOfficial website
The Great Scenic Railway at RCDB

The Great Scenic Railway is a heritage-listed wooden roller coaster located at Luna Park Melbourne in Melbourne, Australia. The roller coaster is the oldest continuously operating roller coaster in the world. The ride is one of only seven roller coasters remaining that requires a brakeman to stand on the train.