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Circuit
Entertainment; Amusement parks
Used to describe a complete roller coaster track from start to finish.
Interlocking loops
Entertainment; Amusement parks
Two vertical loops that are interlocked or are connected like links on a chain. The Lochness Monster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg was the first roller coaster to feature Interlocking Loops.
Trim brake
Entertainment; Amusement parks
A brake used to slow a roller coaster train or car. Trim brakes are typically found in the middle of the circuit and are used to slow a train when it is exceeding the optimal operating speed. Trim ...
Block
Entertainment; Amusement parks
Used to describe a section of track on the course of a roller coaster. Blocks are separated by brakes, lifts, stations or other devices that enable a train to be stopped and most coasters are ...
Straight
Entertainment; Amusement parks
Used to describe a section of a coaster layout where the track runs straight, with no curves or turns. A straight is commonly found on launched roller coasters. Examples are Rock Ԯ Roller Coaster at ...
Backwards
Entertainment; Amusement parks
This term refers to riding a roller coaster while seated facing in the opposite direction you are traveling. Amusement parks will on occasion run a roller coaster backwards by placing the train ...