Dec 21, 2016 | Latest News, Press Releases
Donations to the Mark Moore Fundraiser continue to honor the amusement industry pioneer. After his tragic death, Moore’s family and his company Uremet, ensure his legacy with a fundraiser and unprecedented Roller Coaster Museum expansion. PLAINVIEW, Texas (December...
Sep 28, 2016 | Latest News, Press Releases
National Roller Coaster Museum and Archive announce Chris Gray as the newest board member. PLAINVIEW, Texas – Chris Gray, co-founder and Vice-President of Skyline Attractions will join the National Rollercoaster Museum and Archive board of directors after the passing...
Sep 26, 2016 | Latest News, Press Releases
Uremet and the Moore family will sponsor a fundraiser at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Expo in Orlando. PLAINVIEW, Texas; (September 26, 2016) – After the tragic death of National Roller Coaster Museum founding board member...
Sep 19, 2016 | Historical Articles, Roller Coaster History
New coupling for roller coasters Frederick Church patented a new type of roller coaster train with articulated couplings and flanged wheels in the 1920’s. The cars were two-seaters and reminded the riders of a bobsled operation. Connections were made by coupling...
Jun 8, 2016 | Book Reviews
REVIEW: Tim Baldwin, staff writer for Amusement Today Book Review: Three Years in Wonderland Author Todd James Pierce has taken fans of amusement park history to places never been seen before. The extended title of the book: Three Years in Wonderland: The Disney...
