The Great Scenic Railway, at Luna Park in Melbourne, Australia, is the second oldest rollercoaster in the world: and it's one of only a few which still uses a manual brake. Here's how it works. ◾ Luna Park: https://lunapark.com.au/ @lunaparkmelbourne

Thanks to @JulianOShea on camera: visit his channel for lots of stories about Unknown Melbourne, including this great video about the bridge that trucks keep crashing into:    • Why Do Trucks Keep Smashing Into This...  

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