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What was the promenades aeriennes made of?

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It was made of wood. Opening in Paris in 1817, "The Promenades-Aériennes" (or Aerial Walks) was the first rollercoaster in the world. It was made of wood, and had a series of wooden sleds that were pushed to the top by horses or a pulley system, then released down a 600-foot track at 40 mph.

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