One of the Oldest Active Roller Coasters in the USA is at This New England Theme Park

Wooden roller coasters are incredibly fun and far scarier than a steel roller coaster.

Steel roller coasters are far safer looking than a bunch of crickety two-by-fours holding together a roller coaster built before World War II.

And it is the creaky, squeaking floorboard sound that is the most nerve-racking.

Many wooden roller coasters have been around for decades, but they have had work done to them.

How Old is the Yankee Cannon Ball at Canobie Lake Park, Salem, NH?

The Yankee Cannon Ball, for example, was built in 1930; however, it is not recognized as one of the oldest active roller coasters.

The famous Salem, NH wooden roller coaster has had some work done to it. The lift hill was destroyed by Hurricane Carol in 1954, the coloring of the coaster has changed, and it has also had some retracking work.

All wooden roller coasters have upkeep, but one coaster in New England has remained virtually unchanged since 1941.

The Thunderbolt, Six Flags New England, Agawam, MA

The Thunderbolt opened for operation in 1941 and has been operating, with minor repair breaks, ever since.

According to the Six Flags website, "Thunderbolt was declared an actual landmark by the esteemed American Coaster Enthusiasts."

This epic, seven-story wooden roller coaster can be found inside America's second-oldest theme park.

Six Flags New England opened in 1870.