http://www.rcdb.com/r.htm?order=-23&ot=2&nm=na&page=17 RCDB list of roller coasters by height] In addition to being the tallest roller coaster of its day, some also claim that it was the largest and fastest roller coaster in the world, Revere Beach historical site with a length of 3600 feet and top speeds between 45 and 50 mph (some dispute the speed record claim and instead award that honor to the Giant Dipper ).