In checking out Brooklyn vids, we discovered this gem, which is especially appropriate on a weekend, even a soupy and, possibly, stormy one. This is an Astroland commercial from 1983 when, apparently, you could ride the famed Cyclone backwards. Who knew? (This experience was called “Back-Fire on the Cyclone.”) Click on the vid and see for yourself:

Speaking of the Cyclone, you can click here and check out a night video someone shot of what it’s like riding our favorite historic wooden Brooklyn roller coaster.