Losantiville Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 The center wheels are powered and will push the train onto the main-line.
BoddaH1994 Posted February 17, 2009 Author Posted February 17, 2009 As reported by Diamondback's Facebook Site, the lift hill structure is all lit up tonight!
BavarianBeatle Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 As I have said before, imagine those lights being purple during The Haunt......
Reclaimer Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 My question is how will they move the trains out of the storage shed onto the transfer track. I have been looking at as many pictures of Diamondback as I can find and I can't find an answer. Are the center wheels powered in some way? Are there kicker wheels that haven't been installed yet? Will someone have to go out there every morning and manually push the trains? I know its not the last one, but I can't figure this one out. If anyone knows how the other B&M Hypers work, I assume it will be similar. I know you were joking about the possibility of manually pushing Diamondback's trains, but that is actually how it's done on quite a few older rides. For instance, here at Space Mountain we have to manually push each rocket through the storage area until it reaches the storage out track. It's actually pretty fun to push a train.
goofywdw Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 ^That does sound like a lot of fun actually but is that even possible with a B&M Hyper train?
Thrill_Biscuit Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 From Western Row, I thought I was looking at Vortex for about 2 seconds, then when I saw the height as compared with the blinking lights atop ET and DT, I realized it was DB's lift hill with all the lights!
Jaredap88 Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 gah! i hate living 2 hours away..i wish i was able to just drive by the park and see the ride...thats all i want...a little pre-season peak. im starting to think that next time im at my girlfriend's house i may have to mate a little side trip down past the park. sure its probably a "waste of gas" but i wanna see it darn it!
Jaredap88 Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 does anyone else ever feel in the slightest bit creepy when they watch the web cam a whole lot? whenever i see people walking around i just feel the slightest bit odd and almost stalker-ish. dont get me wrong i love the web cam but do you think everyone working likes the idea of people being able to just sit at home and watch them
firehawk fan Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 Sorry if this has been posted before but; When will start doing the pull throughs and testing? I have never watched a coaster being built from the ground up; it's just so exciting!! Also if anyone has pictures of a coasters initial testing please post! Thanks, Maria
teenageninja Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 The pull through should be happening any time now, I'd say within the next two weeks, with testing beginning early March, from what I've heard.
kittenpooh Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 I have been watching the web cam for about 25 min now on and off. The train they put on the track has been pushed back a bit. You cant see it as well as you could. There is also alot of people movement on the track right outside the storage shed. I didnt get to watch the cam all day yesterday. Im very excited to get up this morning and see that there had in fact had been a train placed. No choo choo there...LOL Im looking forward to the other two. Maybe we will catch a glimps of those two since no one got pictures of the first one being placed! Kitten who had her day made! yay trains
kittenpooh Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 I have also just noticed that one of the sided of the exit ramp has been extended. they really are moving on.
firehawk fan Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 What exactly is a pull through? Do the cranes pull it up the lift hill and then let it do it's thing. There seems to be a lot of activity around the storage area and they moved th transfer tract again. I am just getting so excited about this coaster!!! Maria
teenageninja Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 I'm pretty sure on Millennium Force's pull through they only used one car. Basically they pull the ride along the track, and usually have some sort of plywood fixture to test clearances. Not sure if KI will do the same or do it at all.
firehawkboy Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 TRAINS ARE MOVING!! AND THERE ARE DUMMIES ARE IN IT!! Mod edit: Please do not yell.
kittenpooh Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 Oh they really are!!! everyone looks see ..... the snake is moving!!! lol
firehawkboy Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 ALL THE WAY OUT!! =D A LITTLE UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL!! =D
kittenpooh Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 i wish someone would teach me how to do that....... i have no idea how to post a picture or nothing on here...... my aim in kittenpooh2008 someone teach me.. lol
firehawkboy Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 ^Kitten, I'll get on AIM now and teach you.
kittenpooh Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 Thank you im so looking forward to seeing this monster take flight.
firehawk fan Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 OK, webcam is blank! I hope their not messing with us; I want to see this thing rock and roll!!
firehawk fan Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 OK, webcam is blank! I hope their not messing with us; I want to see this thing rock and roll!! It's back! I wish they had a zoom so we can get a look at those trains!!
tigellinus Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 ^^They just zoomed in a sec ago...looks fantastic!! But not every seat has a water dummy?? Anyway, to post the webcam shots just hit the print screen button.
RailRider Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 Blog Update Excitement abounds as enthusiasts were able to get their first glimpse of a Diamondback train via the webcam on Monday. The train is parked in the storage area. The lead car can be seen on the webcam. Bids continue to come in to be among the first to ride Diamondback when it opens to the public April 18. A total of 174 bids have been received so far. A minimum of 96 seats will be available to the highest bidders. One-hundred percent of the proceeds benefit A Kid Again, formerly known as Adventures for Wish Kids. - Don Helbig I would assume photo update shortly.
IndyGuy4KI Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 Do you think they are ready for a test run? Still another full week of Feburary before March hits! I wonder if they are as excited as we are to see it take it's first run?
firehawkboy Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 ^I think it's possible that they can at least start testing this train. I really want it to test while I'm there Saturday for the ACE event.
IndyGuy4KI Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 ^I think it's possible that they can at least start testing this train. I really want it to test while I'm there Saturday for the ACE event. I thought I noticed a lift back by Crypt this morning working on the track. That is why I was asking, I am ready to see it start up the lift!
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