The one question I have though is why every seat had a water dummy except one?

I'm guessing that they will use that seat for a test tummy with sensors that detect the effects DB will have on its riders.

Is a test tummy used to see if riders will get sick?

Tee hee...

Terpy, who liked that one...

That wouldn't be a bad idea.. I'm a back seat rider on most coasters and really would not prefer someone's unwanted protein shake flying back at me.

I see they are testing today she is looking good

When I went to the cam this is what I saw.

and over the hill she goes

Testing has started early today!

I am so Glad that they are testing today!!! Its sunny and the train looks so smooth and snakelike on the Webcam!!! they are running it alot, I have seen it go up the hill about 12 times and even better the Webcam is working.... woot woo

Is this two trains or is the sun playing tricks with my eyes???

It's just one. but i gotta give it to you, it looks like 2.

It look like train stuck on lift.

I think that the train is stopped on the lift because it has been in the same place for about 15 min now :/ odd

I wonder, could they be testing the anti-roll or is it the webcam.

Well, im hoping its just part of testing and not a real problem. fingers crossed!

I think it's stuck. OOps... maybe they did it on purpose. .... maybe....

(Wipes foorhead with relief) Okay, the train has moved on and is off the lift hill

post 100 yay

O Man I was getting nervous there for a second.... sigh of relief I cant wait to ride this thing!!

Can you post a picture of it becuase my webcam is not working?

This webcam gets to be ridiculous sometimes,.....like anytime a train leaves the storage area. With all the complaints it seems like KI should really take a look at their setup since it does not seem to be adequate.

This webcam gets to be ridiculous sometimes,.....like anytime a train leaves the storage area. With all the complaints it seems like KI should really take a look at their setup since it does not seem to be adequate.

Actually the cam is just fine, it just doesn't appear on the computer if to many people are watching

This webcam gets to be ridiculous sometimes,.....like anytime a train leaves the storage area. With all the complaints it seems like KI should really take a look at their setup since it does not seem to be adequate.

Actually the cam is just fine, it just doesn't appear on the computer if to many people are watching

Yes, I am aware it is not the physical camera itself, but the way the camera software and/or server side of things are working.

This webcam gets to be ridiculous sometimes,.....like anytime a train leaves the storage area. With all the complaints it seems like KI should really take a look at their setup since it does not seem to be adequate.

I think we should be thankful we even have a webcam

Is this two trains or is the sun playing tricks with my eyes???

I think you are right, there looks to be a train coming down the hill to the last camelback as well as going up the lift hill. On the webshot of the shed it also looks like there are two trains missing from the storage tracks.

I had some journey today. I went to KI to process my paperwork at about 10:45ish waited in an hour line to come up next and they tell me my parent didn't sign one of the forms. So I was like ok and took it home and got it signed and come back. The line was even longer but on my way in I was able to see the testing of Diamondback. I forget what the name of the road is but it goes right by the employee entrance and it goes down a really curvy hill but then it gets straight. Well that view is awesome because you see the first 2 hills lined up right infront of the other and I look up to see the train coasting down the first hill. It was an awesome sight. As I was walking through the parking lo I noticed that the train had stopped on the top of the lift hill which was the second time I saw this happen but I was really cold and went inside to the longer line. Well I bring up my paper that was now signed and learned that my hair is just barley too long so they can't give me a uniform or take my picture for my ID card. I checked the grooming standards online before I left but I guess it's up to them.

Well at least I got to see testing!

As of right now there are two trains in the storage shed.

I wonder when they will start block break testing.

probably when they work out the kinks with just one train.

Well, I doubt that they do break tests. Rather they will likely do block brake tests, once they have successfully tested the first train enough. Right now it is allabout the number of cycles the train completes.

^Any idea on how many circuits one train must take?

Alot.

So this is the first time I really watched a coaster born from start to finish. So I'm a little clueless when it comes to all of this coaster language. What's a break block and do they have to test each train multiple times before they get the all clear? By the way she is so PRETTY!!!! I so can't wait to ride this thing; I don't care how long the wait!!

Maria

A roller coaster is broken into block sections which functions as a safety mechanism. These block brakes begin and end a block section. If a train were still in the section after the block brakes and another train were incoming, the block brakes would stop the incoming train until the first train passed to the next section.

Wow this topic exploded over the weekend... Not sure if anyone noticed but Don has posted some new photos on the Diamondback website that show the awesome decals and the water scoops on the back of the train.

I think March came in like a lion this year, atleast thats what is sounds like at Kings Island