according to lunch-time webcam visit another piece has been added.

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I think they will get into the 1st part of the batwing today at the pace they are going.

Looks like the Zero-g Roll is Done!

SEND IN THE CRANES...

Wait we're passed that

SEND IN THE TRACK SEGMENTS

...and then it's next year.

O'Terpy, relivin' ole times.

Looks like the Zero-g Roll is Done!

I can't wait till April!!

I just noticed something. Banshee truly is a woman because she has some sweet curves.

SEND IN THE CRANES...

 

Wait we're passed that

 

SEND IN THE TRACK SEGMENTS

I now have a parody of "Send in the Clowns" going through my head.

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I just noticed something. Banshee truly is a woman because she has some sweet curves.

^^ I see what you did there...

SEND IN THE CRANES...

Wait we're passed that

SEND IN THE TRACK SEGMENTS

I now have a parody of "Send in the Clowns" going through my head.

Since you weren't here back then, a poster here was oft sayin' back in the Diamondback days:

Send in the cranes

There ought to be cranes

And then it's next year.

Terp, who saw that poster just moments ago.

Another Piece of track in place!

Looks like they may start the Batwing Soon! You can also see the First drop of The Bat is orange!

Seems like they also installed the very bottom support of the 'batwing' element.

Has a list of coaster clubs invited to media day been released any where?

GOCC was semi- confirmed on facebook but no one else has been entirely certain.

Daivdw Needs to start doing his updates again

Good progress today. 5 supports and 4 pieces of track. Link to gallery

It's so good to finally see a track update from davidw. It's been almost a month since we've seen any progress on the track and supports!

wow, already 4 supports installed, and they've only been at it for about an hour

With temps warming this week, everyone will probably haul and get as much done as possible. Before the rains come, we should be able to spike into the upper 50s, if not low 60s. Then next week cold sets in again.

To reinforce the video, I found this picture online.

This pretty much confirms my previous thoughts that they had removed 3-4 feet of dirt under the lowest parts of the track, to allow for safe travel throughout the circuit.

Also confirming that sometimes the PR guy doesn't know all the final details.. remember that time he said no extra digging would occur?

Anyone remember when the IJ:ST had yellow track in the renderings?

Things happen without warning, and I think this was one of those moments.

Two questions just because. 1. Why is CP (as in Cedar Point) Rundown at KI 2. When will the video interview be released.

Also I'm still wondering if we won't dig a bit out, that ride is right on clearance haha. Great shots, I wish I could have been there to see all that but ah well, I'll get my chance before I go hopefully

Also quick edit, lots of wires, proxies, and a few OP panels are already in place, pretty nifty. Also the chain isn't on yet, darn. That's always a cool thing to see happen.

Who is doing all the electrical btw? On site electrical controls techs, Adena, or another company. That's alot of wiring to get done, just darn.

Sorry I didn't see this until now but to answer some of your questions:

1. We were at Kings Island because we are trying to get everyone from the Cedar Point area and up North here to know about Kings Island and also let them all know there is a brand new coaster coming in 2014 in Ohio once again. We have had a lot of interest out of this as well.

2. The video will be up maybe late this week we are working on it now

Glad you like the shots we took also I'm not sure who is doing all the electrical on the ride. Don did say they try to keep everything local in the area.

Moving right along this morning!

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this was not extra digging it was required digging.

^^I see what you did there

If I remember correctly, he did say a SHOVEL wouldn't be used? Haha *joke* (I don't believe he did say that)

I couldn't find his post to clarify. Must not've been in this topic?

Either way..

"Nobody's perfect"

-Hannah Montana (2007)

They probably didn't intend to dig out any more. Probably some combination of not knowing the actual size of the ride envelope and/or the topographical plans not being correct/followed correctly. It would have been easier for them to do that work before the ride was in the way. Even easier if the footers wouldn't have been there. Either way, I'd say when Don said that, just about everyone involved in the project thought there wouldn't need to be any more digging under the track.

All I will say is this. There are reasons for a pull through, this is one of them. Be glad that if this was indeed the issue, it was noticed.

That would be bad to try and cycle the first train if this is an issue

Man… They are straight HAULING it today.

Nice to see some new track!

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They've been staging track forever. That can make a big difference when It's all near where it should be.