CP Maverick Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Probably because the smaller machine can get around the site easier. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveinphoenix Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 It will be interesting to see where they stage the bents for the lift hill. I am going to go out on a limb (bad pun, i know) and say they will use the area from where the crane is now to the where the white and yellow job boxes are. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryoj Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I'm curious as to why they are using a backhoe instead of a large trencher to dig out for the footers. Anyone know? A trencher really isn't designed for footer digging. These footers are at least two foot wide IIRC. Trenchers that big are going to be for heavy duty installations and be much too large for a project like this. Also, trenchers don't have a way of loading the dirt into trucks for haul off and just leaves it next to your hole. They are best for running long trenches for electric lines, sewer lines, etc that are going to be filled in soon after. A backhoe or excavator is really the best for jobs like this. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveinphoenix Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I'm curious as to why they are using a backhoe instead of a large trencher to dig out for the footers. Anyone know? A trencher really isn't designed for footer digging. These footers are at least two foot wide IIRC. Trenchers that big are going to be for heavy duty installations and be much too large for a project like this. Also, trenchers don't have a way of loading the dirt into trucks for haul off and just leaves it next to your hole. They are best for running long trenches for electric lines, sewer lines, etc that are going to be filled in soon after. A backhoe or excavator is really the best for jobs like this. Makes sense, thanks for the input, appreciate it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Has there been any word on the ride plaza up till this point? I personally want to see a pickup truck engulfed in vines and a couple of other props when you get closer to the station. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool75 Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 I titled this #woodie2017 Sent from my iOS 10 device 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaestroJr Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Looks like its coming along nicely, very awesome that its starting to take shape. Can't wait for April! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 That's one nice looking first drop taking shape there on the webcam. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveinphoenix Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 That's one nice looking first drop taking shape there on the webcam. Yes it is, just wish we could see it a bit better. Looks like they are already tracking it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_Plummer Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 I love how fluid WWC's new queue goes around the drop. Also I don't know if my eyes are deceiving me or will the cover over the path have foliage on it? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperial79 Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Yes the arbor will have foliage on it. Give it another year or two and it will look great! It's already starting to grow well. It would be nice if they brought back The Beast footprints. That was nice theming. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2012Jarrett Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Can't wait to see this bad boy in person Sunday when I go! I plan to spend some time observing the construction and taking pictures if anybody wants to meet up and join me, maybe we could make a joint update or something? If anything someone come say hi! Can't wait to see it, though. Hoping to get some perspective on this project fairly soon. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 One of my major goals tonight was to ride the train before dark so I could see Mr. T's progress. I forgot until I got to the station that it is only open during non-Haunt. Oh well. Sunday it will be. I got some pics but nothing good. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveinphoenix Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Looks like a few boys were putting in a bit of OT this morning. Good to see. Getting those lift hill footers in so the next set of bents can go up. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveinphoenix Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Here's a pic courtesy of Ohio Valley Coasters. https://www.facebook.com/ohiovalleycoasters/photos/pb.1533079017001185.-2207520000.1474806084./1573197796322640/?type=3&theater 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calakapepe Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Very nice curve 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterOhio Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Just rode DB. I noticed that in the lake that there are two large footers in it I'm guessing there might be a bridge for that area. Or they haven't made the rest of them just yet. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CP Maverick Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Those are probably for the abutments and small bridge we saw in the plans. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockfrog33 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Has anyone noticed that the number of footings for the lift are nearly triple what the leaked plans show? Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calakapepe Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 The leaked plans didn't specify the footings for the lift or any part of the ride beyond the pre-lagoon portions. As far as footings not directly underneath the track. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveinphoenix Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 The extra footers are probably for extra side bracing stacks and then the knee braces, usually what they do on the taller bents. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Existential Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Best time of the year. Footballs, and today I can finally wear a hoodie...and it's construction season. For a woodie no less. Feels good man. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Existential Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Best time of the year. Footballs, and today I can finally wear a hoodie...and it's construction season. For a woodie no less. Feels good man. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaestroJr Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Mystic Timbers looking better every day! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EjectorAir Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Hey everyone. I'm from Ohio Valley Coasters and we do WEEKLY Mystic Timbers updates. Here is the video from this weekend. If you were not able to make it out to KI to see the progress check out this video! Subscribe for more! https://youtu.be/9zGcM9eE6E0 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveinphoenix Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Hey everyone. I'm from Ohio Valley Coasters and we do WEEKLY Mystic Timbers updates. Here is the video from this weekend. If you were not able to make it out to KI to see the progress check out this video! Subscribe for more! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Welcome aboard, i was hoping you guys were on here. You have the best video updates there are. Always look forward to seeing your newest vid. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2012Jarrett Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I noticed something when I was there getting pictures on Sunday. The number on the left is obviously the pre-lift bit, notice how it pretty much dead indicates the level of the station track. This is shown to be level with the shed in the shed rendering, so that should be the level of the shed because if A=B and B=C, A=C. Now look how low that is, if that's a drop track it's the lamest drop track ever and a massive waste of money. Got the rest of the pictures I took on my blog if you're interested but that's the biggest thing from my construction update. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcwizard13 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 ^ Fantastic picture there and on your blog as well of the progress so far. I hadn't seen some of those views yet. As far the drop track, ever since the announcement I've been against the idea that drop track is in the shed, but I guess that's even more reason for it not to be drop track. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I don't think there will be drop track in the shed. I can't think of another place for them to put a train shed, in which case, I can't conceive of a way to have the drop track and train shed in the same building given the dimensions in the blueprints and the renderings. GCI's typically have their train sheds before the station. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryoj Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I thought that the renderings showing that the train enters the shed at the same elevation as it leaves the station eliminated the chance of it being a drop track? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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