I think the time is coming when people begin to realize just how monstrous this thing is. Every time I go up there I'm surprised to see that thing. It will certainly change the landscape.

Just the sight of the thing gets me in goosebumps.

The train is still running right now. Is there haunt rehersal tonight or are workers still working through the night and using the train as a mode of transport?

The train is still running right now. Is there haunt rehersal tonight or are workers still working through the night and using the train as a mode of transport?

Yes.

Terpy, in your heart you knew he would

Perhaps the train is assisting those with a need to know about clearance issues. Like, will it hit the track, etc...

Just the sight of the thing gets me in goosebumps.

When nightfall hits and you walk past it in its current state and you're looking at the track for the second hill, it is absolutely terrifying. And this is in near pitch black, and you can see the silhouette of the track itself among the night sky and the trees right next to it.

Trust me, I didn't get to look at the webcam for construction updates until just now, so imagine the look on my face when I saw it during 'Hearse'als; it truly scared me seeing something that big in the freakin DARK.

Pitch Black Nighttime + Diamondback = Scary yet awesome.

It looks like there might be some of the tan supports laying on the ground by the 2nd hill now. There is a lot of activity going on there. The crane is definitely at work.

^

Glad the crane didnt call off sick today.

Look at how steep it's gonna have to go....

This ride's gonna be awesome!

Very awesome

Would anyone mind posting some good pics from the webcam on here? The webcam on the website doesn't seem to work for the computer I'm on.

Look at how steep it's gonna have to go....

This ride's gonna be awesome!

I'm still not holding my breathe on 74 degrees...only until RailRider's protractor confirmation will I be fully convinced!!

Sadly I wont be able to go to the park until 10-11-08.

^

Glad the crane didnt call off sick today.

Yes, there are cranes

Indeed, there are cranes

And soon....next year!

Terpy, who just HAD to (and who IS going to ride Nitro again before he can ride Diamondback....no matter what...)

Whoa! Just looking at that second hill take shape, and I can feel the Gs already! Oh, yeah.

Look at how steep it's gonna have to go....

This ride's gonna be awesome!

I'm still not holding my breathe on 74 degrees...only until RailRider's protractor confirmation will I be fully convinced!!

Sorry cant confirm it with my protractor yet, but rest assured it will be 74 degrees

Watching this go up piece by piece is even more exciting than the Maverick construction. For one it is a lot closer than "The Point". Also, this is such a major mile stone for Kings Island. This is like nothing that they have ever had. I think this factor alone make the excitement that much more intense.

On a side note though... they have seemed to drop lift hill construction like a bad habit. However the second hill is doing a fine job of showing how much of a behemoth this will truely be. (No Pun Intended)

I just checked the webcam for the first time in about a week and my first reaction when they showed the second hill was WHOA!

That does look really steep. Can't wait to see it in person on Saturday!!!

^Lucky!

Those CGI videos of the ride do not do this ride justice, as do the real pics from the web cam! The real images look far more powerful! This ride is going to instill much awe.

Im heading to the park next weekend and every weekend after that until parks close. WHOOO!

Considering that track gets so close to the train if the train blew its whistle and diamond back was coming wouldn't that burn the riders?

I rode the train last night and it was a whole new experience going under that track. It will be really something with the coaster trains going by overhead.

I got a wide view and I saw that the area just outside the Crypt Cave entrance is littered with First drop pieces, probably 5-6 of them.

And it looks like the first of them is about to go in:

^^Yes!! The 74 degree angle can at least partially start to be gauged!!

HOLY COW!

NO! THE WABCAM ISNT WORKING ON MY COMPUTER AND THEY ARE PUTTING A PIECE OF TRACK IN PLACE!

I would love to know how many hits the webcam gets a day?

I would love to know how many hits the webcam gets a day?

Take the number of frequently active members on this site and multiply by 10. That should give a good idea.

where is the 10 coming from? and whats considerd frequently?