The construction of the tallest, fastest and meanest roller coaster to ever strike Kings Island continues. The construction of the first helix after the hammerhead is near completion, and vertical supports are in place in the area where the second helix will go outside the Beast entrance. It won't be long before track piece #129 goes into place after the splashdown, completing the construction of the 5,282-foot steel coaster.
While the construction of Diamondback heads down the stretch, the park is preparing for the arrival of the trains. The trains are coming from Switzerland, and they'll begin arriving in half-train increments.
The trains on Diamondback will feature unique, open-air stadium-style seating that will allow riders to experience an unobstructed view of all the thrills and excitement on the world's best new roller coaster.
Kings Island will be the first park in the United States with trains of this style on a roller coaster.
Is it April 18 yet?
- Don Helbig
