Vertical Construction Has Begun!

Looks like their securing the bottom of the drop right now

I take that back, it looks like the top of the lift upside down, which makes more sense

I think you were right the first time. The top of the lift appears to be hanging from the crane now.

Yea bottom of the drop is in, top of the hill is about to be lifted into place.

I'm going with my first guess then! Lol yeah I see the one on the crane now

It looks like they are finally about to level off the lift and top it.

Got the lift hill up quick!

From Ok,Ok,Alright I must admit Cedar Point is Freakin AWESOME!!!!:
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/559677_473894905982207_...2838_n.jpg

Man see what I miss because I have to go to work. You guys are lucky.

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/320545_474129715958726_1...6694_n.jpg

It still looks like there's an intended gap there. That transfer track section is very close to being aligned so there's no way it's simply moved over. There must be some kind of piece that fills the gap and holds the locking hardware to lock/unlock the track pieces together.

Looks like they are starting on the Wing over drop.

TTD 120mph said:
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/320545_474129715958726_1...6694_n.jpg

It still looks like there's an intended gap there. That transfer track section is very close to being aligned so there's no way it's simply moved over. There must be some kind of piece that fills the gap and holds the locking hardware to lock/unlock the track pieces together.

I too feel the same way. I'm not saying that there is a mathematical error, but more like a missing piece like you said.

IMO, I don't think the rest of vertical construction would have continued if there was any kind of error. It might be the angle, or it might be a removable track piece to get the trains on and off. Who knows.

TTD 120mph said:
It still looks like there's an intended gap there.

Nah. Never underestimate the illusion perspective can create.

That's very cool.

TwistedWicker77 said:
IMO, I don't think the rest of vertical construction would have continued if there was any kind of error. It might be the angle, or it might be a removable track piece to get the trains on and off. Who knows.

Maybe that was one of the surprises that CP didn't tell us?! It was going to have a crash at the end of the ride like in Rollercoaster Tycoon!

Winged Roller Coaster 1 has crashed!

I really don't think they made a mistake, but even if they did, it's better to have it happen now than just a couple weeks prior to opening for the season. *Cough * Maverick *Cough*

I believe that section of the track will have this feature that Diamondback has on it. A portion of the track expands and contracts so that there is not a noticeable gap where the transfer section starts and ends.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxgybzuXdYw&feature=player_detailpage#t=161s

First drop is already half way done.

Does anyone have a picture of that first drop?