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DannyG wrote: That looks like it could possibly have a church themed building :sus:
Yes, it will be.

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Track complete :D
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The last piece going in after 160 days worth of construction, taken from KI's Twitter.

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And here's a video on TPR's youtube channel showing the track being maneuvered into position.
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An overview of the coaster from the bottom end of the site, taken from their FB page.

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WOW this looks amazing!
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Lift hill chain going in a few days ago:

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The station progressing:

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Images from KI's Twitter
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Trains have started to arrive:

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A closer look at the new trains!

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I hate the yellow!! I thought the trains would have the same colour as track. Purple and blue. But those seats look super comfy!!
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An image tweeted by KI showing the construction on the station.

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They also tweeted the following:
The process of placing the first Banshee train on the track could begin as early as today.
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The first train is now on the track, shown in these images from Kings Island's social media.

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Testing soon :)
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A selection of photos from Kings Island's FB page, showing the progress on the station building and also the trains in the storage area.

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I wonder why there is such a small control room, seems very small for such a big station. Also do we know if the building is going to be completely enclosed or will it not have sides?
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Honestly I really don't like the 2nd GEN B&M invert trains
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RollercoasterGEEK100 wrote: Honestly I really don't like the 2nd GEN B&M invert trains
why?
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SwEDEN wrote:
RollercoasterGEEK100 wrote: Honestly I really don't like the 2nd GEN B&M invert trains
why?
They look to bulky imo...  :(
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I get what you mean, but i'm reserving judgement until opening day. Who knows, it may work.
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If you have ridden the Swarm, you would know how comfy these style restraints are. Really looking forward to a testing video!
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Dan wrote: If you have ridden the Swarm, you would know how comfy these style restraints are. Really looking forward to a testing video!
Totally agree with you Dan, it also negates hitting your head on the side of the restraint as they is just the foam padding by the side of you
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