Monorail Purple Being Retired

s8film40

s8film40

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EPCOT Explorer said:
And just have one "new" Mono? That would a bit odd...
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That really wouldn't be that odd. The first Mark VI was installed and went through months of testing right alongside the operating Mark IV's. The last of the Mark IV's were removed years after the entire Mark VI fleet was complete, for a time there were 14 monorails.
 
EPCOT Explorer

EPCOT Explorer

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s8film40 said:
That really wouldn't be that odd. The first Mark VI was installed and went through months of testing right alongside the operating Mark IV's. The last of the Mark IV's were removed years after the entire Mark VI fleet was complete, for a time there were 14 monorails.
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Really now? Very interesting!
 
WishIwasThere

WishIwasThere

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Timon said:
Yes, I do. I was just pointing out a different take on a cab configuration and paint job. While I'm not a fan of the blunt nose style and favor the current Lear jet look, I especially like the vents added to the lower guide wheel covers, the black window style the very smooth exterior look. While I think DL's monorails are very nice I think pushing a contemporary modern look in Florida fits better.

IMO if Disney is going to spend Big $$$ on two new cabs why not do a little R & D and make something unique. The interiors could be overhauled too. The inspiration picture below is a the interior of the current Bombardier M-VI (it's new, ignore the cardboard covering the floor) Of course, some LED lighting at night would be very cool.
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It looks nice, but the interior look a lot narrower that the WDW monorails, which would affect the capacity of them, since they are a mode of trasportation, not a ride like the DL version originally was meant to be.
 
Timon

Timon

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WishIwasThere said:
It looks nice, but the interior look a lot narrower that the WDW monorails, which would affect the capacity of them, since they are a mode of trasportation, not a ride like the DL version originally was meant to be.
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The Las Vegas cars are the same size, as the WDW Mark VI, just laid out different. One set of double doors per car, no middle pillars, and a side space for wheel chairs. FYI the floor is level with the car floor to get wheeled things on board.
 
hpyhnt 1000

hpyhnt 1000

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Timon said:
The Las Vegas cars are the same size, as the WDW Mark VI, just laid out different. One set of double doors per car, no middle pillars, and a side space for wheel chairs. FYI the floor is level with the car floor to get wheeled things on board.
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I believe the Mark IV trains were level with the station platforms when they were in operation. However, the Mark VI trains, since they were larger, had a floorbase that was higher than the Mark IV trains, which accounts for the step that must be taken when loading/unloading, even after I believe the station platforms were raised.
 
s8film40

s8film40

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hpyhnt 1000 said:
I believe the Mark IV trains were level with the station platforms when they were in operation. However, the Mark VI trains, since they were larger, had a floorbase that was higher than the Mark IV trains, which accounts for the step that must be taken when loading/unloading, even after I believe the station platforms were raised.
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Actually this is true but not the reason for the step, all of the platforms were raised higher for the new trains but cannot be raised to be level with the entrance of the trains due to the way the doors operate. The doors swing around and then lift up to lock in place, this was the only way the could figure out how to make the doors automatically open and still be completely flush with the train. The Las Vegas doorways are recessed and the doors slide but the trains are perfectly level with the platform.
 
Timon

Timon

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s8film40 said:
Actually this is true but not the reason for the step, all of the platforms were raised higher for the new trains but cannot be raised to be level with the entrance of the trains due to the way the doors operate. The doors swing around and then lift up to lock in place, this was the only way the could figure out how to make the doors automatically open and still be completely flush with the train. The Las Vegas doorways are recessed and the doors slide but the trains are perfectly level with the platform.
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Excellent point. Here is a picture of the LVM showing how the doors are not flush but as quoted allow for a level floor between station and train.
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hpyhnt 1000

hpyhnt 1000

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s8film40 said:
Actually this is true but not the reason for the step, all of the platforms were raised higher for the new trains but cannot be raised to be level with the entrance of the trains due to the way the doors operate. The doors swing around and then lift up to lock in place, this was the only way the could figure out how to make the doors automatically open and still be completely flush with the train. The Las Vegas doorways are recessed and the doors slide but the trains are perfectly level with the platform.
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Ah, thats true... forgot about the door mechanics. :eek:
 
WEDMagic

WEDMagic

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Disney is self insured

..on the whole thats what insurance is for to fix both trains.
Disney self insures themselves at their parks and resorts as the cost of actual policy is absurd. So they would have to cover the costs not a insurance company
 
lazyboy97o

lazyboy97o

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If and when there is a Mark VIII, I think I'd like to see the trains be a little rounder. The Mark VIs, to me, just do not look as sleek as the Mark Vs or even the Mark IVs. The Mark IVs look a bit more angular, but the Mark VIs do look rather boxy.
 

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