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Monorail Red Updated
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A major fault with the current trains is the door design which precludes a no-step entry, which is awful for wheelchair and ECVs. We've seen the ability for the automation system to deliver precise and exact stopping points for trains in the station, so it would be interesting to see if they can leverage it with any type of automated load ramp in a new station.
JoeCamel
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Truck loading ramps?
A simple air ramp which raises and lowers after the doors have opened? If it failed to deploy the step would be no worse than what is presently there.
JoeCamel
Well-Known Member
What if a churro rolled under and it couldn't retract?
ppete1975
Well-Known Member
new meaning to a churro costing an arm and a legWhat if a churro rolled under and it couldn't retract?
You'd have an upset guest who lost their $12 Churro.What if a churro rolled under and it couldn't retract?
5 second rule?
Creathir
Premium Member
For sure, or possibly an intermediary system to allow the current trains to operate with new trains which would allow a fully level loading.
TrainsOfDisney
Well-Known Member
Minor point but they are diesel fired steam trains, not diesel powered.
The steam is still powering the train.
CaptainNicko
Active Member
OK, so I just spent 3 hours reading NTSB reports and interviews. I blame you.
Edit: It was interesting reading. Tragic, but fascinating insight on a slice of operations - https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?NTSBNumber=DCA09FR008
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As if on schedule...
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Monorail E Stop?
We were heading towards the MK monorail station as orange was leaving on the resort line and heard a rather terrible sound. I honestly think it sounded like the tires skidding along the beam. Hopefully nothing major but regardless, the resort monorail line is currently down. (Sorry for image...
Disone
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Despite the picture, could not have been monorail orange. Monorail orange is literally partially disassembled in the shop.As if on schedule...
Monorail E Stop?
We were heading towards the MK monorail station as orange was leaving on the resort line and heard a rather terrible sound. I honestly think it sounded like the tires skidding along the beam. Hopefully nothing major but regardless, the resort monorail line is currently down. (Sorry for image...
The night time lighting plus headlight pointing towards the camera must throwing off the color.
Bender123
Well-Known Member
I literally said diesel powered steam trains...as in diesel powers the steam.
Most likely Red(?) but I was just making a general comment about reliability after the discussions.
Granted we don't know the cause.
TrainsOfDisney
Well-Known Member
That’s why I said minor point... it’s diesel fired, not diesel powered. Most RR’s would actually call it an “oil burner” but that’s for another thread... ha.
Some shots of Monorail Red
mikeymouse
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Check out those LED headlights! I knew they converted all the old strobes to LED but just now seeing the new LED headlights.Some shots of Monorail Red
JoeCamel
Well-Known Member
Look at the pilot! All alone in the cab yet has PPE in place, good showSome shots of Monorail Red
castlecake2.0
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I’ve actually been impressed with how compliant the cast has been in areas where it would be easy not to be, as you said, very good show
also the paint job looks amazing!
Think it is very simple. Many of the CM's feel lucky they still have a jobs and they aren't going to blow it by not following the rules of wearing a mask.