BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 A Whole New Ride: Disney Monorail Cab For Sale Posted by Samuel Reiman at 10:47 am This cab led the red monorail to Walt Disney World’s grand opening in 1971 in Orland, Fla. (Photo courtesy eBay.com) It glides as softly as a cloud, there’s no chance the track will bend, and it comes from the most magical place on Earth… but we can’t promise a full-on song-and-dance ensemble breaking out at your local courthouse. This 1971 Walt Disney World Mark IV Monorail Train is now listed on eBay, with bidding closing at 4:30 p.m. ET Wednesday, May 7. This cab led the red monorail during Walt Disney World’s grand opening in 1979 in Orlando, Fla. Most of the original cabs were destroyed after the Mach VI monorails came in in 1989, but this one retains all of its original components such as doors, seats and controls. The cab has some extensive wear from use and would most likely require local pickup, but Hakuna Matata, it truly is a major piece of Disney history for anyone to own. For the official listing, click HERE » http://www.ebay.com/itm/390832391157 http://msn.foxsports.com/speed/cars/a-whole-new-ride-disney-monorail-cab-for-sale-2/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Here's the working eBay link...http://www.ebay.com/itm/390832391157 It's listed at $189k "buy it now" or "make an offer" and has had 11 offers so far. I've got an extra 8 bucks... who's in? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 LOL....I just started a different thread about this being my new RV. Because you can never have too many monorail threads, right? BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Here's the working eBay link...http://www.ebay.com/itm/390832391157 It's listed at $189k "buy it now" or "make an offer" and has had 11 offers so far. I've got an extra 8 bucks... who's in? I will match that $8. But is that the $8 you are offering to put a giant F on Lou's yard? BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 I was going to buy it but they won't ship it. Dang Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 I wonder what the story is behind this monorail car? If you read the Ebay ad carefully, they disclose that it's located in Georgia. I've heard there was a monorail car on display in Georgia at a place called the Tyrone Depot. I guess that's a place for Honey Boo Boo types to get married in a nice junkyard setting. Here's a link to the place: http://tyronedepot.com/node/1 A quick look on Bing maps confirms that this is our monorail: Street view: You'd think they'd take better care of something worth $190K. TCD BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daverene 14 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 I'm sure my hoa would love that parked in the back yard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 You know, this has gotten me to thinking. Doesn't Lou have a house "near Atlanta?" Do you think Lou lives at the Tyrone Depot? TCD BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Thanks guys, but be sure include enough dynamite for me to blow it up. :mad-scientist: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 You know, this has gotten me to thinking.Doesn't Lou have a house "near Atlanta?"Do you think Lou lives at the Tyrone Depot?TCDHe does. Hmmmm..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 I wonder why they even have it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Doesn't Lou have a house "near Atlanta?" Do you think Lou lives at the Tyrone Depot? TCD Yes we do. The Georgia house is less than an hour away from Tyrone Depot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 LOL....I just started a different thread about this being my new RV. Because you can never have too many monorail threads, right? Great minds! And no you cannot. I will match that $8. But is that the $8 you are offering to put a giant F on Lou's yard? I'll scrounge up another $8 You know, this has gotten me to thinking. Doesn't Lou have a house "near Atlanta?" Do you think Lou lives at the Tyrone Depot? TCD Nifty sleuthing, TCD! And either I've been watching too much Sherlock, or you might be onto something there... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Yes we do. The Georgia house is less than an hour away from Tyrone Depot. Fixed it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 If I recall that thing has changed hands several times over the years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 I'm putting it on my watch list. If I can pick it up for $1,000 I'll buy it. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Check out the interior pics. The lever is intact. All the seating is still there. Which unfortunately would have to be ripped out to do the RV conversion. But the lever can remain. In fact, I'm thinking of putting the bathroom in the front cab, and rigging up the lever to flush the toilet. BradyBzLyn...Mo and Katman1356...Jason 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 In fact, I'm thinking of putting the bathroom in the front cab, and rigging up the lever to flush the toilet. Now that the monorails at WDW will be automated and won't need a lever pusher, they could do that too.They don't allow guests to ride up front anyway, so why not put a toilet there? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 I found a blog article about this monorail. Supposedly, it's been at this junkyard, sitting outside, since 2002: http://micechat.com/54874-monorail-red-tyrone/ Also, did you notice how they didn't post any photos of the rear of it on eBay? This might be why: I'll bet this thing is VERY rough. TCD BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 7 hours to go in the bidding and so far there have been 44 offers. I'm assuming none are close enough to the asking price. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 I'm betting that it runs just as well as the current WDW monorails, so get those bids in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 I placed my bid. A buck 3 eighty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GAFortFans..Shawn 16 Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 I'm sure my hoa would love that parked in the back yard For $189000 it's going in the front yard!!! BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Surprise!!!It didn't sell. I guess my $1,000 offer wasn't enough to buy it. Lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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