I know. I've said multiple times they were"rebuilt." However for all intents and purposes for operations they were new trains. Why you might ask? Well these "new" monorails cannot be created by just simply attaching the parts together. It has to meticulously tested and calibrated in order to ensure safety and effectiveness.
"The train will be subject to the same extensive testing as any new vehicle we add to our transportation fleet," Disney spokeswoman Zoraya Suarez said."
http://articles.orlandosentinel.com...l-two-trains-disney-spokeswoman-zoraya-suarez
That took thousands of man hours to accomplish.
The second, Monorail Peach was made not only of reused components but also brand new materials. It notably took two years to finally get her into service. She's much more a new train then Teal.
That's not right though. Since last year these trains have been in the midst of an automation system rollout. Teal first, and Silver is about to follow down that path. This is costing them millions to do.
Here's my outline of where budget went(if missed things just let me know):
2009-Budget was used testing the system and new train.
2010-Budget was used constructing new monorail components.
2011-should be a continuation of that project/testing. I'd hazard it was around this time after being handed the NTSB review they began looking for contractors to handle the update. Which leads us to today.
A multi year phase in of new automated technologies. They also put together enough money to update the seats and carpet. They look good too!
I can understand where you're coming from, but honestly they've been through a grueling couple years. They're only now getting it out of the worst. Give them time to finish these updates and enhancements. They're obviously turning their attention to the interiors. I don't think the staff have been lax. It's just you can only do so much when your bidgets are small, and you're under time pressure to complete late updates.
