NEW REPLACMENT Schindler 5500 Traction Elevators + A Lone 400A - Golden Nugget (Biloxi, MS)

I filmed these earlier in 2024 when they were all Schindler 400As. Now later in the year, Schindler is replacing all 3 400As with BRAND NEW Schindler 5500 MRL Traction Elevators. The 400As are from 2004 and are getting fully replaced 20 years later, why??? Now I know these did not run good originally, but still it is jarring and out of left field.

In addition to the replacements, they are also adding a 4th Car. Minus the sus noises on the 5500, it runs well. Can't wait to see these in service if I return to the area. As for the remaining 400A, it runs the same, not good.

There's a SMALL chance these replacements are 3300 XLs, mostly judging the door frames that are not normally used with 5500s, but I'm still confident in my investigation as these do not have high pitch sounds to their motors. It sounds like every other 5500 I've been on.

OG Elevators:
Elevator Brand: Schindler
Elevator Model (if identifiable): 400A
Elevator Type: Traction
Number of Elevators: WAS 3, now 1
Floors Served: 6
Installed: 2004
Current Controller: Miconic GX
Capacity: 3500 lbs
Speed: 350 FPM

Original Fixtures:
Buttons: Adams Survivor Plus CA (Schindler HT VR)
Floor Indicator: Schindler HT VR (EPCO)
Directional Lanterns: Schindler HT VR
Chimes/Bells: Schindler 400A

NEW Elevators:
Elevator Brand: Schindler
Elevator Model (if identifiable): 5500
Elevator Type: MRL Traction
Number of Elevators: Currently 3, will be 4
Floors Served: 6
Installed: 2024
Current Controller: Miconic MX
Capacity: 3500 lbs
Speed: 350 FPM

Original Fixtures:
Buttons: EPCO Prime Mettle
Floor Indicator: Schindler Linea Vetro VR? LCD
Directional Lanterns: Schindler Linea Arrow (Interior) / Schindler Linea VR Digital (Exterior)
Chimes/Bells: Schindler Linea
Voice: New Schindler

Recorded: December 28th, 2024
Phone Used: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Chime Sampled by yours truly and edited on Audacity
Video Edited on Clipchamp

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