Since the Premier, Barry O’Farrell’s, announcement last week that Sydney’s iconic — and largely useless — monorail would finally be scrapped, there has hardly been an outpouring of grief.

The system, which links parts of the CBD with Darling Harbour and the south end of Chinatown, has ‘‘never been truly embraced by the community”, as O’Farrell noted, and it seems few will lament its passing.

Comedian Dan Ilic spoofing the Monorail. Credit:Nick Moir

But that doesn’t mean we should just let it be dismantled and drift off into the pages of history without notice, decided comedian Dan Ilic, who organised a flashmob-style film this morning to recreate the much-loved musical episode of The Simpsons starring (as it did for Homer and co) a monorail.

Ilic and co-conspirator Brendan Maclean took the role of Lyle Lanley, the conman who sold an overhead transport system to the Simpsons’ home town of Springfield, roping in passers-by to play whatever roles needed filling.