On further analysis, I have a suspicion this is actually a Westinghouse. There is no Schindler logo on the car panel nor on the door track. I could be wrong though :/
This is a Dover dry machine. There is a video of this and the machine room on my channel from ages ago. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qF5OZ23YRaM.htmlsi=84H9WT5OueK2h1Tw
Interesting that this elevator has the newer Gen3 fixtures, as well as the voice announcer system, even though it's hydraulic. Also, of these Otis digital lanterns, which do you like better? The Gen2 lantern (derived from Series-1 with the arrow), or the Gen3 lantern (the newer version)?
@@railroadelevators9258 ... yes but legend has it, that people will know that they are doing so without the cab not being there and therefore not accidentally go to enter and fall down the shaft...........
You seem really stoked about this elevator. I would love it if you told us more about it and what makes it special. Most of us know nothing about elevators.
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The plywood would indicate this is probably considered to have been converted to a materials lift/VRC rather than an elevator (although I didn't see any "no riders" signs, unless they are there and I didn't see them). Be aware that depending on what state this is in, this may NOT be getting any inspections, in which case, RIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK. The 2 counterweights may indicate a winding drum machine with separate car/drum counterweights (1 counterweight connected directly to the car, the other directly to the winding drum). This setup may be unusual though, usually the 2 counterweights would run in the same guide rails one above the other I think.
Yeah I've never seen anything like that before. I would've loved to see the machine room for this elevator, but sadly, it was on the roof and I didn't have the guts to ask about it :(
I think most if not all tiller-line elevators are winding-drum, at least from what I've seen. I may or may not have heard of the 2 counter-weights thing w/ it, not really sure. It is unusual nonetheless.
@@EWPA14 I think many of the 1920s pull rope elevators (and some from the 1910s) are actually traction. One example that comes to mind is the S.Heller pull rope elevator that ElevatorsOfLakeCounty found (which had a traction machine).
Yeah I’m not sure if this was winding drum or not. Not sure when the building was built either, but it is definitely newer than the non-electric S Heller I saw. (rip that thing :( ) And yes there was a “no riders” sign but I RODE IT ANYWAYS!
I knew it!!! A hand elevator! The mix of door types is also very interesting (gravity closing door on the lower landing, seen this on electric elevators but not hand), and a mechanically opening/closing door on the upper landing. Interesting that it has a "machine room". Usually the machinery is just exposed in the hoistway, though this setup might make it easier to work on. Can this be operated from outside? I notice the "no riders" sign. That may also explain the inspection date (this may be considered a material lift, material lifts may not be required to get periodic inspections in WI, though in CA they still do).
This sure was an interesting find. I should mention there is a basement, which I didn’t go to in this video. This elevator can be operated on the outside, but only on the first floor. so technically It’s not just for materials. Sadly, with the store closed, this elevator might meet it’s fate :(
