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Rare GAL! 1966 Westbrook Traction Elevator at History Museum of Catawba County (Newton, NC)
This is at a courthouse built 1924 turned into a Museum. This elevator is not original, being added on in 1966. Judging by the outside, I knew this had GAL fixtures, but I had no idea it would have these rare GAL White Buttons! I don't think I've seen anything like it on YT! The White Buttons don't light up, which is a bit dissapointing, but it was really cool to see!
The elevator itself rides fine for the most part despite the excessive noise and the abrupt stops. Pretty epic elevator with an unexpected twist!
Elevator Brand: Westbrook
Elevator Model (if identifiable): NA
Elevator Type: Traction
Floors Served: 3
Installed: 1966
Current Controller: Relay
Capacity: 1200 lbs
Speed: 75 FPM (according to records)/150 FPM?
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: GAL White Buttons
Floor Indicator: GAL Analog Numbers
Arrow Lanterns: NA
Chimes/Bells: NA
Elevator Ratings: 10/10
Overall Opinions: BEAUTIFUL
STF’s Elevator Rating Scale:
15. BEYOND EPIMAZING!!!
10: BEAUTIFUL
9: Nice
8: Good/Cool
7: Charming/Unique
6: Interesting/Average
5: Boring/A Bit Iffy
4: Needs Attention/Dislike
3: Junky/Despise
2: Disgusting/Garbage
1: Never riding again!
Recorded: May 2023
Phone Used: Samsung Galaxy Note20
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The elevator itself rides fine for the most part despite the excessive noise and the abrupt stops. Pretty epic elevator with an unexpected twist!
Elevator Brand: Westbrook
Elevator Model (if identifiable): NA
Elevator Type: Traction
Floors Served: 3
Installed: 1966
Current Controller: Relay
Capacity: 1200 lbs
Speed: 75 FPM (according to records)/150 FPM?
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: GAL White Buttons
Floor Indicator: GAL Analog Numbers
Arrow Lanterns: NA
Chimes/Bells: NA
Elevator Ratings: 10/10
Overall Opinions: BEAUTIFUL
STF’s Elevator Rating Scale:
15. BEYOND EPIMAZING!!!
10: BEAUTIFUL
9: Nice
8: Good/Cool
7: Charming/Unique
6: Interesting/Average
5: Boring/A Bit Iffy
4: Needs Attention/Dislike
3: Junky/Despise
2: Disgusting/Garbage
1: Never riding again!
Recorded: May 2023
Phone Used: Samsung Galaxy Note20
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Elevator Brand: Otis
Elevator Model (if identifiable): NA
Elevator Type: Hydraulic
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Est Installation: 1997
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Original Stuff Remaining: All Original
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Elevator Model (if identifiable): Oildraulic
Elevator Type: Hydraulic
Floors Served: 4
Installed: 1990
Current Controller: DMC
Capacity: 3500 lbs
Speed: 160 FPM
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: Dover Impulse (Contact Block)
Floor Indicator: Dover Red Dot Matrix Analog
Directional Lanterns: Dover Impulse
Chimes/Bells: Dover Up/Down / Dover Buzz
Replacements:
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Recorded: June 9th, 2023
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Elevator Brand: Dover
Elevator Type: Hydraulic (Oildraulic Model)
Floors Served: 3
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Original Stuff Remaining: All Original
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Elevator Brand: Otis
Elevator Model (if identifiable): Gen2
Elevator Type: MRL Traction
Number of Elevators: 4
Floors Served: 8
Installed: 2019
Current Controller: NA
Capacity: 3500 lbs (passengers), 4000 lbs (service)
Speed: 350 FPM
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Floor Indicator: Otis Blue LCD
Arrow Lanterns: Otis Circle (Exterior) / Otis Blue Digital (Interior)
Chimes/Bells: New Otis / Series 1 (Exterior)
Elevator Ratings: 7/10
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3: Junky/Despise
2: Disgusting/Garbage
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Elevator Model (if identifiable): HH-II?
Elevator Type: Hydraulic
Floors Served: 2
Installed: 1988
Current Controller: NA
Capacity: 3000 lbs
Speed: 125 FPM
Original Fixtures:
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Floor Indicator: Vector Red "Multi Light" Analog
Arrow Lanterns: Vector
Chimes/Bells: Vector / Montgomery Mech Bell
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2: Disgusting/Garbage
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