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I have been told that the original hydraulic equipment is still in use for the cars
that transport tourists from the ground level to the first and second stages.
This would be the hydraulic pump. (This equipment is behind a glass enclosure.)
Image provided by: Elly Avatori
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Another view of the hydraulic pump. (This equipment is behind a glass enclosure.)
With glass enclosure walls it's important to maintain your automatic oilers as intended!
Image provided by: Phillip McKracken
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Another view of the hydraulic pump and the glass enclosure.
Image provided by: Robin Newton
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The top of a hydraulic accumulator.
Image provided by: Phillip McKracken
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A side view of the same hydraulic accumulator.
Image provided by: Phillip McKracken
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Another view of the same hydraulic accumulator.
Image provided by: Phillip McKracken
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Another view of the same hydraulic accumulators.
Image provided by: Esky Látore
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Another view of the same hydraulic accumulators.
Image provided by: Esky Látore
Sheaves "R" Us!
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Image provided by: Mike Rafone
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Image provided by: Duane Pipe
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Image provided by: Patrick MaGroen
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Image provided by: Bill Ding
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Image provided by: Phillip McKracken
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José writes, "I have been to Paris recently and I took this
peculiar photograph of two Otis mechanics repairing a sheave."
Image provided by: José Luis Colilla from Spain
José works for an elevator company in Spain - Muchas Gracias José!
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Here's a close-up of the two mechanics. What do you suppose they are repairing?
Be the first person to e-mail me the correct answer and you will win an
elevatorbob's Elevator Pictures coffee mug!
Image provided by: José Luis Colilla
Runways
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Image provided by: Bill Ding
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Image provided by: Doug Graves
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Image provided by: Gene Poole
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Image provided by: Ella Vader
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Notice the "cogs" on both sides of the guide track.
Is this part of the safety device or...?
Image provided by: Gene Poole
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Image provided by: Gene Poole
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Image provided by: Bill Ding
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Image provided by: Bill Ding
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Image provided by: Bill Ding
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Image provided by: Doug Graves
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Please note that several ropes pass through this boarding area.
...and two eyeballs are observing you at all times!
Image provided by: Doug Graves
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Image provided by: Doug Graves
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