AMAZING Motor & LOUD Relays! Vintage Dover Hydraulic Elevator that is 50 Years Old

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  • Опубліковано 30 жов 2024
  • Filmed on July 8, 2018: This is in the Vet Administration Building at Veterinary Medical Science at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX. When I was on campus, I decided to check up on this one amazing piece of beauty that is still original from last year ago. I LOVE this elevator A LOT! I am sorry that I took a lot of rides on it because this thing brings such a relaxing piece of a musical while listening to that motor. Also, listen to the loud relays clicking in the basement. VERY musical sounding to my ears! As you can see, PTL added the fire service fixtures in the 2000’s I believe. As you know, PTL is a Christian company which stands for Praise The Lord! While I not a fan of the PTL fixtures in general, being that it’s a Christian company can be a good intention, although I think it still generic at the same time. Anyways, I hope you enjoy a relaxing ride on this AMAZING dream beauty! One of my absolute most favorite elevators on the Texas A&M’s campus! :D Installed in 1968.
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  • @ATK_J.Y.S_I.N.D_Offical
    @ATK_J.Y.S_I.N.D_Offical Рік тому +1

    I have three word to say: EPIC, REAL & AWESOME!

  • @mallguy8970
    @mallguy8970 10 місяців тому

    That motor was insane!!!

  • @badgerstateelevators6363
    @badgerstateelevators6363 6 років тому +1

    Now this is what I call a roaring motor. I love it!

  • @ZZ9ProductionsOFFICIAL
    @ZZ9ProductionsOFFICIAL 6 років тому +2

    There's only one word I can use to describe that elevator: EPIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @clarkinthedark1
    @clarkinthedark1 Рік тому

    Awesome motor sound!

  • @SkyvatorProductions
    @SkyvatorProductions Рік тому

    I was in Abilene, TX today for a day trip and explored Hardin-Simmons University. I found an Esco elevator in the Science Building that had those exact same fixtures that was also installed in the 1960s. I then went to McMuary University and found a very amazing 1960s Dover with the clear circle buttons that light up and you can hear those relays very well when you push the button. And it was a huge disappointment, I'm going to need to return when school starts again, but I found a super rare swing door elevator that looks like a wheelchair lift, but is actually an elevator. It worked and you can hear the motor and it has a black button. Unfortunately, the door knob was locked and you could only call the elevator, not ride it. You can call it from the other floors, but you could not open it. I'll probably go back when school starts, as it is the only elevator in the building and they have to keep it unlocked. I bet it has scissor gates too and everything. Not sure the fixtures on the call button, but it looked like a doorbell a little bit. It was a small black button.

    • @JimLiElevators
      @JimLiElevators  Рік тому

      So Hardin-Simmons has a decent amount of old vintage elevators such as the rare swing door elevator? When do you think you'd maybe revisit back Abilene again? And I also do not mean to ask you this, but what happened in Scottsdale when you got busted by security for filming an elevator and where it happened? Based on the story you told me, it seemed like it almost did not end well, which is exactly a proven example of what could happen when you get busted. It almost sounded like security came close on putting you on criminal probation or something. Not saying it actually is, but it's almost similarly like that though. See, none of this happens in College Station at all. And yes, small cities (especially in Texas) are the most friendliest towards elevator photography. Speaking of, how friendly is Abilene when it comes to filming? I've never been to Abilene before, nor does it look like I ever will.

    • @SkyvatorProductions
      @SkyvatorProductions Рік тому

      @@JimLiElevators Hardin-Simmons only has that one vintage elevator. The rest were all modernized or new installs. There was a freight elevator being modernized and it got a tin cab. You will probably ask if I got parts. I saw a box with elevator stuff, but I was not sure if it was for the new modernization or a scrap box. I did not see any buttons, call stations, or indicators. I also could not find a technician to talk to and I looked for an elevator van to see if he may have been around there, and could not find it. It was in a back area at the Moody Student Center. Keep in mind, this is a private university, so I could get in trouble for going in back areas since I was on private property. The second university which was McMurry University had better elevators. McMurry University had that swing door elevator and that vintage Dover Elevator. I will try to return to Abilene soon, because I missed out on the library, which has an elevator from 1963. It says wheelchair lift on records, but it's a full blown 2 story building. This means I bet it has a swing door too. I was too late when I got to the library, as it was 15 minutes after it closed at 5:00 PM. I also want to check out Abilene Christian University, which is another university there. In Scottsdale, it happened at the Galleria Corporate Center Parking Garage. He came close to calling the police because he said, "I have to report this." I think if anything, I probably would have been banned from ever going back. Luckily, nothing happened. Abilene, ehhhh, I didn't find it very friendly. At Hardin-Simmons, this guy and a lady came on the elevator and the guy asked if I was doing alright and him and this lady kept staring at me. In another building, this lady asked, "how may I help you" before I could even find the elevator. I had to be careful because I was at a private university too. I didn't find Abilene very friendly. I actually thought College Station and Lubbock were both friendlier. I didn't like the vibes in Abilene. I wouldn't say it's hard to film in, but people seemed to stare at elevator photographers. That was only based off one building I was in though. I haven't filmed the entire city, so I can't speak for that.

    • @JimLiElevators
      @JimLiElevators  Рік тому

      @@SkyvatorProductionsSo I see that there were three university campuses you’ve went to in Abilene. Hardin-Simmons, McMurray, and Abilene Christian. I’ve never been to Abilene, nor will I ever get a chance to. Since you live in Dallas now, would you still consider saying that Dallas is hands-down a million times better than Phoenix? Not necessarily about filming. The reason I curiously asked you this question is because I remembered long time ago you used to always tell me countless times that took song was hands-down million times better than El Paso when you lived in Tucson at that time before moving to Phoenix, even though I know your opinions have changed since then, and I already knew your explanation. Yes, I’m very well aware that small cities (especially in Texas) are very tolerant with elevator photography. Considering Dallas is one of the largest cities much like Houston and San Antonio, I’m quite shocked that Dallas is pretty friendly with elevator photography unlike Houston. Oh and speaking of Dallas, if you ever get a chance to, do you think you would be able to check the parking garage elevators right across the street from Bank Of America Plaza in downtown? They are Otis Elevonic 401 from 1985. Just don’t go inside the office tower since those elevators were modernized by Fujitec. I mainly just wanted to know if the parking garage elevators are still original since I’ve heard they have plans to modernize them. I will be coming back to Dallas again at some point during the winter since I have that Asian Christian conference that I attend, but I have at least a couple days of free time and going out to film elevators. Speaking of old Otis elevators, go to Waco! There is this parking garage right by the old historic Alico Building, and they have a couple of Otis black button elevators from the 60s. Besides, Waco is a very friendly city with elevator photography much like College Station. And if you do get a chance since you have all this free time, would you also want to consider visiting Southern Methodist University? Just like Texas A&M, it’s ranked one of the best schools in Texas, and not only that, they have like more than 10 vintage old Otis black button elevators which you should check out! All original and no signs of any modernizations.

    • @SkyvatorProductions
      @SkyvatorProductions Рік тому

      @@JimLiElevators Hello, I have not yet been to ACU before. I went to the other two universities. I'm sure one day you'll drive through Abilene on a road trip or something. Jim, Dallas is 100% hands down a million times better than Phoenix in every way. You were not kidding when you said that Dallas is friendly to film in. It truly is for sure. I even took a picture of escalators at the North Park Neiman Marcus in front of a police officer and he didn't say anything. I was getting ready to get confronted lol, but I was pleasantly surprised. I've taken so many pictures of elevators and escalators. Today, I was at North East Mall and I got a picture of the Dillard's escalators and an employee saw me and didn't even question me. I also saw another guy at the North Park Neiman Marcus taking pictures of shoes. I also have to say, you were spot on about Phoenix not being a friendly city. I feel like I had more problems in Phoenix with photography. Not necessarily getting busted, but I'd get really dirty stares from people, and a few times I was made fun of and bullied by other people who were shopping at the mall in Phoenix. This one mall called Superstition Springs Center, I've been bullied for filming there a few times and laughed at. People in Dallas are very nice and pleasant. I also must say Dallas is a lot friendlier than Los Angeles too. And Dallas is much friendlier than El Paso as well. Long ago, I did not know what the country was like beyond the desert. Now that I live in the great plains region of the US, I can say, the desert is not a friendly biome nor are any of the cities, except maybe Albuquerque and Las Vegas. Phoenix and Tucson both were still better than El Paso, but none of them can compare to Dallas. I never once had problems filming in Houston, but again, I use my phone. I will say, Dallas people are friendlier than Houston people, that is for sure. Outside of filming, I have seen it. I will check out the parking garage elevators across the street from Bank of America. Downtown Dallas may be different than the suburbs for filming in the sense that it might be hard, but I'll give it a try. That is great that you like to visit Dallas. It's a great city and the people are so nice and kind here. I will definitely take a day trip to Waco in the future. I have already visited SMU, but not yet filmed there. I plan to spend a couple of days filming the entire campus. Yes, they have a ton of vintage elevators.

  • @charliep2240
    @charliep2240 5 років тому

    EPIC RELAYS

  • @jonathanocto
    @jonathanocto 6 років тому

    The moter is soooooooo awesome!

  • @theodorepfeffer7342
    @theodorepfeffer7342 6 років тому +1

    Nice motor. Love those fixtures!

  • @LocoRails79
    @LocoRails79 6 років тому

    Awesome Motor!

  • @OPG2711
    @OPG2711 6 років тому +1

    EPIC MOTOR!

  • @charliep2240
    @charliep2240 5 років тому

    What an epic motor

  • @themaddasher7783
    @themaddasher7783 6 років тому

    Amazing A-pitched motor!

  • @charliep2240
    @charliep2240 5 років тому

    I need a take of this beauty

  • @joaquinvidela1207
    @joaquinvidela1207 21 день тому

    A extreme loudest motor

  • @charliep2240
    @charliep2240 5 років тому

    I hope it is not modded because it has an EPIC AND AWESOME motor

  • @BCsVators
    @BCsVators 6 років тому

    If you want to see those buttons, head to Vancouver. There is lots of nice ones that were made by Richmond.

    • @JimLiElevators
      @JimLiElevators  6 років тому +1

      The Pinnacle’s lobby elevator has that.

  • @MrEngineer20051
    @MrEngineer20051 6 років тому

    I also rode a Freight Elevator and it is Hydraulic and it sounded ALOT like that motor.

  • @tophound701
    @tophound701 6 років тому

    All it needs are some braille plates to make it accessible if it ever does need it that's just an easy fix you can stick on next to the buttons, but other than that it's good to go!!

  • @PNWElevatorAviation
    @PNWElevatorAviation 6 років тому

    The year my father was born in 1968!!

  • @charliep2240
    @charliep2240 5 років тому +1

    If I see a modernization on this elevator I will be super upset

  • @lucasnassar2778
    @lucasnassar2778 6 років тому

    That's the companies must be learned about it,why modernize a treasure(unless those old ones having trouble failing everytime)?

  • @MrEngineer20051
    @MrEngineer20051 6 років тому

    FIRST COMMENT

  • @MrEngineer20051
    @MrEngineer20051 6 років тому

    SECOND comment for you, Jim, PLAY ROBLOX

  • @romanfernandes3030
    @romanfernandes3030 6 років тому

    First