It's elevaTOUR Time! The Cambell Court Building Tour and Final Elevator Ride. Roanoke, VA

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  • Опубліковано 2 лип 2024
  • (12/2-28/-2021)
    As of next month the Campbell Court will be demolished. Here is a final in depth tour of this facility that served as Roanoke's bus depot
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 261

  • @LVElevators1
    @LVElevators1 2 роки тому +10

    Man that’s sad! I will miss that elevator too! This is the place where you got banned and got revoked, I remember that video from 2009.

  • @NWIndianaElevators
    @NWIndianaElevators 2 роки тому +7

    I am so glad that I went to this building back in October 2020! It will definitely be missed in the elevator community, and I LOVE the motor on this elevator!

  • @carselevators930
    @carselevators930 2 роки тому +3

    I used to watch this video all the time when I was in middle school. I will never forget this Elevator

  • @floppproductions7967
    @floppproductions7967 2 роки тому +8

    This is so upsetting, I used to watch this elevator almost all the time 12 years ago, so sad to see it go, we will never forget Bernard though lol.

  • @MrEngineer20051
    @MrEngineer20051 2 роки тому +11

    The elevator definitely does have an epic motor. It's sad to hear that it's going to be demolished, and I hope you can get parts from it.

  • @LittleRockElevators
    @LittleRockElevators 2 роки тому +6

    Noooo! 🥺😫 This elevator (and building)will definitely be missed

    • @Jonsgoofystuff
      @Jonsgoofystuff 2 роки тому +1

      yes :(

    • @SamSitar
      @SamSitar 2 роки тому +1

      @@Jonsgoofystuff i would keep that building

    • @Jonsgoofystuff
      @Jonsgoofystuff 2 роки тому +1

      @@SamSitar yes if you asked the whole elevator community if they wanted to keep it, most likely everyone will respond "yes"

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  2 роки тому

      I will miss it but It is useless as anything besides a transit hub

  • @What_The_Fuck_Did_I_Just_Watch
    @What_The_Fuck_Did_I_Just_Watch 2 роки тому +4

    I really love this building
    and elevator shaft

  • @johnnashvilleproductions4844
    @johnnashvilleproductions4844 2 роки тому +9

    I remember when he filmed this elevator by getting permission, very nice pleasure

  • @BluegrassElevators
    @BluegrassElevators 2 роки тому +2

    This elevator will never be forgotten.

  • @justine10186
    @justine10186 2 роки тому +15

    This is such a nice building, I don't know why they want to demolish it!

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  2 роки тому +2

      It is useless as anything besides a transit hub

    • @LiftEnthusiast2020OFFTOPIC
      @LiftEnthusiast2020OFFTOPIC 2 роки тому +2

      @@DieselDucy It has other uses! They could use this segment for the new renovated. Hopefully it will be a Signa 4!

    • @mariokart8715
      @mariokart8715 2 роки тому +1

      Signa4 was discontinued. They could use an Otis Gen2 instead.

  • @CarloCars13
    @CarloCars13 2 роки тому +2

    The interior looks pretty nice! Those 80’s Westy elevators have nice fixtures that I really like.

  • @testingtimid
    @testingtimid 2 роки тому +1

    Outstanding

  • @SkyeCutie4974
    @SkyeCutie4974 2 роки тому +2

    This is so sad. 😔😔😔 That elevator and this beautiful building will always be in our hearts. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @MrElevatorking
    @MrElevatorking 2 роки тому +1

    I recall that big incident involving the janitor back a decade ago. Can't believe time flew really fast. It is really sad to see the whole place go

  • @bigburgerboi2005
    @bigburgerboi2005 2 роки тому +3

    Will miss it 😰😭😢

  • @mariokart8715
    @mariokart8715 2 роки тому

    Some buildings in downtown Louisville in Kentucky were newly built with the old front facades; on Whiskey Row.

  • @bernardtheaubreycoxandcoolgame
    @bernardtheaubreycoxandcoolgame 2 роки тому +2

    Yep! It's the same one you rode with mack

  • @ElevatorsOfMissouri2024
    @ElevatorsOfMissouri2024 Рік тому

    So sad to see this building go that elevator will sure be missed! I will never forget about the Bernard! Hope you can keep a elevator part from the building!

  • @geneseetrainselevators2448
    @geneseetrainselevators2448 2 роки тому +2

    Sad that I won’t get to see this when I visit within the next few months, but there are plenty of other places to see in Roanoke for sure! The Dominion elevators are high up on my list, for sure, as well as anything else vintage I didn’t ride last time. By the way, WELL done with the editing, it brings back memories from 4-5 years ago! 😊😉😃 I’m really enjoying the newer content A LOT!

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  2 роки тому

      The Dominions are gone too. Modded by OTIS

    • @geneseetrainselevators2448
      @geneseetrainselevators2448 2 роки тому +1

      @@DieselDucy Oh goodness…. No more Dominions? Oof… I saw a video of one at a small building in Roanoke, but I think you’re referring to 707 Building… Knew those were gone, but there are at least 2 I think places that still have a Dominion or a Monarch.

    • @mariokart8715
      @mariokart8715 2 роки тому

      Did you get parts from that Dominion?

  • @hweh1
    @hweh1 2 роки тому

    I still remember this elevator.

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  2 роки тому

      it will be gone soon.

    • @hweh1
      @hweh1 2 роки тому

      @@DieselDucy yep, by the time I come here, it disappeared.

  • @xX_Kryptis_Xx
    @xX_Kryptis_Xx 2 роки тому +4

    Hopefully you are able to have parts of that elevator!

  • @ElevatorDude
    @ElevatorDude 2 роки тому +1

    Very sad to see this place and elevator go. They will truly be missed.

  • @MrMaster767
    @MrMaster767 2 роки тому +1

    Sad to see this building go.

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  2 роки тому +1

      Me too but It is useless as anything besides a transit hub

  • @PNWElevatorAviation
    @PNWElevatorAviation 2 роки тому

    Damn!! Rest In Peace Westy

  • @elevatorsofnorthernillinois
    @elevatorsofnorthernillinois 2 роки тому

    This will rest in peace.. sadly didn’t get to see this when i came in October

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  2 роки тому +1

      It will be gone in a few days.

  • @Dana_Danarosana
    @Dana_Danarosana 2 роки тому

    Dang it! I always wanted to see this place in person someday. It's like the visual definition of juxtaposition! But, at the same time, it always looks so immaculately cared for. It's a shame to see it go. Thankfully you have this (and other) video historical record(s) of it!

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  2 роки тому +1

      I know. At least it lives on in video.

  • @mallguy8970
    @mallguy8970 2 роки тому +2

    RIP Campbell Court 1986-2021

  • @bernardtheaubreycoxandcoolgame
    @bernardtheaubreycoxandcoolgame 2 роки тому +2

    I remember that you rode this elevator with Mack

  • @williselevators
    @williselevators 2 роки тому

    Rip the Campbell court building. You will be always remembered

  • @elevatorsofnewengland2020
    @elevatorsofnewengland2020 2 роки тому +1

    Man i wish i was in Roanoke before it is being demolished but my flight for Florida is after demolition and we would be in Roanoke for transfer of flights

  • @BuildingToursForLife1660-4
    @BuildingToursForLife1660-4 2 роки тому +1

    R.I.P goodbye old Westinghouse elevator 😞. I'll miss it even though I've never rode it unfortunately 😞

  • @LiftEnthusiast2020OFFTOPIC
    @LiftEnthusiast2020OFFTOPIC 2 роки тому

    Try and film the new elevators in the new building when they are up since some will be shops

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  2 роки тому

      most of it will be apartments.

    • @LiftEnthusiast2020OFFTOPIC
      @LiftEnthusiast2020OFFTOPIC 2 роки тому

      I’m sure they’ll pick something nice like ThyssenKrupp, Kone or Otis. If you get permission to film the lifts in the new building. But I think Campbell Court should have been grade 3 listed. This building has a beautiful mix of 1900s and 1980s architecture. And the offices could have been converted into apartments.

  • @traincentral1940
    @traincentral1940 2 роки тому +2

    Are you gonna be able to keep some parts for the museum?

  • @heidiv4039
    @heidiv4039 Рік тому

    I even see people go in and get to let's and go somewhere around the city

  • @rodney1279TheFlip
    @rodney1279TheFlip 2 роки тому +1

    This must be your favorite Elevator. This is like the 3rd time that you filmed this elevator.

  • @BluepuptweetElevators
    @BluepuptweetElevators 2 роки тому +2

    sad to see this building go since it was the first elevator Video I've watched on your channel, RIP Campbell Court, You Will Be Missed, now since you gave us a tour of the place, i can make a tribute to it in roblox

  • @bernardtheaubreycoxandcoolgame
    @bernardtheaubreycoxandcoolgame 2 роки тому +2

    I remember that at the end of the video it died

  • @NathanDavisVideos
    @NathanDavisVideos 2 роки тому +1

    I wonder if this place was renovated to be like a mini-downtown shopping mall, or at least maybe a mixed-use complex. I mean you did say there WAS an escalator in here originally.

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  2 роки тому

      There was an escalator and this place will be torn down.

  • @coreysmith8560
    @coreysmith8560 2 роки тому

    I'm hoping that they will give the elevator panel parts. This seems like a nice building. It's interesting looking. It will be sad to see it go. Can you show the demolition when it happens?

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  2 роки тому

      I hope to get them and I will if i am around when it happens.

  • @joshsamuel6300
    @joshsamuel6300 2 роки тому +2

    You should definitely attempt to try to get the fixtures and buttons from the elevator. That would be awesome to get those in your elevator collection. :)

  • @Skivator
    @Skivator 2 роки тому +3

    So this was a bus depot this whole time?! I had no clue! Lol

  • @mariokart8715
    @mariokart8715 2 роки тому

    This building was built the same time as Valley View Mall.

  • @hawaiiskylineandelevators4115
    @hawaiiskylineandelevators4115 2 роки тому +4

    I can’t believe they would demolish that building. One of my dreams is to plan on visiting that elevator in the future but now I can’t. That elevator was always amazing when I watched it since from the older videos. I wonder if your able to keep the elevator buttons lol. Very cool metro buses by the way!

    • @tkefan29
      @tkefan29 2 роки тому +2

      Ikr, I wish I'd known so I could make sure to stop here when I was in Roanoke earlier in the year

    • @tcdplumbingmore9650
      @tcdplumbingmore9650 2 роки тому +2

      YEAH IM SO LIKE MAD THEYNSHOULD HAVE CLEANED THE BUILDING!!!!

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks!

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  2 роки тому +2

      Sadly it is about to be torn down :(

    • @hawaiiskylineandelevators4115
      @hawaiiskylineandelevators4115 2 роки тому +2

      @@tcdplumbingmore9650 YEAH! I AGREE!!

  • @adventurem8887
    @adventurem8887 2 роки тому +1

    At least Bernard will not be missed!

  • @Coolboy725
    @Coolboy725 2 роки тому +2

    Wait a minute... isn't Valley Metro route 15 called 15th Ave, and route 35 called 35th Ave, and route 41 called Indian School Rd? Also, Valley Metro's diesel Gilligs that are 40-ft are numbered 5600-5644.
    *By year: 5600-5611 are MY2018, 5612-5624 are MY2019 and 5625-5644 are MY2020
    *By garage: 5600-5631 are First Transit-West and 5632-5644 are Transdev-North

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  2 роки тому

      I am not sure about the route numbers but they have neat buses!

    • @Coolboy725
      @Coolboy725 2 роки тому

      @@DieselDucy Here are tips to learn the Valley Metro routes:
      *Route 35 (35th Ave) = 3500 West block
      *Route 41 (Indian School Rd) = 4100 North block
      *Route 7 (7th St) and Route 8 (7th Ave) are 700 blocks, where Route 7 is 700 East block and Route 8 is 700 West block. Different numbers to avoid confusion.
      *Route 16 (16th St) and Route 17 (McDowell Rd) are 1600 blocks, where Route 16 is 1600 East block and Route 17 is 1600 North block. Again, change the last digit to prevent confusion.
      *Route 96 (Dobson Rd) = Route numbers are based off the Phoenix grid as 9600 East. Dobson Rd is an RPTA-Mesa route, though Mesa has its own street grid.
      Also, Valley Metro has CNG 40' Gilligs as well. Buses 5121-5274 for Phoenix and 6750-6810 with RPTA. The fleet also has New Flyer buses.

  • @michaelwalterselevatorsrob5009
    @michaelwalterselevatorsrob5009 2 роки тому +2

    Are you going to try to get the COP for this elevator?

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  2 роки тому

      The calls yes. the cop is too big.

  • @DylanLTindall
    @DylanLTindall 2 роки тому +3

    Aw man, that sucks that the building is going to get demolished. The elevator will be missed.

  • @jacobisworld9516
    @jacobisworld9516 2 роки тому +2

    Are They Building A New One.

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  2 роки тому

      It will be apartments and retail.

  • @JordanLoweElevaToursCanada
    @JordanLoweElevaToursCanada 2 роки тому +8

    This was definitely very famous elevator on the channel over the years, and it is sad to see it go. I hope you will to get parts for the elevator museum as a tribute.
    With the new bus Depot being built, will you be filming there as well if it has a brand new elevator when the new facility opens up?

    • @Jonsgoofystuff
      @Jonsgoofystuff 2 роки тому +2

      Hopefully he gets the parts

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  2 роки тому +3

      The new bus depot will be one floor.

    • @Jonsgoofystuff
      @Jonsgoofystuff 2 роки тому +2

      @@DieselDucy I mean they could go extra and have a 1 landing elevator

    • @adamcrane1436
      @adamcrane1436 2 роки тому +2

      Good morning @@DieselDucy Happy New year 2022

    • @user-vs9yx6yl8g
      @user-vs9yx6yl8g 2 роки тому +1

      @@DieselDucy so the old westinghouse will be gone rip

  • @tranhainam4805
    @tranhainam4805 2 роки тому +1

    ❤️

  • @mariokart8715
    @mariokart8715 2 роки тому +2

    Jay never went in there; NW Indiana Elevators.

  • @mrm10199
    @mrm10199 2 роки тому

    Are you going to try to get the lantern with the broken dinner bell along with the calls? I know the COP is too big and you won’t be able to take that but I figured if your going to get the calls you should try to get the lantern also.

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  2 роки тому

      I am gonna try to get everything I can.

  • @elevatorsincity
    @elevatorsincity Рік тому

    Do you know what kinda music is it. 8:20

  • @SixSilverStones
    @SixSilverStones 2 роки тому +4

    What a beautiful building! It’s a shame they are going to demolish it

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  2 роки тому +1

      It is useless as anything besides a transit hub

    • @mariokart8715
      @mariokart8715 2 роки тому +1

      This building was heavily renovated in the 1980s.

  • @alexvelazquez8263
    @alexvelazquez8263 2 роки тому +2

    Dieselducy, Is this the same place you visited when riding the elevator back in 2010? Or was it 2009?

  • @mariokart8715
    @mariokart8715 2 роки тому

    That escalator was removed before that Bernard tragedy in late 2009.

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  2 роки тому

      Yeah. Would have loved to seen it

  • @JadDoverElevators
    @JadDoverElevators 2 роки тому +2

    You got chuaght here last time

  • @LiftEnthusiast2020OFFTOPIC
    @LiftEnthusiast2020OFFTOPIC 2 роки тому

    Is the parking garage being torn down too?

  • @alpaljl
    @alpaljl 2 роки тому

    The Campbell Court looked very retro. What will take the place of this building? Edit - apartments & stores? Maybe some plaza? I posted this comment prior to the video's conclusion.

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  2 роки тому

      I am going to miss it. Apartments and retail from what I read.

  • @mariokart8715
    @mariokart8715 2 роки тому +1

    Will anything be salvaged from it?

  • @BJMediaTransit8516
    @BJMediaTransit8516 2 роки тому

    Roanoke's got lots of Gillig buses

  • @TheTheo58
    @TheTheo58 2 роки тому +1

    It is a beautiful building build in the 1980's 42 years ago. It's a shame it is being demolished. Is the structure a non reinforced building?

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  2 роки тому

      It can't be used for anything other than a transit hub.

  • @SamSitar
    @SamSitar 2 роки тому +4

    removing that building is a mistake.

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  2 роки тому +1

      It is useless as anything besides a transit hub

  • @firealarmsfrommichigan3695
    @firealarmsfrommichigan3695 2 роки тому +3

    You should ask for the elevator parts

  • @KyleHartley_crazybangles
    @KyleHartley_crazybangles 2 роки тому

    One word, Bernard

  • @the.amazing.elevator.man.2004
    @the.amazing.elevator.man.2004 2 роки тому +4

    Too bad the building is getting (or already got) demolished. I may not know much, but that westy was very famous

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  2 роки тому +1

      It has about a week left.

  • @NyxKemo
    @NyxKemo 2 роки тому

    I really hope you at least get the parts from this elevator before demolition

  • @LiftEnthusiast2020OFFTOPIC
    @LiftEnthusiast2020OFFTOPIC 2 роки тому

    Pull some parts from the westy

  • @mitchellkelly3955
    @mitchellkelly3955 2 роки тому +1

    Yet another elevator I wanted to ride that I never got a chance to ride 😭

  • @heidiv4039
    @heidiv4039 Рік тому

    How is it so famous

  • @NathanDavisVideos
    @NathanDavisVideos 2 роки тому

    When was like the year the elevator here was first installed? 1983? '84 maybe?

  • @TransitUSA
    @TransitUSA 2 роки тому

    It's a shame that they are demolishing this building. I always wanted to come and ride the elevator in it.

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  2 роки тому

      Yeah it only has a few days left.

  • @mallguy8970
    @mallguy8970 Рік тому

    4:37 Man Powered Elevator

  • @testingtimid
    @testingtimid 2 роки тому +1

    Which is your favorite elevator?

  • @MissAmmie
    @MissAmmie 2 роки тому

    Looks like a abanded hotel

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  2 роки тому

      It is a transit station and office building.

  • @wandacapstick5476
    @wandacapstick5476 2 роки тому

    Did the elevator get modded?

  • @anthonynguyen2343
    @anthonynguyen2343 2 роки тому +1

    I’m sad miss the building will to demolition.

  • @myemail7046
    @myemail7046 2 роки тому +1

    New video?

  • @statecollegewx4060
    @statecollegewx4060 2 роки тому +1

    Nooooooo, I will be sad to see the elevator

  • @moonlitcat2022
    @moonlitcat2022 Рік тому +1

    Was this the building they kicked you out of once?

    • @DylanLTindall
      @DylanLTindall 9 місяців тому

      Yep, it was. The person that kicked him out was fired.

  • @aidenMCE
    @aidenMCE 9 місяців тому

    Didn’t you get banned some candle court building back in December 2009?

    • @DylanLTindall
      @DylanLTindall 7 місяців тому +1

      The ban was lifted and the person that kicked him out was fired.

    • @aidenMCE
      @aidenMCE 7 місяців тому

      @@DylanLTindall ok

  • @metro_via_transit
    @metro_via_transit Рік тому

    Wasn’t this the same place you got busted at?

  • @jacobisworld9516
    @jacobisworld9516 2 роки тому +3

    I Remember That Time You Got In Trouble And The Cops Came.

  • @metroelevators4619
    @metroelevators4619 2 роки тому +2

    This building will be missed as well as the westy

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  2 роки тому +1

      I will miss it but It is useless as anything besides a transit hub

  • @LiftsAndElevatorsOfScandinavia
    @LiftsAndElevatorsOfScandinavia 2 роки тому

    It's a shame this building will go but the motor is good on this elevator

  • @mariokart8715
    @mariokart8715 2 роки тому

    A bus station takes up more than that building. They would have to demolish more of that block to make it happen.

  • @colincharmley6858
    @colincharmley6858 2 роки тому +1

    Will it be a demolition with explosives?

  • @mrbronson5333
    @mrbronson5333 2 роки тому +1

    That evil caretaker works there. Hope he learned his lesson after the incident in 2009 with photography. It’s no threat to anyone at all.

    • @Tiger21820
      @Tiger21820 2 роки тому +1

      I think he was fired long ago! Already did learn his lesson!

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  2 роки тому

      He is long gone.

  • @transitsandelevators808
    @transitsandelevators808 2 роки тому

    The Campbell court will be missed

  • @piercescott115
    @piercescott115 2 роки тому +1

    What brand of elevator is that in the video? 🐔

  • @isaiahgreenfield2037
    @isaiahgreenfield2037 Рік тому

    What they going turn this place into Andrew

  • @andrewkemp15ii57
    @andrewkemp15ii57 2 роки тому +1

    You got banned from that building and unbanned, so it’s going to be bulldozed in favour of a new one?

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  2 роки тому

      It is useless as anything besides a transit hub

  • @TheVoiceOfJesusChristbyTurnerE
    @TheVoiceOfJesusChristbyTurnerE 2 роки тому +3

    I thought you wasn't supposed to film there

  • @istankimjong-unbutcantstan3398

    I wish they would quit with making the buses into billboards with all the silkscreen window coverings and decals. It's long since becoming a nuisance. I liked the building's open design.

  • @zanethexdevelevators232
    @zanethexdevelevators232 2 роки тому +2

    NOOOOOOOOO

  • @ILVT_Plumbing
    @ILVT_Plumbing 8 місяців тому

    Too bad it's being demolished, I love the older architecture.

  • @domino866
    @domino866 2 роки тому

    Why would they demolish this building? it's connected to other buildings.

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  2 роки тому

      yeah. but they need it for apartments now :(

  • @mariokart8715
    @mariokart8715 2 роки тому

    That old building was gutted and renovated in the 80s.

  • @Bill.lamorte.productions
    @Bill.lamorte.productions 2 роки тому +1

    I did a elevator video a beach house suites

  • @LiftEnthusiast2020OFFTOPIC
    @LiftEnthusiast2020OFFTOPIC 2 роки тому

    Go back and ask the building owner if you can pull the parts please?! also do a video of the demolition.