Roland scenic traction elevator at H&M in Osnabrück

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Channel: OldElevNew · 2011 · Science & Technology

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I got stuck in this elevator when I first rode it. It has a very nice view and leads to a restaurant. As you can see it is just working fine but it's doors clearly aren't. As the elevator has reached the top floor, you can hear the door motor trying to open them - without succes. I finally opened them manually - and the elevator started working again. Sorry for the shaky image.

A year later, the elevator was out of order, with a sign inside the cab saying the restaurant at the top level was closed. Another year later, the elevator was working, but the top floor was locked off, so I just filmed it from the outside.

Technical specifications:
Brand: Roland
Capacity: 1000kg / ~ 2205lbs / 13 people
Type: traction (1:1 transmission)
Year built: 1989
Travel distance: 7 floors

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