Finally in Service! 1964 Westbrook Hydraulic Elevator with EPIC MOTOR at H&W Drug (Newton, NC)

This is attached to H&W Drug and is located as such on the records, but does not actually service the place, instead servicing some offices. Also known as the former Shuford Bank Building.

I originally filmed a video of this back in 2020 without a ride, the reason being is that the elevator was "decommissioned" as no one was upstairs. Not too long ago, upstairs office tenants finally moved in upstairs and this elevator is now in confirmed working service!

While this elevator seems basic and boring at first, this has a lot of charm through the GAL Black Button Fixtures and the painted cabs featuring hills and the blue sky. I always thought this was traction like most Westbrook Elevators are, but to my surprise, it's a rare Westbrook Hydraulic with an EPIC MOTOR (more than likely the motor was replaced, but still)! This elevator is super nice!

Elevator Brand: Westbrook
Elevator Model (if identifiable): NA
Elevator Type: Hydraulic
Floors Served: 2
Installed: 1964
Current Controller: NA
Capacity: 1500 lbs
Speed: 60 (according to records)/100 FPM

Original Fixtures:
Buttons: GAL Black Buttons
Floor Indicator: NA
Arrow Lanterns: NA
Chimes/Bells: NA

Elevator Ratings: 9/10
Overall Opinions: Nice

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 12th, 2022
Phone Used: Samsung Galaxy Note20

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