Otis Compass PLUS elevators @ The Cathedral of Learning Pittsburgh PA (former Westinghouse)

(3-9-2016) This is an AMAZING elevator system. A HUGE thanks to OTIS elevator for the tour. This is just the elevator ride. Tune in later this month for a full tour, including machine room.
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[@kurianxavier]

I love the arriving sound

[@DieselDucy]

Me too!

[@michaelwalterselevatorsrob5009]

These are too awesome to not see

[@TheElevatorandAirplaneFinder]

Wow that is a massive cathedral

[@ultraeric]

Now this is a very lit mod. Otis did a very good job on this new Otis Compass. Overall. This mod was needed. So these controllers are very lit

[@concert_etiquette]

Wow, that's awesome!

[@masonduprey7807]

I got stuck in the same kind of Otis compass elevator at a dorm building on Pitts campus.

[@EWPA14]

Oh no!

[@thereedbreed]

IT HAS A 13TH FLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOR

[@Morgansliftadventures]

Both versions of these lifts (elevators) are awesome! Never seen a cathedral that high.

[@peggywilliams5857]

You meet Craig too. You know my grandson Jared he got to see the Engine a few of the elevators great people.

[@jillyjim5]

I wached your channel for 4 years

[@DieselDucy]

+JImmy Abgarian THANKS SO MUCH!

[@theclueguy3388]

+DieselDucy I have been here since 2007

[@jillyjim5]

:D

[@lesliepenman8438]

2:11 Sending Him To Car L

[@TechNerdNolan]

COOL

[@LtotheWtotheTD]

What voice is on the elevators?

[@northernirishlifts]

American Otis gen2 voice

[@EWPA14]

@@northernirishlifts It's just the American Otis voice, not Gen2.

[@EWPA14]

Great job Andrew! I’m glad that the University bided for Otis rather than Schindler for this mod, even though PORT isn’t bad. Remember Andrew, they’re not just any Otis Compass, but Otis CompassPlus! BTW, was the O Car finished with modernization, or was it still in the process? It’s a real shame that I couldn’t meet you since I just happened to be out of town, because I actually live in Pittsburgh.

[@DieselDucy]

+EvMast Productions The o car is in the process right now. I am sorry but i had to keep this on the down low and I was only there for a day.

[@EWPA14]

It’s fine.

[@ricosuarez1677]

I LIKE THE ELEVATOR

[@JordanLoweElevaToursCanada]

A fantastic modernization from Otis

[@SamSitar]

+Jordan Lowe ElevaTours Canada yes it is.

[@FloridianElevators]

I SO AGREE WITH YOU!!! THE MOD IS GREAT!!

[@filmer765]

Even though I think the old Selectomatic's were better, in my opinion, Otis DID do a great job with this mod.

[@jonathancreveling8699]

You spelled Compass wrong in the intro

[@OregonTransitFan]

And I'm SOO glad you got the parts!!

[@connorlorenzo2162]

instaBlaster

[@gabrielvicencio1211]

36th Floor & 1st Floor

[@duonghoangminh7634]

Wait. Another elevator in this building

[@naomigauruder3152]

I like these elevators

[@bbfats716]

I love the sound of those chimes.

[@ИванЯковлев-л4у]

3:18 Level 36

[@NathanDavisVideos]

Well I'm glad you got the old panels from the elevators instead of somebody else getting them or even them being thrown away and scraped in the garbage. I really think you're the one who deserves them after all! Now about those Otis Touch-Sensitive fixtures at the old Kaufmann's store especially the call stations on them... do you got any word on them?

[@VOLTRONDEFENDER4440]

Why is car g’s lantern not illuminated? Like the lettering is not light up

[@leo421loveselevators]

That was the last car to get done being modernized so at the time G was not in service.

[@VOLTRONDEFENDER4440]

Floor indicator has a sound of clicks

[@EWPA14]

It doesn’t do that anymore though.

[@VOLTRONDEFENDER4440]

Elevating Western PA oh how do you know that

[@LtotheWtotheTD]

You mean series of clicks

[@VOLTRONDEFENDER4440]

Super Spamming Starfish & logan w/ the dragons no sound of clicks mean its relay controled

[@EWPA14]

@@VOLTRONDEFENDER4440 Because I've ridden these more times than DieselDucy has.

[@michaelwalterselevatorsrob5009]

I think you should show Patricknedz this cause I heard he lives in Pensylvania

[@EWPA14]

He was actually with that user, but either wasn’t on camera, or didn’t come with him to the Cathedral this time. Although I know he was on camera at some other buildings. He’s met Patrick both times he’s come to PGH.

[@idl3k_elev]

Awesome mods, but they're seems a little bit slow for 36 floors IMO.

[@STUAA2024]

Westinghouse Modernized Otis Compasses Elevator. Nice

[@Emmisullivan14]

Wow i can’t believe that they didn’t skip floor 13… 😧

[@nickalbanese543]

Bout time you came back!

[@kmbfanofpacman]

Very nice mod but those seem way too slow

[@naomigauruder3152]

Yeah

[@JOESLIFTS1290]

kmbfanofpacman olll

[@isaac24]

Agreed

[@patricknedz]

Actually car H and F do not serve all the floors but the ones across the hall do. There were several floors that elevator does not serve, however they still light up on the counter.

[@STUAA2024]

40 and 37 and 38

[@EWPA14]

StefieBFTW MobileRailSpotterRxRFTL 2006 GoAnimater There are more floors than just those.

[@hotelfan9936]

that building might use to have a very old elevator, nice job editing this also :)

[@EWPA14]

Yes, Westinghouse Selectomatic Mark IV w/ some rare VR fixtures. To find a video of what these looked like before, just search “elevator Cathedral”, & you should find something.

[@Ih8kone]

The "O" Car was also MODDED.

[@extremeneils]

You spell compass wrong

[@stili774]

Please press gic gic Button...voice comands :)

[@seanjuth]

When you going up you can hear the elevator pushing the individual floor limit switchs.

[@michaelwalterselevatorsrob5009]

I kept hearing relays on the way up to the 36th floor are these relay controlled?

[@EWPA14]

They don’t click anymore.

[@EWPA14]

I think the clicking was the positioner.

[@ChristopherRizzi]

+DieselDucy What Video Camera do you use?

[@zoenovak3517]

A sign next to the elevator to take the steps (MPE) if you are going 3 or lower floors. Sad :( :( :(

[@TechNerdNolan]

cause none of the elevators serve 2

[@EWPA14]

@@TechNerdNolan That has nothing to do w/ it. There's a Schindler MT that goes from "3" to "2." Also they've since removed those signs.

[@TechNerdNolan]

Elevating Western PA I meant the main elevators

[@EWPA14]

Yes I know. That's what I've as talking about.

[@TechNerdNolan]

Elevating Western PA the main elevators don’t serve 2

[@LtotheWtotheTD]

1:52 he said “3” twice

[@Motorman_G]

About the small elevator that goes up to 40

[@EWPA14]

Got a Gen2 Mod.

[@PAelevators]

Awesome

[@themovietheatre]

1960s elevator interiors.

[@EWPA14]

The Selectomatic mod. was done in the early-70s, around 1971 I think.

[@grandelevatoroblox2]

Where did cars A, B, C, and D gone

[@DieselDucy]

Not sure

[@grandelevatoroblox2]

I like ur videos keep up the good work! ❤

[@dickyliephiongjunchoi8927]

Otis compass no list this miconic

[@rodney1279TheFlip]

How did you get your hands on the old elevator Buttons dieselducy?

[@EWPA14]

I think he talked to the University & Otis.

[@rodney1279TheFlip]

EvMast Productions Very cool.

[@sarahedwards2]

Do you have the fixtures from the elevator that goes from 36 to 40?

[@EWPA14]

I don't think so.

[@tripreportlover8202]

what is the song at the end?

[@FloridianElevators]

GREAT VIDEO!!!! AN AMAZING ELEVATOR SYSTEM FROM OTIS!!! This was one of the first CompassPlus elevator systems on KZbin aside from the one Me and +Elevating Denver filmed.

[@blueauraretriever]

+Floridian Elevators I would have liked these better with a Schindler Port.

[@FloridianElevators]

+Uphoisting Experiences by Technicalboy3000 Can you go a single video without saying stuff like that!?!?!? Like you wanting Schindler PORT or Thyssnekrupp DSC and not OTIS CompassPlus!!?!?!? I understand you don't like it however things change and this mod was needed. the Westinghouse Selectomatics were vandalized badly, we're developing controller issues like random calls, and also, this is a VERY BUSY "Cathedral" that is more than 30 stories. Not to mention, since this is the cathedral of learning, students go here and they need a ride up to the top FAST so they aren't late for class

[@blueauraretriever]

Floridian Elevators

[@FloridianElevators]

Uphoisting Experiences by Technicalboy3000 what?

[@blueauraretriever]

Floridian Elevators The only thing that catches my eye with Otis is the clearly visible emergency phone which is easy access for handicapped people that get stuck

[@relorzen]

Building looks like it's from the medieval times

[@EWPA14]

It's from the 20s-30s.

[@GreenNekoProductions]

1:33 That guy looks like Jeffrey Jey.

[@danielmarreviews3947]

I'm going to Pittsburgh in December! I think I'm gonna film these!

[@PAelevators]

If you are i would love to show you around

[@EWPA14]

It’s funny how G wasn’t ready yet in this video, & at the time of this comment, it was out of service, so the letter didn’t light.

[@BrytonJones6063]

Amazing new elevators

[@DieselDucy]

Thanks

[@BrytonJones6063]

@@DieselDucyno problem that reminds me from Austin Texas I got to ride my second one in Austin, Texas and Marriott hotel in downtown if you ever go there you could ride the elevators that you get to see there and that’s where my dad lives

[@ricosuarez1677]

I LIKE THE ELEVATOR

[@Kaden303]

This is a very nice modernization, but sorry to that old Westinghouse

[@stevencoop5475]

Otis did a good job for this mod

[@cosmoreed3461]

parents are sucking my bandwidth

[@extremeneils]

0:16

[@valeriejack4483]

Disappointing to hear the old elevators are gone.

[@jaynettan1400]

Otis Luxury Compas elevators.

[@Morgansliftadventures]

Whats the intro music name?

[@Awesome_Aasim]

Otis Compass is the BEST, but none of them beats elevators A-E at the Westin St. Francis, with a VERY lovely view of Union Square, California.

[@SummerADDE_Elevators]

This was an Amazing video! ANd I really like the Otis Compass. especially their chimes. THey are far more intresting than the KONE Polaris I have found around Stockholm.

[@SamSitar]

+ADDEs Transporting Adventures! yes andrew is very informative.

[@blueauraretriever]

+ADDEs Transporting Adventures! I wonder if there's an EPCO destination dispatch option out there

[@FloridianElevators]

+Uphoisting Experiences by Technicalboy3000 EPCO is a fixture company like CJA, Innovation and GAL. They are NOT an elevator company!!!!! They make fixtures for more generic companies and sometimes formerly Westinghouse and currently Schindler. They also make fixtures for Northern and Baxter and Sons elevators.

[@blueauraretriever]

Floridian Elevators I was just sayin'.

[@wpgtransitfan0333]

I think these elevators are kind of like the ones at 220 Portage Ave. in Winnipeg. Except, I think the plate is silver instead of black

[@whatheworld]

Epic, that's a rocket !!!

[@wpgtransitfan0333]

Kinda reminds me of the elevators at 220 Portage Ave in Winnipeg except it’s kinda like a Schindler Port where it doesn’t have a keypad if you know what I mean.

[@anthony020501]

Otis series M2 Compass Elevonic 411M

[@EWPA14]

I don’t think these are really Series 7, but maybe the inside buttons are. But they’re definitely not Elevonic 411M.

[@FloridianElevators]

+EvMast Productions Your right. CompassPlus and Compass use their own motors

[@PAelevators]

They actually have elevonicR

[@EWPA14]

Apparently now it's been confirmed that they're SkyRise.

[@thealexpshow782]

My idea back in the day was to replace buttons with touch screen

[@犬用下着ソース入り消臭剤]

Same here u read my mind

[@Ih8kone]

The O Car also got modernized

[@ScottySullivanYT]

Did the elevator that serves the higher floors get modded too?

[@DieselDucy]

yes.

[@ScottySullivanYT]

@@DieselDucy OK.

[@IAIS96]

beautiful man!!!! love it

[@Keylev-fu9gb]

Hi

[@kellygitzen4619]

It is POURING OUT in NEW YORK I have never been to Ronoge I can't spell

[@barblushee]

And Ride The Philippines Grand Towers Elevators its so epic than hydrulic

[@daganiojacob18]

there is a triskidekaphobia number

[@JakeWolf00]

Poor old Westy...I still like this Otis Compass!

[@JordanLoweElevaToursCanada]

Same here

[@blueauraretriever]

+HuskyTech I wish they would keep the westinghouse just put a phone in.

[@JakeWolf00]

+Uphoisting Experiences by Technicalboy3000 Yeah, especially one of those older phones.

[@blueauraretriever]

HuskyTech I hate old phones. I'd put a brand new phone. That's all.

[@FloridianElevators]

+Uphoisting Experiences by Technicalboy3000 I saw a video pnwelevator filmed of a 1969 Dover with GAL Black Buttons and the emergency phone was a blackberry lol.

[@Noodleude]

I WANT TO SEE THE MOTOR ROOM!!!

[@EWPA14]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJunooKBqsalaLc

[@enderdude5499]

At the beginning you spelled compass wrong

[@piurtv]

American Otis's Elevators look really good and solid, I'm wondering why, unlike these elevators, Otis's European elevators are so cheap !!

[@EWPA14]

Honestly some of the American new-installs are rather cheap.

[@cesarepampena7740]

Are you going to be doing the O car to the 40th floor in the future video?

[@NathanDavisVideos]

HOLD ON!!! You said that the Cathedral Of Learning has or had an observation deck on it?! WOW!!! I sure hope they reopen it to the public someday! I didn't know they had an observation deck on it! I mean I think I knew a little about it just recently when I was on Google Earth. Nice photos too.

[@DieselDucy]

It was off the elevator machine room on the 38th floor. currently not open to the public

[@comeradecoyote]

Not fond of the new system. The black plastic and silver plastic and touch screens feel pretty disrespectful to the building itself. Looks very out of place relative to the building itself, whereas the original button enclosure and wall plates fit the building much more nicely. Certainly the new system eases congestion, but is there any actual customization you can get such as face plates or different enclosures that actually match their surroundings better?

[@NathanCE]

OM G the uppers floors use keypads

[@upanddownadventures]

Have you uploaded the machine room tour? If so can you post a link to the video? I wasn't able to find it.

[@EWPA14]

I don’t think he ever did from what I can recall. Or if he did, it isn’t public.

[@meowmidnodad2288]

is this a school

[@Spaceshotx7]

Is this building open acess? Are there no guards or form of acess control to enter the building or reach the elevators?

[@DieselDucy]

+Spaceshotx7 open access

[@nicolecook6076]

So do you see can you do like a gaming channel like there is a online game called Roblox it’s a whole website with a Lotta games even elevator games like there’s a whole place in the game where there’s just elevated around like Otis and everything like there’s so many games on roblox can you do that you can play elevator games on there to

[@StarCityElevators]

They really ought to have designed the cabs to look historic to match the character of the building, but that's my only gripe about what they did..

[@patricknedz]

+Star City Elevators The Building is being renovated and many of the floors are complete updated with motion activated lighting and state of the are presentation rooms. Several of the floors look like a newer office building. This is a mixed use building between classrooms and offices. The floors 1-3 still have their character and have the historic value to it. while its a historic building they want to keep it up to date to compete with other schools. Thats why the elevators look so modern.

[@NathanDavisVideos]

+patricknedz Yeah you tell him! I definitely like the new design of the cabs way better than the old look back when they were Selectomatic. Though I am gonna totally miss those rare Westinghouse Type-C VR fixtures but I'm glad I visited that place before they were totally gone.

[@QEElevators]

Do you have the machine room link

[@DieselDucy]

Don’t think I posted it yet

[@aneudyvalerio2300]

I can't believe they modernized those elevators!

[@ElevatingArizonaByGageWilliams]

5:00

[@elevatorkid4814]

@Gage Williams yes that is an amazing chime

[@danielmarreviews3947]

Guess what! Yesterday I filmed this! I will upload tonight!

[@DieselDucy]

+ELEVATORS AND NORTH AMERICA awesome can't wait to see it

[@TheHighRiseElevatorLover]

Shame you didn't try handicap mode.

[@exoticcar5482]

Don't worry. There's PLENTY of time for that to happen

[@EWPA14]

I did the handicapped mode if you see my video.

[@isaac24]

No Need for this! THESE WERE FINE AS WESTYS

[@NathanCE]

No... The Westinghouse elevators were EXTREMELY unreliable and broke down constantly.

[@jonathangarcia9617]

Otis Compass is very nice

[@tom12401]

old elevator?

[@EWPA14]

Installed in the 30s, & were slightly old up until now.

[@iloveclocks3988]

0:16 Do you mean Compass

[@andrewsobek2386]

i think there's an older elevator in the pittsburgh natural history museum. i believe it's an otis just sayin

[@EWPA14]

Westinghouse. & all of the elevators in there have been modded sadly ☹️.

[@naomigauruder3152]

It IS A OTIS

[@EWPA14]

Naomi Gauruder He’s talking about a different place.