What is a Westinghouse Fast Track? I’m glad you asked. I’ve only seen two of these elevators. One was in Riverside, IL which had been modernized with an Atel Controller installed on the car top. Last year we modernized the elevator again and put the controller in the machine room.
The other location is in Des Plaines, IL. This is a short run of Westinghouse Hydraulic elevators that had a very limited release and had the controller on the elevator car top. It never caught on. I just found out when we went to buy the prints, and they were very expensive to get, this is called a “FAST TRACK”.
What
do you do if you have one of these elevators – Get a modernization plan
immediately! There are limited parts, support and field domain knowledge for these elevators is extremely limited. Please put the elevator
controller in the machine room.
If you have any questions or would like additional information feel free to contact me at CraigZ@colleyelevator.com or 630-766-7230 ext. 107.
Interesting read—shows how design and maintenance decisions can impact long-term usability. It also highlights the importance of well-planned spaces. In that context, Manmachine Automotive stands out in India for garage makeovers, especially with their garage flooring and detailing lights that enhance both function and durability.
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