New York, NY: Westinghouse Main Man-Powered Elevator C @ Marriott Marquis

We ride one of the four main Man-Powered Elevators, MPE "C", serving the public areas, and all hotel rooms, at the Marriott Marquis, Times Square, New York, New York.
This was a rarity, as Schindler did not modernize the MPE at all, and does appear to be maintained by them: poorly. They creak a little bit, and seem a bit worn. Apperently, I was not the only one who had issues with the Mi-"Chronic" 10 elevators, and took the MPE instead.
Funny thing is, near the very top, the fixed-incremented planes have nice carpeting, only to lead to a fire exit door. That seems pointless.

CURRENT MPE RECORDS:
Floors Covered: 1 - 45 1/2 (44 1/2 floors, no 13).
Height: 535 feet, continuous*

* Video states 550 feet, corrected with In-Video annotation. Forgot to include the 49'th floor, for the elevator machine room.

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[QuietSundayLibrary]

This MPE was, by far, the most daunting I've ever seen. I was exhausted just watching you traverse its steps. For the hotel, it seems strangely mundane, but I'm sure it gave you quite the workout nevertheless.

[georgef551]

@QuietSundayLibrary

It also shows that anyone with a major weight problem can do anything, if they want to try.

My legs were very wobbly after this, especially evident with the jittery parting shot.

[rrrglynn]

i want to do that!

[georgef551]

@BradyandNellyROCK123

I'm WAY out of shape, and teetering on Obeesity, but with strong legs.

If I can do it, it's not really all too hard.

:)

[georgef551]

@BradyandNellyROCK123

(1) I was a guest here, not that it seems to matter, really.

(2) 10'th floor guest level, slowly inched down to 1, to keep strength up for the travel.

[ElevatorsandAlarms]

Hey George, ARE YOU FUCKING CRAZY!!

[georgef551]

@TheElevatorPlanet

Saw it. Didn't think it was too funny. Was removed.

(Might've been bad delivery. Might want to rethink what you tried to convey.)

[TheElevatorPlanet]

@georgef551 New York NY: The video of the elevators at the Marriot Marquis. Where you went up to 48 twice.

[georgef551]

@TheElevatorPlanet

Uhh....where?



[TheElevatorPlanet]

@georgef551 Check and see what I wrote on your video! I think you might find it funny!