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Image 31 
A round hoistway enclosure and I think we might have an overhead winding-drum machine...
observe the two ropes that pass through the counterweight we can see (the car counterweight).
Image provided by: Baque Roads
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Image 32
Interesting guide shoes on this old freight elevator counterweight...
or could this be an old dumbwaiter?
Image provided by: Eric Slater
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Image 33
Image provided by: Pauline Meyers
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Image 34
Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, U.S.A.
I suppose those are compensating chains riding in front of the counterweight...
They look rather lightweight - could they be "warning" chains?
You know - you're in the pit and the chain moves...watch out!
Image provided by: Allison Carson
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Image 35
Notice that there are two sets of three compensating ropes each on this counterweight...
Image provided by: Patrick MaGroen
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Image 36 
Replacing the suspension ropes in Moscow, Russia
Image provided by: Boris Yeltsin
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This counterweight looks like it's been wet a few times...
Image provided by: Jim Meansit
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Image 38
A construction hoist counterweight...
Image provided by: Bill Gustnier
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Image 39 
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A train platform elevator in Tokyo, Japan
Image provided by: Shu Hai Tai
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A train platform elevator in Tokyo, Japan
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Image 41 
Please note the terminations for the compensating ropes...
Image provided by: Walter Rapidio
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Image 42 
Train station in Lausanne, Switzerland
Image provided by: Lars Knos
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Image 43
The counterweight for a very old and derelict elevator in Tel Aviv, Israel
Image provided by: Sharon Silverman
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Image 44
The suspension ropes are being replaced...
Image provided by: Rich Everett
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Image 45
A 2:1 sheave on a freight car counterweight...
Image provided by: Phil Lacy
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Image 46
The car passes the counterweight in the Dome of Mole Antonella in Torino, Italy
Image provided by: Tony Corleone
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Image 47 
A concrete construction hoist counterweight...
Image provided by: Tyler Young
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Image 48 
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This counterweight image is full of wonderful stuff...
Image provided by: Sherry Whine
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Image 49 (2 of 5)
First off - look at this compensating chain connection...wow!
Image provided by: Sherry Whine
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Image 50 (3 of 5)
Guided by wire ropes...
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Image 51 (4 of 5)
Is this the governor rope(s)?
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Image 52 (5 of 5)
She's smiling about something...
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Are these counterweights functional or just for looks?
Image provided by: Herbie T. Mann
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Image 54 
(2 of 3)
Well...are they functional?
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Image 55 
(3 of 3)
They are not functional counterweights but they do move up, down, and in
the correct direction corresponding with the parking structure elevators!
The Americana Mall in Glendale, California, U.S.A.
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