Amazing Otis Hydraulic elevator system at the former NEWSEUM in Washington DC Tallest and largest

(9-27-2013) A HUGE thanks to the NEWSEUM in Washington DC for inviting me in to see this awesome elevator. If you are ever in DC make sure to visit the NEWSEUM http://www.newseum.org This elevator is quite unique and is of a record breaking proportion. Here are some specs on the elevator. Installed: 2008 Brand: Otis with Cemco Hydraulics Type: Inground Hydraulic Hydraulic piston: 100 ft tall, 17 inches in diameter. composed of 5 20 ft sections Pump Units per elevator: 4 Cemco each at 100HP Total Oil Required: 2100 Gallons Capacity: 12000LBS with a total gross load of 47,820 pounds CONNECT WITH ME! Facebook:   / dieselducy   Website: http://www.dieselducy.com Flickr: http://flickr.com/dieselducy Twitter:   / dieselducy   DieselDucy Elevator Shirts and stuff! : http://www.cafepress.com/elevator Help support elevaTOURS!   / dieselducy   #Elevator #Lift