Took me a few late nights to finally finish editing this. Enjoy the video! (Sorry if it is too draggy, timelines are provided for better convenience)
This video particularly focuses more on the last remaining old elevators of Ang Mo Kio which might be replaced anytime soon. All of the elevators were originally Fujitec.
0:00 Block 314 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3
All three elevators were majorly modernized under Main Upgrading Programme by EM in 1994 and 1995 to serve from floors 1 to 11. In 2011, Lifts B and C were replaced by EM (Shenyang BLT) to additionally serve the 12th floor.
3:06 Block 343 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3
All three elevators were modernized by EM under Main Upgrading Programme in 1994-1995 as well, but still served floors 1,7,11 and remained one-door as well. In 2011, two of the one-door elevators were indirectly replaced by additional EM-BLT installations and only one elevator in the original shaft was directly replaced.
4:15 Block 128 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3
8:55 Block 127 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3
13:27 Block 126 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3
Original elevators were labeled Lift A and B. In 2002 under Interim Upgrading Programme, Lift A was refurbished (still serving the same floors), Lift B was replaced, both done by Fujitec. In 2014, two additional elevators were installed at unserved wings of the block. Thereafter, Lifts A and B were re-labeled as Lifts B and C.
18:00 Block 125 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6
Elevators replaced in 2002 under Interim Upgrading Programme by Fujitec.
18:12 Block 124 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6
Elevators replaced in 2002 under Interim Upgrading Programme by Fujitec. In 2014, two additional elevators were installed at unserved wings of the block. Thereafter, Lifts A and B were re-labeled as Lifts B and C.
18:28 Block 123 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6
Originally having three one-door Fujitec elevators. All of them were replaced by Otis in the late-1990s. In 2012, Sigma replaced Lift C as it did not serve the top floor.
18:37 Block 120 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3
Original elevators were labeled Lift A and B. In 2002 under Interim Upgrading Programme, Lift A was refurbished (still serving the same floors), Lift B was replaced, both done by Fujitec. In 2014, two additional elevators were installed at unserved wings of the block. Thereafter, Lifts A and B were re-labeled as Lifts B and C.
22:19 Block 712 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6
Refurbished by EM in the mid-1990s to blue interior with replaced interior fixtures, ventilator and lighting.
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In my personal opinion I felt that Block 120's one-door elevator was the least appealing to ride on. Its buzzer is extremely loud, its ventilator was not working and it made unsatisfying screeching noises several times.
Songs used:
Duran Duran - A Matter Of Feeling
Balderdact - Adrift