[CertainInalienableRights]

What does it take to change light bulbs on the 75-foot rotunda ceiling of the massive Secaucus rail station?...

First, a large crane was rented to hoist a smaller crane, known as a Denka Lift, onto the roof of the station, Gallo said. The lift was rolled though a hole cut in the roof onto a makeshift ramp and into a storage room. A doorway was cut out of a wall to give the crane access to the corridor that leads to the rotunda.

Ok, so according to Denka Lift's site,

"This amazing aerial lift accesses heights of up to 91 feet, yet passes through a 36 inch wide door (Atrium Series). The 91 foot model and the 81 foot model weigh 5650 pounds and 4950 pounds respectively, making it the lightest weight aerial lift in the world in its height range."

So why is it they couldn't get it into the building other than through the roof? Worse case, if there wasn't a door, how about via the train tracks?

Or what about taking the machine apart and reassembling it inside?

[CertainInalienableRights]

I can't remember how to post a pic (and its a large one) but here's a layout of the station:

http://www.teterboro-online.com/images/trans/sts/map.jpg

[bennowens]

Sounds like good "Training".

[holyscroller]

"what about taking the machine apart and reassembling it inside."

Naw, makes too much sense.

[HiTech RedNeck]

Build hooks into the ceiling, to which a pulley can be attached. Use cable slung over pulley to hoist worker to change bulb. Who needs a stinkin’ crane?

[monkeyshine]

Yes exactly. Rail it in was another one of my thoughts. This sounds just plain stupid. This is an example why government should not be involved in these things. All these cash-strapped governments should sell off these assets.