This Historic Mine Has It All - Unique Artifacts, Spectacular Mineral Vein, Tram And Great Views. ⛏️

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  • Опубликовано: 10 мар 2022
  • This 1920's silver mine has it all. Artifacts, beautiful mineral vein, tram buckets, interesting workings and a great hike to get there. After hiking up a canyon/wash we exit the canyon on a road that goes to the mine. Near the mine are the remnants of an old camping trailer which must have been home to one of the miners. The trailer looked home made and had wood spoked wheels. We found a couple of interesting items at the trailer.
    At the mine we found a beautifully timbered portal with a wood door that was in great condition. The mine workings consist of drifts, crosscuts and raises. We worked our way to the top of the mine through the stopes. The mineral vein is spectacular and one of the most interesting we have seen. The ore shipments averaged 15.5% lead and 10 ounces of silver /ton. There was also zinc, copper and gold taken in smaller amounts.
    Further down the mountain is a lower tram terminal where we found three tram buckets and a loading station where trucks would have been loaded with ore.
    We had a great time exploring this one and hope that you enjoy watching the video!

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  • @TomandJulieMineExploring
    @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад +50

    Julie and I are out exploring today to get next week's video for you all. Please enjoy this video, and leave a comment, and I will reply later. Leaving a comment helps promote the video in the RUclips algorithms. Thank you!

    • @davidhettesheimer3685
      @davidhettesheimer3685 2 года назад +9

      What a great explore. Thank you Tom and Julie. Cool finding that train whistle. Looked like it had some dirt in it lol. So here is a beer for you Tom 🍺 I’m sure you want one after that. It’s noon somewhere. 🍻🍻🍻enjoyed the views wow. It’s amazing how hard the miners worked. Be safe and have a great weekend.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад +5

      @@davidhettesheimer3685 Thanks for the nice comment and the beer, David. That will wash down the dirt from that whistle. Glad that you enjoyed the video!

    • @MightyMoeBanker
      @MightyMoeBanker 2 года назад +1

      Absolutely amazing, our West Coast has some beautiful, historic, hidden gems! Organize a small group of people for some over landing, camping and exploration ... and count me in! ✌🏻😎🍺🍺

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад +3

      @@MightyMoeBanker There certainly are some amazing places to explore. Not a bad idea about a campi g group. 👍👊

    • @pavandas9431
      @pavandas9431 2 года назад +1

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  • @Bigrockminer
    @Bigrockminer Год назад +8

    I SPENT 50 YEARS WORKING IN MINES. IT IS FUN TO SEE PEOPLE EXPLORING THESE OLD SMALL MINES. THANK YOU!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад

      You're welcome, Thames. Glad that you enjoyed the explore and thanks for watching!👍

  • @tonyhill5418
    @tonyhill5418 2 года назад +13

    That Sunny Brook whisky bottle looks like the label they used around 1941 on their 4 year old stock. It was bottled by National Distillery under their Medicinal Spirits umbrella. Sunny Brook was popular in the early 1900s. Beam bought National Distillery in 75' but the brand is no longer made.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад +2

      Thanks for the information on the bottle, Tony! It did look to be fairly old. We appreciate it.

  • @bushbuster6528
    @bushbuster6528 Год назад +4

    The amount of respect you show these old places is great. If only every explorer was so considerate.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад

      We try to leave things as we found them or better. We take trash when we can like modern water bottles etc. Thanks for the comment!👌😁

  • @bigmoney3405
    @bigmoney3405 2 года назад +33

    Great explore, hard to comprehend the logistics' of surviving and supplying such a operation in that vast stretch of waterless wasteland. Our ancestors were tough! Thanks you guys and the music is always cool !

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад +7

      Yes, the logistics of supplying these mines must have been a real challenge. Glad that you enjoyed the explore and music, Robert!

    • @mrtruecommenter10000
      @mrtruecommenter10000 Год назад

      @@TomandJulieMineExploring l

  • @moparedtn
    @moparedtn 2 года назад +14

    This channel just keeps getting better and better. What a find, *Tom* and *Julie* !
    Wonderful stuff and thank you as always for sharing it all with us.
    - Ed on the Ridge

  • @dennisworkmansr.714
    @dennisworkmansr.714 2 года назад +8

    I have watched several different exploring channels and one thing I've noticed you all have in common, you look at, pick up, take pictures of all these artifacts and then you carefully replace them where you found them, I think that is terrific with you finding and leaving them.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад +5

      Not only do we replace them but I like to add to the artifacts if something pops up that is buried under collapsed timbers or dirt. That exact thing happened on a return visit to this mine after I made this video. We found a Mobil Gargoyle oil can underneath a bunch of stuff, a cool coffee pot that was outside on the waste rock pile, another Prince Albert tobacco can and a nice can with a removable lid. All are inside the mine now. Thanks for the comment, Dennis!

  • @thomasmacginnes100
    @thomasmacginnes100 2 года назад +2

    thanks for taking us along , and must say Tom, you are fortunate to have such a nice partner willing where you go !

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад +1

      You are correct, Thomas. I am very lucky to have Julie. Thanks for the comment!

  • @caryward8251
    @caryward8251 2 года назад +5

    Hello again, Tom & Julie. Thank goodness for Blue Hard Hats; Julie tested hers very rigorously and came out the winner! Really enjoy the way y’all traverse every passageway that’s feasible to do; gives us the unique adventure that you are experiencing. Thank you so much for doing this as I am too old & live too far away (North Central Texas) to travel out there. At 3:17, the Homemade Camp Trailer with Wooden-Spoked Wheels was a fantastic sight. 4:05, Ball Hitch with Hand Crank Screw to lock Ball in position. Haven’t seen that type before. 5:14, thought it might be a Nail Polish Bottle. 7:41, thinking a Funnel but there are 2 small holes near filler opening, so it wouldn’t work because of leaking. Possibly an Exhaust Pipe because curved pipe on top looks discolored from heat. 8:36, neat handle. 18:31-21:45, Veining in Cave Walls is truly remarkable. Astonished by what Mother Nature can produce for our viewing pleasure! 36:40, Fantastic view emerging from Cave. 37:13, last look at amazing Door & Rail Track. Great Picture. 39:13, Homemade Tram Bucket. I like innovative thinkers! Tom & Julie, another outstanding video, even with the ‘hard knocks’. Keep Safe & Healthy!!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад

      Hello, Cary. We're glad that you enjoyed this one. Thanks for the wonderful comment with all the time stamps and descriptions. We're happy that you can follow along on these trips!

  • @lesleyrobbins1137
    @lesleyrobbins1137 2 года назад +5

    I agree with George Smith, that vein reminds me of van Gogh's style of painting. Absolutely fascinating the way it twisted and folded back on itself. Then, the tram was the icing on the cake! Wonderful scenery.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад +2

      The mineral vein is the star of the show and the reason there is a mine. I really like the tram buckets, too. Thanks, Lesley!

  • @jefffleming8103
    @jefffleming8103 2 года назад +8

    Another great adventure glad to see Julie had more time on the camera and narrating the mine 👍 be safe on your next adventure

  • @KG-uj8yy
    @KG-uj8yy 2 года назад +9

    Hey old friends! I grew up going to Mt Charleston! That was probably my favorite mine thus far. Way cool colors and lots of artifacts, lots going on in and around that one. Take care Tom & Julie, another awesome video! 👍✌️

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад +2

      Hey Kevin, glad that you enjoyed the explore. Mt Charleston is a cool place. The mineral vein in this one was crazy. Thanks for the comment!

  • @tradcatpat2385
    @tradcatpat2385 Год назад +4

    I'm in awe of the hardy Americans who could flesh out those mines. There's a lot there for us contemporary Americans to learn from and emulate. Thanks for bringing it alive so vividly, Tom & Julie!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад +1

      Nicely stated. Hardy might be an understatement describing these almost super human miners who took on these huge tasks with no modern conveniences or equipment. Thanks for the comment!👍👍

  • @markp4321
    @markp4321 Год назад +4

    I enjoyed being taken on another mining adventure. The videos offer a very nice visual of your journeys. I was stationed at White Sands NM from 1963 through 1965 and had the opportunity to explore a mine in the Organ Mountains and also a few other mines on base. One mine extracted garnets for sandpaper. One of my most favorite memories. ❤❤❤😁😁😁

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад

      Thanks for watching and commenting, Mark. White Sands is a very special place in a number of ways. Glad that you have some good exploring memories. 😁

    • @wes11bravo
      @wes11bravo Год назад

      Hello Mark - I did the Bataan Memorial Death March event as a 26 mile ruck march out at White Sands in 2004 and 2005 and part of the route took us past the remains of some old mine workings, maybe the same ones you're talking about. I fell in love with that part of the country as well as West Texas. It's about as different from Southwestern Pennsylvania as you can get but I feel almost spiritually connected to the desert out there (not to get all hippie on ya, haha).

  • @RK-fm4fw
    @RK-fm4fw 2 года назад +1

    Thanks again Tom and Julie for another wonderful video. Have a great weekend and stay safe out there.

  • @HollywoodGraham
    @HollywoodGraham 2 года назад +1

    Pretty neat mine, glad there were some artifacts laying around that always adds more interest...Thanks for all your explores, glad you have Julie to lead you..

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад

      The minerals are the real stars of a mine since they're the reason for the mine in the first place. I agree though, artifacts are fun to see. I just keep following Julie. Lol Thanks, Graham!

  • @paulson6270
    @paulson6270 2 года назад +2

    Wow this is awesome. Hi Tom and Julie. Thanks for taking us along

  • @gingerbread6614
    @gingerbread6614 2 года назад +1

    You guys that train whistle is not old. They sell those in train stores. Most train people have one.
    You both enjoy what your doing. We enjoy watching you.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад

      Hard to tell exactly how old the whistle is. I would guess around 40 or 50 years. Glad that you are enjoying our videos and thanks for commenting!

  • @glenbrisebois8239
    @glenbrisebois8239 Год назад +3

    Thanks Tom and Julie! I love your curiosity and your gentle mutual rapport. Hey, just wondering, have you ever considered grabbing a sample of the vein and having it assayed, just for historical value? The Cerro Gordo guy occasionally smelts his rocks... but in his case, he owns the property. Anyway, thanks for sharing! Like one commenter said "we explore vicariously" through you. 🥰

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад +1

      Glad that you enjoyed the explore, Glen. I could take samples if I know that particular mine doesn't have an active claim on it. Most times though the miners already took what they thought was valuable, so even though a vein looks nice doesn't mean there is anything there. Still a good idea you have. Thanks for the comment!👍👍

  • @janetdeane722
    @janetdeane722 2 года назад +6

    I enjoy living vicariously through you both. I'd be to scared to do most of this, but it's fun to see you confident at exploring these mines.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад

      Hi Janet! Glad that you can get out exploring with us vicariously. We hear that from quite a few people who are unable to do this sort of thing for one reason or another. Thanks for the nice comment and hope you are having a good day.

    • @nathancruz9172
      @nathancruz9172 Год назад

      It’s not safe to explore the mines at all. Because, it’s illegal to trespass in the mines from hazardous ☢️

  • @stewartthompson72
    @stewartthompson72 2 года назад +4

    What a endless labyrinth that never seemed to end. I am not convinced you saw it all, but it was good explore. The Mine colours and artifacts like the whistle and Tram Bucket were great. Take care.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад +1

      Yes, fun to see those tram buckets and the whistle. I think we saw most of the mine, at least what we could get into. Thanks for the comment, Stewart!

  • @druewzer
    @druewzer Год назад +2

    The view into Nevada, very nice. Being from Michigan, I have recently acquired a "passion" for the Nevada landscape and the potential for adventure. Mountain climbing, scrambling, ghost towns, mines, the amount of public land available to explore just to name a few, among many.
    This adventure was just as fun as the others I've watched. However, the video & still images of the colors in the mine caught a fair amount of my attention. Many of the locations were reminiscent of impressionist/expressionist/abstract paintings which I have seen.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад +1

      That's similar to what happened to us. We're from Minnesota and fell hard for the desert when we retired about eight years ago and started traveling to warm places.
      This mine does have some great looking minerals. Some are like that almost like they were made by an artist. Maybe they were. Thanks for the comment!😁

  • @HikeCamp
    @HikeCamp 2 года назад +4

    Every kind of stone and composite type stone.. My father in law is a train enthusiast and would have loved to have found that wishtle... Loved that hike into the mine! You two are as at home under the ground as on top of it. 👍😀👍

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад +2

      Hey, Max. Thanks for watching and commenting! It was another fun hike and explore. Hope all is well with you!

  • @ronstanek2851
    @ronstanek2851 2 года назад +3

    Wow! You both struck a great find up in the hills! Julie watch those low spots, we don’t want to see you bonk your head glad you wear protection, the RPM can is an old motor oil, and the paint was Old Colony. Great finds especially the beautiful colors in the rock walls. Great video also 1 of your best! Thanks!!!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад +1

      Good thing Julie wears a helmet. Lol This was a gold find and fun explore. It's always interesting to see the old cans. I wonder why they had several paint cans there. Glad that you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching, Ron!

  • @rickyfever
    @rickyfever 2 года назад +7

    Hi Tom and Julie, loving the channel! I’ve been doing some mine exploration myself in the northern Sierra Nevada foothills. I love the thrill of exploring a new adit

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад +1

      Hi Ricky, thanks for the nice comment. Hope you find some cool mines to explore. We spend some time in Bishop each year usually in October maybe we'll run into you.

  • @jimmystockdale7555
    @jimmystockdale7555 2 года назад +14

    Great explore, I really enjoyed the views of the country side. The rock colors inside the mine were awesome. I would have really enjoyed going in one of those mines and explore with y'all, but at 75 and on oxygen my time has come and gone. I just wanted y'all to know how much I love watching y'all explore these mines. Until next week stay safe and God bless you both.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад +5

      Sorry you can't get out anymore but glad that you can watch our videos. It's comments like yours that keep us going. Thanks for watching and for the blessing, Jimmy!

  • @Paul-ow6of
    @Paul-ow6of 2 года назад +1

    That was a great exploration! Thanks for taking us along. I really enjoyed it.

  • @SueGirling68
    @SueGirling68 2 года назад +5

    Hi Tom & Julie, that was a cool mine you explored, it was awesome seeing all of the geology that was in there as I haven't ever come across that type before.
    The miners were obviously great lateral thinkers as they were using everyday objects and making them into something that would help them mine, pretty impressive. As always so many great vista's, very beautiful. Thank you for sharing, much love. xx ❤

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад +2

      Thanks for the lovely comment, Sue. Many miners were very resourceful in using what they had to get the job done. This mineral vein is really fun to see and so are the desert views. Always good to hear from you and hope you're doing well with your recent loss. ❤❤🙏

    • @SueGirling68
      @SueGirling68 2 года назад +1

      @@TomandJulieMineExploring I still feel pretty numb to be honest, it's so hard to get to grips with the fact that I have lost both of my parents within a year. Thank you both so much for caring the way you do, you are both lovely people. Sending you lots of love and of course Pickles too. xx 💞

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад +2

      @@SueGirling68 Hopefully with some time you will get back to feeling better. ❤❤

    • @SueGirling68
      @SueGirling68 2 года назад

      @@TomandJulieMineExploring I sure hope so. xx🥰🤗

  • @georgesmith8113
    @georgesmith8113 2 года назад +3

    What an awesome mine! Those colorful walls look like Van Gogh work! Beautiful stuff in such a scenic mountain location. Great video!
    👍👍👍👊😎

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад +1

      Yes, the location and colors of the vein were both great. Thanks for the comment, George! 👍👊

  • @richardbeee
    @richardbeee 2 года назад +3

    Wow! That was fun. What a vein, reminded me of Calico a little. Cool artifacts. Loved that train whistle. Thanks for sharing the explore.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад

      Yes, the vein was nuts and the whistle was cool, too. Thanks for watching, Richard!

  • @pmae9010
    @pmae9010 2 года назад

    Well I've done it, I have viewed all the videos in the list I could find. Thank you two so much for the hours of entertainment. I will be waiting for the next one, but my breath will not be baited.

  • @ralphpatrick3071
    @ralphpatrick3071 2 года назад +11

    I found that old RV fascinating. It kinda looked like a Gypsy wagon with the curved roof. Tons of neat stuff strewn about. That RR whistle was a hoot. I’ll be back, time to watch the mine explore.

    • @carlwest859
      @carlwest859 2 года назад +3

      The birth of Winnebago :-D

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад +3

      It was a neat old trailer. It probably had stories to tell.

    • @olivei2484
      @olivei2484 2 года назад +2

      @@TomandJulieMineExploring I'll guess Turtle Wax (hard Shell).

  • @robmez
    @robmez 2 года назад

    Lovely mine , lovely view , lovely explore ,

  • @carl9826
    @carl9826 5 месяцев назад

    You two make an wonderful team! I love watching the both of you explore these cool mines. Thank you for you hard work to share this with us👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you for watching and for the nice comment. We definitely appreciate it!👍😊

  • @twinturbohenry
    @twinturbohenry 2 года назад

    Fantastic!

  • @vegaswoman7020
    @vegaswoman7020 2 года назад +2

    I love collecting rocks .
    People call me weird.
    I call it Awesome 👌

  • @MrWirebrain
    @MrWirebrain 2 года назад +1

    You are a very pleasant couple. thank you for sharing, enjoyed my time with you!

  • @joelhaas8273
    @joelhaas8273 2 года назад

    Still number 1 mine explorers
    videos. Thank for.making them. Staysafe.

  • @frankgaletzka8477
    @frankgaletzka8477 2 года назад

    Hello Tom hello Julie
    Nature is the best painter and Artist
    The Geologie looks amazing .
    I have not seen this before .
    All the Artefakts and the Tram Station.
    The miners have done a great work to solve their problems.
    Thank you for taking me with you
    All the best wishes a great weekend
    Take care Frank Galetzka

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад +1

      Hello Frank, yes nature is the best artist. The miners were good at fabricating what they needed to get the job done. Thanks for watching and we hope you have a great weekend!

  • @AUMINER1
    @AUMINER1 2 года назад +2

    impressive ! thank you for taking the time to show us this part of history :)

  • @Ed_in_Md
    @Ed_in_Md 2 года назад +1

    That mine is beautiful!

  • @kentforde6350
    @kentforde6350 2 года назад

    Thanks you two for sharing

  • @sarahcartier3393
    @sarahcartier3393 2 года назад

    The colours on the rocks are absolutely georgeous. You literally walked histories path,. doesn't get any better than that.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад +1

      Hi Sarah, glad that you enjoyed the colorful minerals. Thanks for watching!

    • @sarahcartier3393
      @sarahcartier3393 2 года назад

      @@TomandJulieMineExploring very interesting video, thanks 4 the upload.

  • @Jake-yx7ct
    @Jake-yx7ct 2 года назад

    Nice find Tom and Julie.Tom those are some nice shoes!!! Julie Im so glad for you wearing that Helmut...LOL. Thanks for exploring and hiking. A superb video by you 2.💚💚

  • @batmscot6149
    @batmscot6149 2 года назад +1

    Oh wow the rocks the geology the artifacts , good old Prince A . I stay In Scotland and it was so amazing to see something different from another interesting place , and I didn't once bang my heed heehee. Thanks.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад

      Thanks for watching all the way from Scotland, Bat! Julie banged her head so you didn't have to.

  • @TheRockgremlin
    @TheRockgremlin 2 года назад +2

    Sheesh, that has got to be the most slapdash, Jerry-rigged, haphazard, ramshackle mine I've ever seen. Most of the time I can maintain a mental map of the mine workings as you advance through the mine, but I was completely lost in this one. Should call it the corkscrew mine.
    And that vein! Wow! Even more exciting that it was high-grade silver. Between the artifacts and mine workings, this was one of the more interesting mine explores. Thanks again for sharing!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад +1

      It was basically a main drift level with a short second level and spiral stope to the top. It was a little confusing even in person. Thanks for your comment, RG!

  • @marcusholtzheimer9316
    @marcusholtzheimer9316 2 года назад +1

    Amazing! As a 23 year old I’ve only seen wooden spoke wheels maybe 2-3 times in person, that camper was so cool to see in situ like that.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад +1

      As a 65 year old I can say that I'm not very far ahead of you as far as the number of wooden spoked wheels seen in situ. Thanks for the comment, Marcus!

    • @xmo552
      @xmo552 Год назад

      I found wooden wheels on an old operational fire truck two days ago.

  • @casedoumasr656
    @casedoumasr656 2 года назад +1

    Great research Great finds use those hunches too and look want you found for us all to tag along and see ⛏️🏆thank you

  • @cheycasters
    @cheycasters 2 года назад +1

    That Whistle is the bomb!

  • @fredross3089
    @fredross3089 2 года назад

    I really admire you two, always on the go!

  • @johnpage5815
    @johnpage5815 Год назад

    Thanks so much for taking me on that trip I could not done it without you guys it's great to be able to go places thanks for taking me keep up the great work

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад +1

      You're welcome, John! We're glad that you enjoyed the trip and thanks for watching. 👍👍

  • @jonryan5339
    @jonryan5339 2 года назад +2

    Always enjoy your videos with so much to explore and learn about new places. Keep it coming

  • @mechanicman8687
    @mechanicman8687 2 года назад

    You guys are awesome. Thanks!!

  • @redtobertshateshandles
    @redtobertshateshandles Год назад

    You only live once !! Thanks for showing.

  • @erniesandberg6688
    @erniesandberg6688 2 года назад

    Best of the best bar none. Love your show.

  • @richtyler1353
    @richtyler1353 Год назад

    Very cool mine. Really awesome vein formations

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад

      Those mineral veins are pretty wild in this one. Glad that you enjoyed it, Rich! 👍 👌

  • @scotts3938
    @scotts3938 2 года назад

    You and Julie find the coolest mines!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад

      We work hard to find and get ourselves to these mines. Thanks for the comment, Scott!

  • @olivei2484
    @olivei2484 2 года назад +7

    Interesting bit I learned from an old mill, those belt pulley's either are slightly domed in the center of the belt travel or flat. The dome ones keep the belt centered on the pulley (from sliding off). The flat ones are idler pulleys to engauge or tension the running belts.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад +3

      I have seen the domed type. This one looked flat so was possibly a tensioner as you mentioned.

  • @scottsladeadventures1102
    @scottsladeadventures1102 2 года назад +1

    Good morning.. great timing on this video. Coffees on..😃 Counting the days to getting back..❤

  • @Sundance54
    @Sundance54 2 года назад

    Super Kool mine 😎👍

  • @skeeterbug9875
    @skeeterbug9875 2 года назад

    Nice presentation of dramatic mineralizations. What vivid colors! You do a great job and with the still shots- all that detail can really be examined closely. Thank You

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад

      You're welcome and thanks for the nice comment. I like to include some stills for exactly the reason that you mentioned.

  • @robertbeermanjr.2158
    @robertbeermanjr.2158 2 года назад +1

    Wow! Nice explore. Looked to be a small hardscrabble operation. I really like the homemade tram buckets put together with bolt, pulley and wire.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад +1

      Thanks, Robert! Glad that you liked the explore. It was a fun one for us, too.

  • @michaelcoker3197
    @michaelcoker3197 2 года назад

    Love the way you open your vlog. Classy and brightened by Julie.

  • @biancagoodnight1750
    @biancagoodnight1750 2 года назад

    Very Cool 😎

  • @jeffgray4602
    @jeffgray4602 2 года назад

    BEST VIDEO YET!!!

  • @manuellopes7144
    @manuellopes7144 2 года назад

    love an light

  • @cruikshank
    @cruikshank 2 года назад +1

    Just found your channel. I’ve only explored coal mines in PA. Photographing the remains of old west mines has been a dream of mine. Thank you for a very informative, well edited, lit & narrated video. Stay safe. I look forward to watching your previous videos and anything new. God bless you & protect you both.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for the nice comment, Dave! I hope you get to fulfill your dream of seeing the old west mines. We have many mine explore videos on our channel for you to watch. We appreciate the blessing as well.

    • @cruikshank
      @cruikshank 2 года назад

      @@TomandJulieMineExploring Is Pickles still traveling with you? I hope so, 20 is quite an accomplishment for a cat. What type of cat is Pickles? Any pictures or do he/she show up in any videos? Thanks.

  • @carriehardy4157
    @carriehardy4157 Год назад

    When you picked that train whistle up I knew exactly what it was right off. I gave one to my daughter when she was little 23 years ago.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад

      Yes, they are not uncommon. I'm not sure when they were first made. This one looked somewhat old. Thanks for the comment, Carrie!👍😊

  • @stuartatkins5425
    @stuartatkins5425 Год назад +1

    Amazing the effort these miners put in to accomplish their dreams.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад +1

      It really is, and I'm guessing that many times in spite of their hard work the dreams were never realized. Thanks for the comment, Stuart!👍👍

    • @bushbuster6528
      @bushbuster6528 Год назад

      @@TomandJulieMineExploring this comment is very realistic. It speaks a lot to our human condition.

  • @rickdale4921
    @rickdale4921 2 года назад

    Great episode , lots of artifacts and Jul

  • @jeffgray4602
    @jeffgray4602 2 года назад +1

    I saw boxcar Willie use one of those whistles year’s ago when I was just a kid. Great find.

  • @jeffdunnell6693
    @jeffdunnell6693 Год назад

    Thanks,that Was awesome

  • @williamrush8370
    @williamrush8370 2 года назад

    I AM GLAD SHE WASN'T LOOKING UP WHEN YOU DROPPED THAT ROCK!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад

      Didn’t you hear me notify her of an incoming rock. I wouldn't want to hurt my girl.

  • @swm40245
    @swm40245 2 года назад

    Another excellent video! Thank you!

  • @jeremytuggle6424
    @jeremytuggle6424 7 месяцев назад

    incredible you guys are so lucky to be able to visit some of these places. Looking forward to your newest adventure.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the nice comment, Jeremy. Not sure how many of our videos you've seen, but here is a playlist of some of our favorites.
      ruclips.net/p/PLBirOpgY-NV_n393pa-mL4RNYBMYUs04f&si=vEVL4gfQuE9yhIPG

  • @larrybooth2530
    @larrybooth2530 Год назад

    Thank you that was great. Don't take to many chances be safe.

  • @short-fuse
    @short-fuse 2 года назад

    Super cool explore love it!

  • @bebzonzwiedzajacy5550
    @bebzonzwiedzajacy5550 2 года назад

    beautiful inside and outside...

  • @Tom-cy5em
    @Tom-cy5em 2 года назад

    Interesting looking mine with a lot of tight and narrow explores thanks guys stay safe out their and cool in the hot weather added a like and a share.

  • @stevengill1736
    @stevengill1736 2 года назад +6

    That train whistle... classic! And was that a contact metamorphic zone? Really beautiful veinous area....and a homemade tramway - must have been a little highgrade ore that made it seem worthwhile, that soon petered out. Before the days of core drilling I guess...

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад +1

      The whistle was fun to find. I'm not a geologist so aside from the minerals being fun to see I won't attempt to expound on them. I get a kick out of some of the geology groups on the internet. They almost never agree on what a specific specimen is. The home made tram was fun to see. Thanks for commenting, Steve!

  • @aliminingcompany
    @aliminingcompany Год назад

    That Music is awesome, Always love the mines, salute from a miner from Pakistan to all the miners across the globe

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад +1

      Thank you for the nice comment and salute to all the miners in the world. 👍👍⛏️😊

  • @qwerty_____146
    @qwerty_____146 Год назад

    Hi, Dear. Thank you dear. Really nice thank you.

  • @AdventuresRUs
    @AdventuresRUs 2 года назад +5

    That was quite the explore, beautiful area. The portal entrance was pretty amazing, and the mine had lots of interesting artifacts, not to mention really neat geology too. Hope you guys are doing well, stay safe.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад +1

      Hi Chyanne and Adam, thanks for checking out the video. It was a fun one. We went up there again and found some more cool artifacts. Hope all is well with you two. I'll have to get over to your channel soon to see what you've been up to. Julie and I are out with Ken both yesterday and today so I'll get over to your channel when I get the chance.

    • @thenorm8489
      @thenorm8489 2 года назад +1

      hoping to join chyanne and adam some day...aaand if n we ever got down to the states mae and i woulkd love to go trapsing around the desert with you and julie

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад +2

      @@thenorm8489 Sounds good. Bring Chyann and Adam with you.

  • @potatothorn
    @potatothorn 2 года назад +2

    a wooden spoke tire wow! awesome views and that is a heavy duty mine door, i like it... chunky rock in the first tunnel is very interesting they did not cut as neat a tunnel as you usually find... some amazing colors in several areas, spectacular for sure.../ all those giant tunnels and of course you find he tiny ones to crawl into haha... awesome exploration as usual, thanks for taking us along

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад +1

      Hey, Thorn. I was surprised to see the wood spokes, too. You don't see many around in the wild anymore. I really like that door and of course the views. Then the colorful minerals top it all off. Thanks for watching and commenting, we appreciate it!

  • @btcruiser
    @btcruiser 2 года назад +4

    Very interesting mine again. I'm curious as you displayed that it is primarily a lead/zinc mine, but I sure did not see a whole lot of minerals indicating that - then again there is more that I don't know than what I know in that regards. Thanks Tom and Julie!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад +2

      That is the mining report indicated that I read. I'm not a geologist so can't speak from my own knowledge. One thing to keep in mind is that the miners already took what they wanted. Many mines have several different minerals and metals in the veins. Thanks, BT!

  • @toofanfardesy9417
    @toofanfardesy9417 2 года назад

    Naic Vicki this.

  • @onrycodger
    @onrycodger 2 года назад +2

    It's great to see such an untouched gem that hasn't been graffiti'ed and vandalized with signs of partying.
    Fingers crossed that it stays this way for future explorers. I'm glad I ran across your channel. I'll definately be subscribing and following along.😊👍👍

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад +4

      The paint and graffiti drive me nuts, too. I don't know why certain people like to wreck stuff. We can't have anything nice. Thanks for subscribing and commenting! 😁👍

  • @adamontario2834
    @adamontario2834 2 года назад +1

    Wow how amazing some of those veins are the still photos are absolutely beautiful

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад +1

      The minerals are the stars of the show here. Really fun to see. Glad that you enjoyed seeing them, Adam!

    • @adamontario2834
      @adamontario2834 2 года назад

      Thank you very much hope you are well and safe on your adventure

    • @adamontario2834
      @adamontario2834 2 года назад

      And they are so spectacular the colours and how deep and Rich they are amazes me I call myself an amateur rockhound and I would love to see them in person but I'm pretty sure I'm too far away from my screen name you can see where I am but I will continue to enjoy them through your videos

  • @starman10548
    @starman10548 2 года назад

    THAT WAS A REALLY NEAT MINE.

  • @user-rg3hk1gf7s
    @user-rg3hk1gf7s Год назад

    That was really neat thank you.

  • @dannywilsher4165
    @dannywilsher4165 2 года назад

    Awesome! Totally enjoyed it!

  • @tonyidle7813
    @tonyidle7813 2 года назад

    Enjoyed your video a lot, got a kick out of Toms socks. So you go out for a drive and a hike, and end up inside a mountain playing chutes, and chutes and ladders. What a great time :). TONY from Wilsonville.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад

      Hi Tony, those "socks" are actually lightweight gaiters to keep stones and stuff out of my shoes. We do seem to end up inside a mountain quite often. Glad that you enjoyed the video!

  • @mp412cutube
    @mp412cutube Год назад

    I want to go here.....!

  • @OU2nice.
    @OU2nice. Год назад

    you are amazing!

  • @carlwest859
    @carlwest859 2 года назад +1

    At 20.00 it looks like a pan for baking bread. Thanks for a unique off the trail explore. Hope you find more of these.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад

      Was that the box that was hand soldered? It was pretty heavy for a bread pan. I hope we find more of these, too. Thanks, Carl!

  • @dyllan6303
    @dyllan6303 2 года назад +2

    I would love to explore these mines

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад

      They are fun, Dyllan. Long way for you to travel but they will be here. Thanks for the comment!

  • @kiranjotdhillon2636
    @kiranjotdhillon2636 2 года назад

    Great video

  • @mr.crapper7197
    @mr.crapper7197 2 года назад

    Amazing the amount materials carted to the mines in the middle of nowhere.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 года назад

      It truly is. First you had to make the road through the mountains, then haul everything in with an old truck on skinny tires. Mining is tough work.

  • @cynthiatyler1606
    @cynthiatyler1606 2 года назад

    I have the same whistle that my grandfather made for me. So cool to see that.

  • @swamypandith6294
    @swamypandith6294 2 года назад

    Very nice 👌