That machine in the beginning, it looks more like a steam engine than a compressor. The high and low pressure cylinders, I've only seen that with steam. You said there's a boiler as well. This is a neat mine. Most are robbed out with nothing but bits of wood left.
Unless my eyes were deceiving me I’m sure I saw some plastic modern looking pipework - like the push fit types that you get today. That suggests the mine was still being worked until relatively recent times. 🧨⛏🧨⛏🇬🇧
Another guy was in here recently and he pointed out in his video info that, in his opinion, identification of these places in the video (i.e. popularity on social media) makes the Forest Service / BLM move it up on the priority list for "reclamation". I bring it up because you put the name in the video. Also, I noticed some do#&#; bag took all the motor armature copper windings - the compressor drive motor.
Hi - I suppose I’m something of a mine addict - live in the UK. What baffles me - with this mine you’ve visited, why is there so much stuff that’s just been left there? You would think if the mine company went bust, whoever they owed money to (their creditors) would have at least attempted to salvage some of the scrap - unless that was uneconomic for them to remove it. 🧨⛏🧨⛏🇬🇧
in contrast to most exploration channels you seem to have quite a bit of knowledge of mining equipment and practices. When you talk about the "differential compressor", is that the same thing as a two-stage compressor?
Thank you for not disclosing where this mine is! One day I'm goin to drop down the big hole to the crusher
No tweekers found it yet, ton of copper, but of course they aren't creative or about to work for it. COOL museum!
Incredible video, one of the best "museum mines" I've ever seen, thanks so much!!
@@xonair1 thanks
Wow, you really hit the jackpot there with all those amazing intact relics!! Like nothing I've seen before in anyone's else's video! Too cool!!!
Thanks a bunch!
Could never gather the courage to explore an old mine myself but this was truly fascinating. Thank you so much.
Glad you enjoyed it
Wow. Amazing. Saw your Facebook post.
Thank you sir!
I found this video in a Facebook post, but now I can't find the post again. Unbelievable mine exploration!
Thanks!
I appreciate your knowledge, thank you.
I appreciate that
Absolutely amazing mine! Ill be back there eventually to see whats passed that collapsed section.
It keeps going!
That machine in the beginning, it looks more like a steam engine than a compressor. The high and low pressure cylinders, I've only seen that with steam. You said there's a boiler as well. This is a neat mine. Most are robbed out with nothing but bits of wood left.
It has a electric engine. It’s a compressor. There would be no use for a steam engine in a mine like this
Amazing to see. Sad it will all just rot away down there loko 3 looks like it will be in the crusher soon enough
@@tfoley455 agreed.
very well done. thank you.
Glad you liked it!
Unless my eyes were deceiving me I’m sure I saw some plastic modern looking pipework - like the push fit types that you get today. That suggests the mine was still being worked until relatively recent times. 🧨⛏🧨⛏🇬🇧
1940s
👍👍 your videos just keep getting better.
Thanks 👍
I hope i can see this or something like it before i croak. Bucket list
It’s an amazing place
very cool !
Thanks
Large Cylinder is Low Pressure and smaller is High Pressure this is done so the load on the motor is even.
Another guy was in here recently and he pointed out in his video info that, in his opinion, identification of these places in the video (i.e. popularity on social media) makes the Forest Service / BLM move it up on the priority list for "reclamation". I bring it up because you put the name in the video. Also, I noticed some do#&#; bag took all the motor armature copper windings - the compressor drive motor.
The name is fictional
@@undermine69 Glad to hear it.
You missed a critter at 27:14. Maybe Mine Cat?
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Hi - I suppose I’m something of a mine addict - live in the UK. What baffles me - with this mine you’ve visited, why is there so much stuff that’s just been left there? You would think if the mine company went bust, whoever they owed money to (their creditors) would have at least attempted to salvage some of the scrap - unless that was uneconomic for them to remove it. 🧨⛏🧨⛏🇬🇧
They thought they were coming back.
What were the operation dates of this mine and what were they mining?
Gold silver lead copper zinc. 1870s-1970s
I am from this area.
Know it well .
@@patdenney7046 it’s a very special place
in contrast to most exploration channels you seem to have quite a bit of knowledge of mining equipment and practices. When you talk about the "differential compressor", is that the same thing as a two-stage compressor?
Yes it’s a 2 stage compressor. I enjoy talking about the technical ways these mines were engineered. I just find it so fascinating.
Is there gonna be a part 2 to this video?
@@gregerisman211 maybe…🤔
It was sooo foggy when I was there last year.
@@gregerisman211 still is
Atmospheric conditions in this one are something else, in my mind it only adds to the aesthetic...
Is this in the US or Canada ?
Alaska