Removing the Ore
Once the ore had been broken it had to be transported to the surface.
Broken ore from development drives and stopes was transported or trammed to the Ore Pass (a shaft dedicated to the movement of ore only) by electric locos and one tonne wagons. The ore would transfered to the Skip Loading Station at the bottom of Victory Shaft. Overnight a measuring flask was used to fill the two tonne ore skips which were then hoisted to the surface and the ore tipped into the Mill for processing.
Comment left by john.woodcraft on 2010-03-16 16:44:46
what a magnificient acheivement at the time,and all I noticed,was the red/pink of the sea,and my eyes,(big drinker then)
Comment left by XXXHELLOXXX on 2010-10-13 11:17:38
good website, lots of good info
Comment left by kaz urbanski on 2011-01-14 21:16:29
Thats Ian Jenkin and Mike Sampson . Great photo .
Comment left by Polo on 2011-03-11 22:16:56
The full length of Wethered Shaft was maintained and in use from surface to 8 Level until the 1986 mine closure.
Comment left by L C East on 2013-08-09 13:04:09
I like Mines
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