Had a wander around Tower Colliery today, closeing in January 2008.
Furthest point mined from shaft, 6 miles.
I will post some U/G pics before then.
Winder operator.
Winder drive.
Winder drum.
Extension lead.
Compressor, newish.
Methane vacuum pump.
Air receiver
Two of the twenty pit cats, three foxes also make their living here.
11Kv switchgear.
Real men, the wild bunch.
Shaft top.
Old fan drive.
Old fan chimney.
Old fan.
Headgear.
Methane power plant, engines.
Winder motor.
Think I screwed up the pic size.
Furthest point mined from shaft, 6 miles.
I will post some U/G pics before then.
Winder operator.
Winder drive.
Winder drum.
Extension lead.
Compressor, newish.
Methane vacuum pump.
Air receiver
Two of the twenty pit cats, three foxes also make their living here.
11Kv switchgear.
Real men, the wild bunch.
Shaft top.
Old fan drive.
Old fan chimney.
Old fan.
Headgear.
Methane power plant, engines.
Winder motor.
Think I screwed up the pic size.
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