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Monday, October 24, 2016

Mining Equipment

I spent some time not long ago looking at the mining history of my area, viewing the surface remains of several old mines, and descending into a formerly-active mine and an active surface mine. Here's a teaser, as this topic will take up several posts.
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  1. Fun60October 24, 2016 at 1:20 PM

    Best explored above the ground for me.

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  2. Hootin AnniOctober 24, 2016 at 1:23 PM

    We went through several gold mines in and around Pike's Peak area long ago.

    This brings back such fond memories of good times.
    Excellent photography.

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  3. Photo CacheOctober 24, 2016 at 1:28 PM

    Are these on display in a field?

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  4. carol l mckennaOctober 24, 2016 at 3:04 PM

    Fascinating and neat shots ~ Love how you explore and learn and then share what you have found ~ thanks ~

    Wishing you a delightful week ~ ^_^

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  5. Taken For GrantedOctober 24, 2016 at 3:27 PM

    Those old mines had great looking machinery. I am surprised it has not wound up in a mining museum.

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  6. RajeshOctober 24, 2016 at 8:50 PM

    Wow!those equipment's are huge.

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  7. Dancin FoolOctober 24, 2016 at 10:28 PM

    Very interesting, I think its fascinating how old machinery can take on a beauty when left like this. There is a walk we did a few years ago along an old mining trail and the left over machinery appears as sculptures in the landscape. Looking forward to the next posts.

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  8. Lady FiOctober 24, 2016 at 10:29 PM

    Fine-looking machines!

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  9. Vineeta YashsaviOctober 25, 2016 at 2:46 AM

    Good to know about the historical mines... nice pictures...

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  10. JoOctober 25, 2016 at 4:57 AM

    My husband, Grant, was in mining for the last 30 years of his working life. But always open cast (above ground) fortunately. Thanks for sharing. Jo

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  11. Sallie (FullTime-Life)October 26, 2016 at 6:54 PM

    These kinds of finds are always so very interesting to us -- Bill likes any and all industrial equipment and job-related stuff -- we both love learning about the history of an area we're visiting -- and my Grandfather was a mining engineer... before I remember him, but I do remember his stories.

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  12. sonia a. mascaroOctober 29, 2016 at 11:30 AM

    Amazing mining equipment, Al!
    Love too the area around.

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