Rare Wooden Ore Car Still Rolling On The Tracks And Artifact Filled Cabin -Tribute To Miner Roy Ladd

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  • We follow the footsteps of miner Roy Ladd, to many of his hand dug mines, and to one that has the wooden ore car still intact and in working condition. There is also a steel ore car and a beautiful wooden skip car in the mine. After going through the mine we hiked to Roy's favorite cabin to see how he lived and the things he left behind.
    Roy was a quiet, hardworking man, with exceptional mechanical skills, who mined this area extensively on numerous mining claims. He was a bit of a hermit and until he got to know you was somewhat reserved. He stayed in many different locations throughout these mountains.
    He served in the military in WW2 as a tail gunner on a B-17 bomber. His entire crew was killed on a mission, but, luckily for him, he was on a different plane at that time.
    He drove a Chevy roadster through the mountains to some of the claims he worked. Supposedly, he had two transmissions in the Chevy, one reversed to achieve suitable gearing for crawling up the steep hills.
    He took work as a mechanic during the winter months when it was too cold to be high in the mountains working his claims.
    We had a great time getting to know a few things about the man who worked so hard building these mines. It's very rare in the mine exploring world to know much, if anything, about the individuals who actually worked a particular mine. To see Roy's tools and equipment, and to hear some of his backstory, is truly special for us.
    Many thanks to Ron and Jan, who were friends of Roy's and who shared their stories and photos with us.
    We hope you enjoy the video.

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  • @mikedurbin132
    @mikedurbin132 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Nice video! My wife and I met Roy Ladd back in the early 70's. He was very proud to show us his old car collection in the sheds. I was born and raised in Mina and my dad worked a lot of the mines around the area and knew Roy. My family moved away from Mina in 1964. We used to travel back to Mina every year for vacation and happened to run into Roy while out exploring. This video brings back a lot of happy memories!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thanks, Mike, and so good to hear from you. I'm glad that you had the chance to to meet Roy and see his car collection and other things. We make a stop in Mina every year and always find something fun there. If you look back a few videos on our channel you will see his big mine and equipment shop.
      Thanks for sharing your story with us. It's much appreciated. Glad that we could bring back some happy memories for you.

    • @chillislives
      @chillislives 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Was Mina a busy place when you lived there? I've passed through a couple times on motorcycle rides, one of those running out of fuel and waiting hours at that truck stop for fuel late at night.
      The hills have mines!

    • @mikedurbin132
      @mikedurbin132 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@chillislives as a young kid it seemed like a huge city to me lol! Maximum population of about 300 people when we lived there. It had a two room school, grades one through six, and a library. Several bars and a few restaurants and three gas stations! The Southern Pacific railroad still came to town a couple of times a week. Seemed real busy to me!

    • @cheycasters
      @cheycasters 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      nice!

    • @CrMackey-kt3mp
      @CrMackey-kt3mp ปีที่แล้ว

      Say where is mina located ??? Mina in Mexico is mine or mines live in Mexico many years after retiring from farming best wishes c r Mackey in az

  • @cheycasters
    @cheycasters 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks folks!!!! Them tough ol suckers!!!!!

  • @frankgaletzka8477
    @frankgaletzka8477 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello Tom hello Julie
    What a mine sight and a reminding the long gone Miner
    Thank you for this wonderfull Video
    Take care stay heathy
    Yours Frank Galetzka

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Frank. You're welcome and thanks for watching and commenting. We appreciate it! It's a fun mine to see.

  • @beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756
    @beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thanks Tom and Julie, It's not often we can put a face to name in old mine exploring. And somehow just seeing those photos brought an entirely new perspective to the whole exploration. I really appreciate all the detail you bring to each new adventure. Being in Ohio but loving the southwest after making a few trips. It makes me yearn for the chance to spend some time out that way and finally get a chance to see some more mines. Always a pleasure to watch you two Preserving history on video.👍🇺🇸

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, it was really nice to get photos of Roy and also some of his story. You're correct, it's not often you get to put a miner's face to go with an abandoned mine. I hope you get your chance to get out here and see more of the southwest. It's definitely different that the east. Thanks for the nice comment, we appreciate it.

  • @SueGirling68
    @SueGirling68 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi Tom & Julie, I love watching explores of abandoned mines but it always adds a more personal touch to the video when you can see who the miner was and what he achieved in his life. That wooden ore cart was just stunning to see, I'm very happy that it's survived and is out of the weather, the cabin was cool to look through seeing all of his knickknacks. He must have put a lot of hard work in making the tunnel and winze as well as laying the track and that's without all of the pushing heavy ore carts to the outside, wow he certainly worked hard during his life, R.I.P Roy.
    Thank you for showing us around and thank you for sharing his story with us, much love to you both. xx 💖

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, very fun to see Roy's face and get some of his back story. The wooden ore car is really great to see. What a survivor that is. His cabin is neat, too. I was told that it was his favorite place to sleep. Too bad the rock crushed part of the cabin. Thanks, Sue. It's always our pleasure to hear from you!

  • @davidinsocal3032
    @davidinsocal3032 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great tribute to an American hero! God Bless Roy Ladd for his hard work and dedication. What a pioneer he was! And Bless you two too; Tom and Julie, for your great videos of your many awesome adventures!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  ปีที่แล้ว

      He was a cool guy from what I know. It's really fun to retrace some of his footsteps. Thanks for the cool comment, David! 👌😊

  • @ralphpatrick3071
    @ralphpatrick3071 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Those cars and track could use some grease. Poor Julie. Nice relics! Thank you, T&J!!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I should have grabbed the grease swab before we rolled them out. Julie has to start getting her miner muscles back after a short time off. Thanks, Ralph!

  • @General_Confusion
    @General_Confusion 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It looks like Roy lived his life exactly how he wanted to. If only we were all as lucky.
    Really nice video, as you say, it's nice to have the history to go with the explore.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, I believe Roy lived the life he wanted to. It's definitely interesting to have some history behind these sites. Thanks!

  • @peterturnbull4629
    @peterturnbull4629 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hi Tom & Julie thanks you for another great adventure i liked seeing those old ore carts and lots interesting artefacts ie, pots and pans etc I wish all mine explores were like you and only take photo's instead of thieving wheels of carts and other old and interesting memorabilia just so they can put them in the front garden or a personal museum where only a limited amount of people can see them compared to hundreds of thousands on TH-cam thank you again Pete

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi Pete. I don't know why so many people want to take stuff out of the mines. There are already enough museums and an ore car belongs in the mine, not your front yard. Anyway, we're glad you liked the video and thanks for watching!

  • @ronstanek2851
    @ronstanek2851 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a nice find when you enter an abandoned mine and find ore cars undisturbed, plus tools and other artifacts from the original owner. Thanks for another great video! KEEP SAFE!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is a very nice little mine, Ron. Glad that you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!

  • @davidhettesheimer3685
    @davidhettesheimer3685 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great video Tom and Julie. Old wooden mine car still works great. Love the old car and truck. Thank you for taking us along.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad that you enjoyed the video, David! Fun to see the old stuff still rolling on the track. Thanks for watching!

  • @001desertrat3
    @001desertrat3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tom & Julie -- Thank You for showing us this and telling the story of Roy Ladd's life . And a Special Thank You to Ron & Jan for sharing their photos and information about the life of Roy Ladd . I'd seen the Ore Cars , Mine , and Cabin before ; TVR and his buddy Mr. McBride had shown it in one of their episodes several years ago , but they didn't have any of the backstory to go with it . So again Tom & Julie , a big Thank You for giving us ''the rest of the story'' . ---- < Doc , Miner for over 50 years > .

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, Doc! It definitely is fun to have some of Roy's story told to us by someone who was close to him. Jan and Ron kindly shared photos of Roy and their time with us telling us about him. Glad that you enjoyed the video.

    • @ivanferguson2509
      @ivanferguson2509 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad im not the only one who recognized this mine from Justin's video. Really cool to have some history to go with the mine.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed it, Ivan!

  • @TheShornak
    @TheShornak 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hello Tom and Julie. Great video. I love the pictures of Roy and that old 36 Packard. And that picture of him with his flaying buddies in front of that old B17. Those Flaying Fortresses were such a great bomber in it's day. I've seen footage of those planes landing with almost all their tail shot off yet bought all those guy back safely. Boeing knew how to build them, that's for sure. My stepdad was a B17 bombardier and fly many missions over Germany. He said after he'd drop the bombs he'd take one of the side guys that stock out the front end. I bet Roy had a hard life up there with that mine. He was a tough man that's for sure. Anyway you too look great. Julie's a tough woman that's for sure. Tell her she's looking very healthy. Take care always. Look forward to your next adventure.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for sharing your knowledge and story of the B17 and it's glory days, Stephen. It always adds to the video to get comments like yours that others can also read. Julie Says "thanks for the compliments". She is pretty tough and so was old Roy. We'll see you next time!

  • @Kris_at_WhiteOaksFarm
    @Kris_at_WhiteOaksFarm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Made me happy, and sad to see his life's work. The mine was quite amazing, the cabin falling into disrepair, a bit sad. The bit of history at the beginning was sweet. Thank you for the tour.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You're welcome and thanks for the nice comment, Kris! The specific history of these old mines is hard to come by, but, very interesting. Too bad that big rock crashed through the cabin. A lot of the abandoned cabins of this era are disappearing.

  • @markattardo
    @markattardo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Awesome video of Roy's mines and backstory. Enjoyed seeing all of it.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad that you enjoyed the mine and some of it's history. Thanks for the comment, Mark!

  • @ronniecardy
    @ronniecardy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this video and the history with it

  • @erolter
    @erolter ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Tom and Julie Thank you for that great video it is a great tribute to the man, he sure had a venture filled life, cheers Peter the Aussie.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad that you enjoyed seeing a bit about Roy. He must have been quite a guy. Thanks for the comment, Peter!

  • @RENunez-sd6ov
    @RENunez-sd6ov 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another fine video U2

  • @michaelrietz9220
    @michaelrietz9220 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello my good friend I enjoy your show keep up good work I love the

  • @HikeCamp
    @HikeCamp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice tribute ! Pieces of a hard life and a hard man!

  • @rdaw33
    @rdaw33 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a cool look into Roy's life!!!.........Thanks for a great video!!!!

  • @williamlloyd3769
    @williamlloyd3769 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for demonstrating the working of the two ore carts! Very interesting.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's fun to see how they actually operate. The wood car has that primitive, but effective, swivel mechanism. Glad that you found it interesting, William. Thanks for watching!

  • @AbandonedMines11
    @AbandonedMines11 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like that red color on the steel ore cart. Julie did a nice demonstration of both carts! Those assorted drill bits was a nice display. Looks like that mine has a lot of character to it. It’s nice that you were able to tie the mine to Mr. Ladd.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the comment, Frank! The place definitely has a lot of character and makes for an interesting explore. You don't seem to come across many painted ore cars like that one. Those hand drill bits were all in a pile and I was arranging them by length to see if they were all there and it looked like a full set. Glad that you liked Julie's operating demonstration. She's a good sport.

  • @stevebaseley
    @stevebaseley 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video lovely little mine love knowing the history of the mine thank you for sharing keep them coming 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @moparedtn
    @moparedtn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very cool indeed to find out a little about someone who actually worked the mines -
    and a WW2 hero to boot! RIP, God bless and thank you Roy!
    Wonderful episode Tom & Julie, thanks for sharing it - oh, and maybe Tom can do a little
    bit of the hard work in the next one. :-)
    - Ed on the Ridge

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, really nice to have some of the personal history behind this specific mine. Glad that you enjoyed it, Ed. I'm trying to get Julie back in shape...you know how these young people are these days trying to avoid manual labor. Thanks for watching and RIP Roy.

  • @jerryrichter4904
    @jerryrichter4904 ปีที่แล้ว

    that was really nice to watch you guys do the best mine videos thanks again tom and julie

  • @AdventuresRUs
    @AdventuresRUs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was a great video guys! Those ore carts were in amazing shape and it was really neat seeing Roy’s cabin. It’s always more meaningful when you learn a little about the people who worked in the mines. Take care guys and stay safe.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, Chyanne and Adam! It's not often that we can actually put a face on the miner who built these small mines. Glad that you enjoyed seeing the mine cars and cabin. Good to hear from you and hope you guys stay safe, as well.

  • @TECHNOP.V.A.
    @TECHNOP.V.A. ปีที่แล้ว

    Super!👍👍👍

  • @grandmakellymcdonald
    @grandmakellymcdonald 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool! 💕👵

  • @cutt1293
    @cutt1293 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always enjoy watching your exploring videos. Roy was amazing to have done all of that himself.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Roy must have been one hard working miner. Glad that you enjoyed it, Cutt. Thanks for watching.

  • @rickdale4921
    @rickdale4921 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Interesting episode, the ore carts were really cool, looking forward to the next show 😀

  • @williamfox4041
    @williamfox4041 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the tour. Another great video. Looking forward to seeing the next one. The two of you be safe in your travels and as always God Bless you both. Thanks again.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome and thanks for the nice comment and blessing, William! We appreciate you watching and commenting.

    • @williamfox4041
      @williamfox4041 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your very welcome.

  • @jimmystockdale7555
    @jimmystockdale7555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really liked the old car and the wood ore cart. It was kinda sad seeing a man's life work in bad shape. As usual you and Julie did another great job with this explore. Take care and may God bless.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I liked the old car(s) as well. Yes, a little sad seeing this fall to ruin, but nothing lasts forever. Thanks for the comment and blessing, Jimmy!

  • @jimksa67
    @jimksa67 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great show! One of the best , sounds like that miner was the salt of the earth, not many like that round anymore. Like how you send Julie ahead to test for rockfalls! ha ha

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad that you enjoyed it. Roy Ladd must have been a real character to do what he did. He was definitely a hard working man. Thanks for the comment!👍

  • @druewzer
    @druewzer ปีที่แล้ว

    just in awe with this video. more of a "personal" touch with a name and face attached to the mine. the note at the mine was great to see.
    hope this location remains as is, nothing removed. a short view into the life and work of Roy Ladd.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  ปีที่แล้ว

      This was a fun one that we worked hard for. It took us some time to locate the Roy Ladd wooden car. It is a tribute to him and his hard work, and we were happy to document it. I hope no one disturbs this site, too. Thanks for the comment!😊

  • @thomasb188
    @thomasb188 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You always find the best places to explore and I am sure glad you make the videos for all to see !!! Thank you very much, have a great day and stay safe !!! 😀

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It takes some work to find good places to explore. Probably a good percentage (25%?) of the places we go we don't end up making the video because it's a mediocre explore. I'm glad that you enjoy the videos, Thomas!

  • @lesleyrobbins1137
    @lesleyrobbins1137 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's sure nice to see a mine site where the pickers haven't taken everything. That wooden ore cart is way too cool!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you could drive to it those cars would be gone. Roy carried those things in pieces and put them together at the mine. Thanks for watching, Lesley!

  • @stevetabor4447
    @stevetabor4447 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a awesome video just love the history an all the photos of Roy ladd what a awesome guy he must of been, wooden cart is amazing, I hope his mine an all are protected, thanks for sharing as always be safe 👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Roy must have been a special type of guy. Good with mechanical equipment and hard working. Glad that you liked the wooden cart and thanks for watching!

  • @diggindiggenit6540
    @diggindiggenit6540 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very neat place love the still pictures they came out real good

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man, glad you liked the photos. Very fun expkore to this place.

  • @williamwintemberg
    @williamwintemberg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In this case the best was outside the mine. Love all the artifacts!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sometimes that's the case. Every mine is a bit different and that is what keeps things interesting. Thanks, William!

  • @lindarider4525
    @lindarider4525 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is so amazing, in 1979 and 80, we used to hike there and panamint valley sure didn't know all that was there can you imagine what it would of been like....

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm sure it would have been great then. Thanks for the comment, Linda!👍

  • @olivei2484
    @olivei2484 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Thanks!

  • @RickNelsonMn
    @RickNelsonMn ปีที่แล้ว

    TLDR
    Wow, that old wooden cart had it all. The red one, I see it as a tricked out roadster of ore carts. Those wheels! Angled spokes and all they're missing is chrome. 😎🤘🏻
    That clay was interesting.
    I really enjoy the skip car and miner Winze. It was perfect for one miner or with a helper. And that pipe, cable roller, genius. I noticed the flat metal, hammered in to support the windlass hole. And the whole set of drills!
    How awesome you found his cabin and put up all those artifacts. I haven't seen usable enamel ware like that for years. An amazing adventure. Tops for artifacts! That hatchet/hammer was incredible.
    Roy Ladd seems exactly like 3 of my Mom's brothers. Mechanics in WWII. One for the air force, but just their vehicles. I think one of them was closer to the fighting. I should have asked him when I was younger. They don't talk about though do they? I've a shoulder patch from one of them. I've never looked it up. I'm going to very soon. Two of them went out to California a lot in the 50s and 60s, I never found out why? My Mom probably doesn't know. She was a teen through the 50s.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Never too long to read. Roy Ladd was a real do it your selfer. Here is our video of Roy's other cabin and mine. Thanks for the comment, Rick!
      th-cam.com/video/iwcxaNPr9bA/w-d-xo.html

  • @mygarden365
    @mygarden365 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for a very informative tour of the mine, enjoy your explorations.

  • @davefredericks6133
    @davefredericks6133 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great story!! I used to own & operate a 40acre placer claim "AA Bonanza Creek Mining" here 114 miles north of Fairbanks near Central, AK back breaking work chopping ice and moving boulders to dredge and high bank sluice for the yellow stuff. I can only imagine how hard Roy worked on those claims, kudos to him and thanks for the story...

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Having done some mining work yourself you know how hard Roy worked to develop his mines and cabins. I can't believe some of the work miners have done. Thanks for the fun comment, Dave!

  • @caesarillion
    @caesarillion ปีที่แล้ว

    Ore car Nirvana! Thanks Roy and all. Thailand Paul a model train guy.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, one of the few wooden ore cars in the wild. Thanks for commenting, Paul from Thailand!

  • @joelhaas8273
    @joelhaas8273 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You two are quite the team,great video as usual. Thank you

  • @1uptospeed
    @1uptospeed 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thanks for the ore cart demo in the open sunshine ,also the skipcart operation rollerpipe & hand crank , i ttought roy had to push that orecart on that steep incline, from the skies of enemy territory to deep in the ground man Roy did it all, great presentation'. thanks

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It seems that Roy did do it all. He must have liked hard work. Glad that you enjoyed the video!

  • @georgesmith8113
    @georgesmith8113 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome place!! So much fun to see so many goodies! Great video!
    👍👍👍👊😎

  • @bobpace5464
    @bobpace5464 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A great video Tom you and Julie be safe and keep the videos coming really enjoy them thank you

  • @casedoumasr656
    @casedoumasr656 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love that you were able to find the history of Roy to go with the adventure to his mine.When you found the ore cars I was starting to air honky tonk music and then it switched to 60s and 70s music that was a big twist but thank you.This will be a long time favorite adventure .⛏️💣

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad that you liked the history of Roy as well as the mine. Thanks for the nice comment, Case!

  • @danielfmyers
    @danielfmyers 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I appreciate the details about Roy in the description

  • @bigmoney3405
    @bigmoney3405 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful history and such a great mine, thanks for your passion!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, a really great mine and a bit of the history of it makes a big difference. Thanks for watching, Robert!

  • @potatothorn
    @potatothorn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    fantastic car demonstrations! must be Way tougher to push when they are full ... nice exploration , plenty of artifacts too thanks for showing us around

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is a fun one to find. I can only imagine how hard a full ore car would be to push. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @michaelrietz9220
    @michaelrietz9220 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello my good friend I enjoy your show that's a cool mind I love the wooden ore cart it must be heavy when Julie pushing it out of mine

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Michael. We're glad that you like the video. Yes, the wooden cart is very cool. It's a little heavy but Julie can handle it. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @richardbeee
    @richardbeee 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really wonderful explore. You guys are awesome. Thanks. Oh, Tom; don't worry about sending the beauty before the beast:)

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are too kind sir. Yes, beauty before the beast I day. Thanks, Richard!

    • @richardbeee
      @richardbeee 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TomandJulieMineExploring My mother and my late wife called me a big flirt. I call it making people feel good about themselves. Your welcome.

  • @mikelang8020
    @mikelang8020 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ore Cart's Cool 😎

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Mike. It sure is, and one of very few that are still around in the original mine. Thanks for commenting!👍👍

  • @StarrDaniel
    @StarrDaniel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video! Love it

  • @sapawarrior9247
    @sapawarrior9247 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome

  • @marksneddon-7zero
    @marksneddon-7zero 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great stuff. There's another perspective on this mine by TVR Exploring from 2018.
    I won't link to it here as that seems a bit cheeky. Interesting to compare both films.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I know Justin was there some time ago. Good that you didn't link it because comments including links get held and I don't always get to checking them right off. I don't watch too many other mine explore videos so I hope ours is as good or better. I don't believe that too many people find this cabin as it's a little tricky. Thanks for the comment, Mark!

    • @marksneddon-7zero
      @marksneddon-7zero 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TomandJulieMineExploring Both films have very different approaches and both of them are excellent. You have no worries there. All the best.

  • @stewartthompson72
    @stewartthompson72 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was too cool you guys. I would love to have met Roy, he looks like quite the character, and he had very interesting toys. Very nice Ore Carts and the red steel one looked like it was riveted. Knob and Tube wiring, and square nails make it seem older than it should be. I presume he must have had a winch to get the Ore Cars up and down that grade on the tracks. I think that is the first time I have seen rails done like that, and I watch way too many mine exploration videos. Have you guys seen this before?
    That was quite the cabin. The wind noise was audible, bu it didn't detract from the video or your commentary. A very interesting explore.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, Roy must have been quite a character. The winze was a little steep for regular rails. I'm not sure what he powered the winch with. The frame for it was there to the side of the winze.
      The cabin was great back in the day, I bet. The wind that day was really strong, gusting over 30mph. Thanks for watching and commenting, Stewart. We appreciate it!

  • @Jake-yx7ct
    @Jake-yx7ct 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Again you 2 present some very neat relics and locations. Julie don't you get a bit worried when Tom decides to do rock climbing with you jeep? LOLThose ore carts were in fantastic shape.. Thanks Mucho for sharing your adventure. ♥♥♥ Jake

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, Jake. Glad that you enjoyed the location and relics. I can't scare Julie much in the Jeep. We have had it on some pretty knarly roads lately. I just replaced the transmission mount that was torn up. That's always fun to do in an RV park with limited tools.Good thing it's an easy job. Appreciate the comment!

  • @OdySlim
    @OdySlim 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a very nice video. What a good life he had! Regards from Ody Slim

  • @otgexploring
    @otgexploring ปีที่แล้ว

    hands down this is my all time favorite video i think i know the location so when im out that way ill stop by and look around , how cool is that wooden ore cart , i have only seen 1 and it was disassembled and tipped over ..

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is definitely a fun one to find. I won't spoil your search for it by telling you where it is because finding it is half the fun. Please protect the mine and cars by keeping the location to yourself if you find it.

    • @otgexploring
      @otgexploring ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TomandJulieMineExploring the hunt is the best part , I will protect the location if I’m correct you have my word

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@otgexploring perfect

  • @donwright3427
    @donwright3427 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice

  • @pmae9010
    @pmae9010 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That looked like a fun place to explore, I note the rock was pretty fractured down the winze, if the wheels had been left on the cart someone would have pushed it down the hole, IMHO it's good the y were gone. thanks Tom and Julie.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This is definitely a fun place to see. You're probably correct about the wheels. Roy might have taken them off for use elsewhere. Thanks, Mick!

  • @royreynolds108
    @royreynolds108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    U S Q M C is United States Quartermaster Corps.
    N E & S C O is probably Northeast(ern) & Southern Command.
    headquartered in Baltimore.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the information, Roy. I figured one of you guys would know that.

  • @Captionmarvelous
    @Captionmarvelous 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Maybe someone already commented on the letters on the bucket but I believe they stand for USQMC is United States Quartermaster Marine Corps. In the service the Quartermaster is the supplier of most military needs. For example is you needed new boots or bedding, you would have been directed to the Quartermaster. Love your videos and I agree, she does dress up those barren tunnels!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the informative comment, JOEB. Comments like yours always add to the enjoyment for those who like to read through them.

  • @chrisackerley1842
    @chrisackerley1842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a famous mine! Justin at TVR Exploration documented this old wooden ore cart years ago, and other people documented it even before Justin did. It makes me really happy this mine has never been plundered, so keep the faith and DO NOT reveal its location! We wouldn't want to see these old ore carts as the centerpiece of somebody's rock garden in Lagina Hills, would we?

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not really sure how famous this mine is. I have photos of the wooden car from about the year 2000. The Velvet Rocket was there a few years ago. There were a few names of visitors at the cabin.

  • @kevinbrennan2004
    @kevinbrennan2004 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Who's watching over the old mine sites?

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Abandoned mines on federal property are theoretically protected by the Antiquities Act. Otherwise, the remoteness of their location is about all. Patented mines are a different story. They are protected by Smith and Wesson. Thanks for the comment, Kevin!

  • @paulson6270
    @paulson6270 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Y'all hired to dump carts now. LoL Cool video.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is not very common to see the old wood ore car. Thanks for watching, Dianna!

  • @williamglaser6577
    @williamglaser6577 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How would they bend the rails ? That was a really twisty drift.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They usually used a rail bender, similar to a pipe bender. Maybe they could put the rail in a tree crotch and bend them that way, too. Thanks for the comment, William!

  • @jeannemackenzie4404
    @jeannemackenzie4404 ปีที่แล้ว

    What kind of handheld flashlights do you use? Are they rechargeable? What size batteries? Thank you for your very interesting mine videos.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Jeanne, we both use a Coast brand rechargeable LED as our main hand held flashlight. Julie has a XP11R and I have a little older HP10R if I remember correctly. I don't know if they even make the older one anymore. They come with an extra battery and are quite durable. I've dropped mine at least three times down shafts that I was coming up and it has not broken. They both have adjustable lenses to go from flood to spot.

    • @jeannemackenzie4404
      @jeannemackenzie4404 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your speedy reply. I found Julie’s flashlight model on Amazon. It sure looks like an amazing light. I do plan on getting one. Happy desert trails in your rugged Jeep. You two are awesome in all of your wild adventures.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jeannemackenzie4404 You're welcome. I think Home Depot might carry some models. We ordered one of ours from Coast and the other through Amazon.

  • @lesbendo6363
    @lesbendo6363 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think the cameraman and the assistant should trade places, and then you did! 🇨🇦

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  ปีที่แล้ว

      As long as you're happy, Les. 👍😆

    • @lesbendo6363
      @lesbendo6363 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TomandJulieMineExploring Looked like you were putting Julie through her paces. Just concerned. 👍

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lesbendo6363 That's right, I forgot she was the hand trammer on this one. 😁

  • @andrewb4556
    @andrewb4556 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi you guys Roy was a very interesting person, what story would tolled around a fire . Australia

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No doubt he would have some interesting stories to tell. Thanks for the comment, Andrew!

  • @JessicaTG2008
    @JessicaTG2008 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its pretty interesting how many of these mines look like one day everyone showed up, the boss says, "We ain't making any money here, let all go home" and no one came back.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's correct. Many times as the price of the different commodities went up and down, mines would close and reopen again, when there were profits to be made. Other times when an ore body was played out it was cheaper to leave the old equipment behind and move on versus moving old equipment to another mine. Thanks for commenting, Jessica!👍

  • @johnjerman3421
    @johnjerman3421 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    place a small piece of form over the mic-hole boom no more wind noise

  • @DisVietVetUSA
    @DisVietVetUSA ปีที่แล้ว

    Bucket Embose USQMC = United States Quartermasters Corp- did you happen to see and miners journal?

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for that, Richard. We did not see a journal. That would have been really cool to find. 👍

  • @janblake9468
    @janblake9468 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tang, back then, was a knockoff to Spam.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha, orange ham...you think? I should have seen if the Tang was still good. It didn't look like it was opened. Thanks for watching, Jan!

    • @janblake9468
      @janblake9468 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TomandJulieMineExploring Might go good with 20 year old eggs.

  • @nevadits
    @nevadits 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just wanted to let you know that since this video was posted multiple items have been stolen from this very special site that I and others have been visiting for many years. It’s a shame that certain information was given in the video that lead to this happening.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nice try, and while I'm sympathetic toward the loss, I'm not going to be responsible for anyone's misdeeds. Maybe if you and "others" hadn't created such a well-worn trail by visiting this site for many years, the items wouldn't have been stolen. This makes about as much sense as information in my video leading to the missing items. How about the hundreds of offroaders and hikers that have combed the hills for years or the Australian mining company that currently controls the whole area? Maybe some of them are the culprits.

  • @danielfmyers
    @danielfmyers 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    13:06 Let’s go Brandon!!!

  • @charlesmartin3277
    @charlesmartin3277 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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