Excellent as always, the winch is a Loro and Parisini of about 1930, the compressors are of the Swedish ASSA (a rarity) 1970 about 3000 liters / minute of air, powered by three-phase motor at 400V with a power of 20 HP each, the Electrical substation reduced the voltage from 15000 Volts to 400V and 220V and probably 160 given the era. Greetings Alessio
Thank you, Alessio, for the additional details. I should have known that you would know about the equipment. Thank you again for opening my eyes to the Italian mines. I look forward to going out exploring with you again...
I am there and I will always be there !! Also for me it was a great pleasure to explore the mines with you, I really hope to repeat this wonderful adventure !!
Thank you. I'm very glad to hear that... There are some good mines back in the older videos. Have you checked out the Calhoun Mine? That's one of my favorite mines, but not many people have seen that one.
The Ijen Mine in Indonesia is another good one. A little bit different than normal, but still a good one... Ah, I could keep going... Haha, you'll find some good videos if you pick back through the archives.
@@TVRExploring I will be sure to check it out. Your work is historic. And you cover the mines throughly. You're preserving precious history, much better entertainment than anything on TV
Those items that you called "engines" at 22 minutes in, are actually compressors. As you entered, the one on the right that had something mounted behind it, would have had a large motor mounted, driving the compressor with a lot of belts. The compressor on the left, was direct driven, with the armature of the motor still attached to the compressor. That pile of rusted metal behind it was the case of the motor, taken apart as someone salvaged the copper windings. I'm excited to see what else this mine entails in future episodes!
Thank you for the additional details... I always appreciate it when individuals such as yourself, that are much more knowledgeable about something in the video, share your expertise with the rest of us. There's more good equipment coming up in the second video before I head underground.
Thank you. Yes, this is an interesting one with both new and old workings (particularly in the upper adit the older and the newer clash). This mine is very good, but it is a warmup for the Buca della Vena Mine. You're going to LOVE that one!
Thank you very much! You made my day with that one... On this trip (actually the next canyon over), I came across the best abandoned mine I have ever explored. It absolutely blew my mind and I was actually sorry to leave. That one is going to take me a while to edit, but it will be worth the effort because the mine itself and all of the equipment and machinery left inside were phenomenal. You'll probably recognize it when you see it, but it is the Buca della Vena Mine. So, keep an eye out for that one because it is going to be my best ever (so far).
Wow that old DEUTZ engine warmth my heart but makes me sad. That machine was not made to rott in a forest. But if you tried to start it, it would fire up. Because DEUTZ can't die :D
Thank you! There are even more additional buildings than I realized before I get underground in the next video... Part 2 is even more interesting than this one, I believe. Thanks for the comment.
Thank you! Yes, I really like the way the stabilized camera looks. I'm glad you are enjoying the international mines. I still have several from Italy, including the best abandoned mine I have ever explored.
Thank you. I'm glad you liked this one because I didn't get a lot of feedback on it, but I thought it was really cool... If you liked this one, you're going to love the Buca Della Vena Mine, which is close by to this one. It is the best abandoned mine I have ever explored and I've visited hundreds of them now. I am not sure when I'll post that one yet because it will be a long series like this one, but it was really incredible. Thanks for the comment.
I didn't encounter any animals inside of the mine, but they do have wolves, bears, etc. in Italy. Glad you're enjoying this series... I think it gets progressively more interesting over the remaining three videos.
well you keep finding these awesome mines and I love your commentary. There are other channels of explorers and some do mines, but yours so have has felt the most genuine as well.
Yay! I get to go mine-tracking way up in the hilly Italian countryside for my birthday - & I didn't get wet or scratched up by brambles or nothing. Even better - no airfare! & to think, for the past 2 days I've been lamenting about how badly I want to go to Cornwall & up the British Isles' western coastline before I die or get too old to travel, so I'm getting closer. Thanx, EAM.
Happy Birthday! Ha, I'm glad I could spare you the mud, thorns, cold and mosquitoes... Cornwall and the western coastline of the UK is definitely worth a visit. That is probably my favorite part of the UK.
Thank u very much. For various reasons, known & unknown, I've decided it's one of my fave spots on the globe, w/o ever having been there - same w/Alaska's Ketchikan & Misty Fjords, & several of BC & Canada's jewels. No dice on a trip to any of 'em any time soon, but I did manage a few quick dayaways w/my offspring to Santa Cruz, San Jose, & San Fran over my celebratory wknd. Heh, it's a start, & family ups the fun, so I can't complain.
As a grand-scale (1/2 scale) railroad hobbyist, i drool over all that 12-lb mine rail, especially since this stuff is so well preserved compared to the dissolved rail we see inside the mines, in your other mine videos. I'd be pulling that up and putting it to use in a park down in the city, for a ride-on steam locomotive theme train.
This mine is certainly one huge compound! The grounds appear really clean, except for most of the man made things rotting and being overgrown! The two engines you saw were actually a belt driven compressor and on the left a direct drive compressor! When you followed the tracks around and come to the adit, it looked like a whole other world!! Almost like being on a haunted train ride!! Thanks for the tour, this will be one for the books!! Happy hunting and good luck to you!!
Thank you for the comment and the clarification on the compressors... Haha, a haunted train ride is what this one felt like! That's a very good way to put it.
22:50 that's one large air compressor there! they both are compressors, the motor to the one is gone, and all that's left of the motor for the really big one is the armature (the part that spins). The part that doesn't spin is called a stator (think stationary). all the metal plates you see there are the laminations of the stator. They all get stacked together, and then copper wire is wrapped around in a series of coils. they got the copper, left the rest. I see this a lot in your videos :(
Of this series? I have published all four of the videos in this series now. You should be able to find them if you type in "Exploring Italy's Monte Arsiccio Mine" into TH-cam... If you meant that you wanted to see more Italian mines, there are plenty more coming up, including the best abandoned mine I have ever explored.
I've already explored a couple (Portugal and Germany) if you check under the "International Mines" playlist... I've got Slovenia and several more Italian mines still to post as well too. I'm glad you're into the European mines because I think they're fascinating, but they always get less views. So, I appreciate the support.
Wow, I really liked this . I like to see how other countries engineer engines and the winches etc. Have you ever watched the TV series called Ghost mines. It was on Sci Fi channel. there were like 16 episodes. It was really cool. Surprisingly, it all happened in Sumpter, Or. Here is a snip from the internet. It can be seen on You Tube as well as Amazon and others. Its worth the watch on a cold, wet night. Supposed to be a true story. Didnt you visit the Crescent Mine? In the remote woods of Oregon sits Crescent Mine, one of America's richest gold mines. But the site had been forgotten after being abandoned decades ago when a series of tragedies gave it a reputation for being haunted. New owner Larry Overman has reopened the mine and hired a group of miners -- a mixture of veterans and rookies -- in hope of finding the mine's fortune. He is also tackling the haunted reputation head-on by teaming his miners with paranormal investigators Kristen Luman and Patrick Doyle. The latter are tasked with unraveling the location's mysteries, including historic Masonic connections and a spirit known to haunt the area for generations, while the miners face the day-to-day challenges that come with the job.
Thank you. Yes, I thought it was really interesting as well to see what was the same and what was different in regard to mining techniques and tools. No, I'm not familiar with the Crescent Mine. I'll have to check that out...
great video and as many have mentioned a maschette...or some pruning shears.....I'VE often thought about have one. but the addit looks like a mess..mushy yellowish mush....but your going to make us wait..........so you're along way away... from the stated...the pile of stuff by the compressors (engines) is the remains so a electric motor that got stripped for the copper... surprised someone hasn't cleaned that up it such a nice long trail...camping area but the area, must be hard to get to
What's funny is that this mine is very easy to get to... It is right next to a road! I drove maybe two hundred feet up a dirt road to where I parked and I started the video about five feet from the car... You'll see the road in the next video so you know I'm not exaggerating. A machete would have been VERY welcome here because I got absolutely sick of the thorns on those blackberries.
A machete would have been extremely welcome there because I was getting really sick of the thorns on those blackberry bushes! Unfortunately, you're right about the airlines having a problem with passengers boarding with machetes. Some people take all of the fun out of life.
Believe you needed a good machete to get through the vines ! 😊 You could be hacking on them instead of them hacking on you ! Nice tour ! Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍 👍
Wow. I'm just totally impressed every time. Awesome work. Great finesse with the camera. I know it's not all that easy... This one is particularly interesting for me 'cause my wife is Italian. :) What's your name there buddy?
Nice scenery, and interesting equipment. Can't wait for the rest in this series. What was that mining btw?? Was it a gold mine, or something different? I'd be surprised if there was any gold left around Italy after the Roman empire was done. They took most of the good out of Britain...
This series keeps getting better as it goes along, I believe... There were primarily barite, pyrite and iron oxides at this abandoned mine, but they were some interesting rarities here as well (I talk about it in the description). There are silver mines in Sardinia that operated up until a few decades ago, but I am not aware of any gold mines.
Looking good so far!!! It's lucky that it really must be miles away from any main road else those machines would have been long gone to the local scrap dealers. Those spoil heaps look impressive, gotta be a good mine ahead for sure!!!
You know what's crazy? It is right next to a road! I drove maybe two hundred feet up a dirt road to where I parked and I started the video about five feet from the car... You'll see the road in the next video so you know I'm not exaggerating.
That's pretty mad being that close and well preserved, although the buildings looked well trashed inside, I guess the past owners wasn't too fussed of people entering the mine and left it open rather than blowing the adit up as some do.
I am not an engineer and so cannot provide a very good explanation, but they are used in electrical motors and are packed in a tight circle. When thieves are tearing apart a motor to get to the copper inside, they will cast those aside.
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I need to get some good lights, especially with the types of mines I usually wind up in. I bought a Streamlight TLR-1 HL to use on a rifle a while back, but haven't taken it underground yet. Thanks for the recommendations, I'll have to check some of those out.
Suppose that poor crumpled mess of a Fiat got driven off the upper shelf to crash-land in a mangled heap below? (or maybe it was owned by a higher-up at the mine that badly mistreated the workers, leading to it being parked in the loading area for the trucks to run over...) Or it was just dumped after being stolen or some-such. Think those were massive electric-powered compressors rather than engines in the building next to the power tower, going by the piping and the remains of an electric motor attached to the larger unit. Seems somebody removed the entire motor from next to the one! Lots to see here (though you had to follow a goat-track quite a ways to reach the adit, at least it's nice scenery!), and this isn't even the best one of the trip! Excited to see more!
Ha, those are all valid theories about the poor Fiat! You know what's really funny? Last week I found ANOTHER mangled Fiat 500 at a different abandoned mine in Italy. There's something about those Fiat 500s... Thanks for the info on the compressors.
I really enjoy your foreign mine explorations, provides something different from the typical western mines we see so much of. Whats the oldest mine you've gotten to explore?
Thank you. I'm really glad to hear you like the foreign mines because I find them very interesting as well, but, so far, they haven't gotten as much traffic as the typical California, Nevada, etc. mines... There is an Italian mine video coming up of a mine that was initially started before the Romans even. So, if you count that one, the oldest mine I've explored is thousands of years old. I saw some evidence of the ancient mining when I was hiking up, but there isn't any sign of it in the mine I explored (which was a more modern mine). My video of the mine in Portugal included some of the work done by the Romans. So, that is probably the oldest mine I have explored that I have published a video on.
I wonder what would happen is you just moved in to one of those old house and just started fixing it up? How long would it be before someone confronted you?.
This mine is in the Apuan Alps (Alpi Apuane in Italian), which is a mountain range in northern Tuscany. The areas of Italy where I have come across the most mines are in Sardinia and Tuscany... Italy actually has a lot of good information online about all of its abandoned mines. So, it is not too difficult to track them down.
Dude, great job! I appreciate your respect for the artifacts and history of these things soon to be lost to time. i've been following you since your first upload, I must admit, you live the life! I just have one question....how in the FU** can you afford to do all of this? I mean, wow, I'm at a loss...what is your secret?? I have student loans, a mortgage, car payments and, well life's little debts that I work 50-60 hours a week to pay for. I assume you have those too, but you still can afford to travel extensively, pay for equipment, repairs maintenance to your vehicles (and dirt bikes) lodging, food and everything AND have time to edit, post and reply to your viewers. HOW (short of winning the lottery or 'old money') can you possibly afford all of this?? Please share cuz I am SO going to follow in your footsteps!!
First of all, thank you for your kind words and the comment. Secondly, thank you for being with me from the beginning. I always have a soft spot for those that have been along for the full ride... So, to answer your question: No, I did not win the lottery and, no, I am not a trust fund baby. After I graduated from university, I spent five years working in the financial sector. I didn't like my job, my girlfriend at the time, where I lived - pretty much anything. So, I was extremely motivated to get out of that rut. As such, I lived WAY below my means and rigidly maintained as high a savings rate as possible. I also avoided financial traps like buying a home, an expensive car or anything like that. I'm not saying that I never did anything fun, but I sidestepped the big traps. I've also always been interested in the financial markets and so was carefully investing the money that I was saving. I bailed out on the job, girlfriend, apartment, etc. in 2006 and then with the money I had saved, I spent the next five years on adventures and travel (I also went to grad school). That might not seem like the wisest thing financially, but I was trying to shift my skills and knowledge over to areas I found more fulfilling and enjoyable than sitting behind a desk all day moving numbers around on a computer screen. Unfortunately, I finished grad school and needed some money to pay off my student loans and such in 2010-11 when the world was crawling out of the 2008-09 recession. That didn't leave me with a lot of job options. So, it was back to the financial sector for three years to pay off the student loans and to top up the financial accounts. Again, I lived way below my means and rigidly saved as much as possible. With the cushion of the steady income, I started transitioning into doing the things I wanted to do and so after three years behind the desk, I was able to quit again. Of course, my income went down when I quit, but I have made enough since then doing war reporting (something I enjoy and worked on developing while I was doing my five years between financial sector jobs) to get by alright and to have the things I want in life. I should mention that I have never touched the money invested in my retirement accounts and was very aggressive about putting money into them. By properly stocking these up, I now have less pressure to have a high income to make up for lost time that someone that wasn't saving when they were younger might have to save for retirement. What worked for me might not work for everyone, but some core things were maintaining as high a savings rate as possible (if it doesn't hurt, you're not saving enough), avoiding debt whenever possible unless there was a good reason for it, keeping expenses to a minimum and avoiding expensive things like houses that represent an ongoing cost. Were I to do it over again, I absolutely would have done some things differently. For example, my major of International Relations is utterly fucking useless. I wish that I had studied something useful instead or at least learned a trade such as carpentry or whatever. That would give me more options now, but I have still managed to have fun. Anyway, that's probably way more information about me than you wanted, but I hope that somewhere in there I answered your question.
I have watched a lot of abandoned mines. This one is incredibly different. Advances in Technology are witnessed by the remains from about 1900 to 1960's with some 70's. I am at a loss to identify what ores were extracted. Color would indicate Iron and manganese, just a guess, could e anything. A large herd of goats could clear out hose berry brambles. I'll bet the locals feast up o Berries in July and August! You did a grea job.
Yes, this was primarily an iron mine. Good call. I thought it was interesting as well to see how the technology changed over time at this site... Goats could do some very good work here!
The loader propably is a german product, im guessing Liebherr or maybe O&K. Deutz was and is a large engine producer, and that 3-Cylinder Diesel (if it is the one im thinking of) is one of their most produced engines and turns out round about 40 hp. We actually had a Deutz tractor with the same engine.
Thumbs up 163, an another amazing video. I had to watch it twice. There is always at least one thumb down hater, here is hoping that his life has more adventures than TVR. I bet against it. Again TVR great video feedback.
Thumbs down is not necessarily a hater. Could be a safety issue. Besides every one is entitled to an opinion as long as it isn't obscene or hateful. Incidently I am THUMBS UP ON THIS ONE!
Thank you Jim for you courage and concern; I respect your views and opinions about thumbs down. I have no interest in offending anyone but just be logical about this discussion. TVR does not know who gives him thumbs down and he is thoughtful so he won't bother with it. But if you give thumbs down because you are not please with the video then you don't care about him making better videos you only care about your opinion about your dislike and that is why I think anyone will be a hater since you need to be judgemental. I am not saying TVR is perfect at video making but I can see how much work he puts into his video, he tells you in one of them how much works goes in it, Aside from his extensive research, miles or driving and walking to the sector, using areal and mapping views, going into sometimes muddy, danger, or fallout tunnel, time and effort, descriptiveness to the area, editing and upload and I am sure a lot, lot more. You got to respect that, I know I do. So if you think he is missing something in his videos after all the work he puts in it and you wish he should ad it? I figure one will kindly suggest that to him. Describe it in the comments and allowed him to have his time or something in that nature. For me I like his explanation; he seems to know a lot about mines and surrounding areas, so I commented about it. I wouldn’t be a member to his channel if I didn’t like his content and judging his channel should be considered and you just can’t explain that with thumbs down. Imagine a TV show that you like for example “House of Cards” where you can change the story line. Well does what you have here with TVR. And of course that is just my opinion and the way I will like to be treated.
I have no problem with someone disagreeing with me or thinking that I am doing something wrong. I am happy to explain my position and to engage in a discussion with someone about why I feel the way I do or why I do something the way that I do… That is as long as someone is willing to explain THEIR position or WHY I am wrong. That produces a valuable discussion for all. The same is true with requests and suggestions. I am very grateful for both and work hard to incorporate those. It adds no value though to just give a thumbs down without articulating why. That is simply lazy, passive aggressive behavior.
Orange tanks are air receivers and the machines behind are the air compressors. The electric motors have been removed and dismantled for the scrap copper☹️
I can see why. alot of interesting things to see there, being that there was so much over growth. it has me wondering if there was more there than you saw, like maybe other places you have been also.
all part of the adventure right? :-) and we are enjoying it as much as you are. while i am writing this i am curious to know if you have thought of going to the Klondike like skagway Alaska. as you maybe remember i am a railfan and they have a tourist train that was originally built for the gold rush.
I'd love to go to Alaska sometime... I feel like that is a place where you need something like three months rather than just a week or two though. So far, I haven't had a spare three months.
Here's Part 2: th-cam.com/video/aLJQ0QpMhd4/w-d-xo.html All of the videos in this series start with the same title. So, if you just type in that into TH-cam, all four videos should come up.
I've been to Idrija, but I don't know if that will turn out as a video since it was a guided tour. There are some great mines in Slovenia, but those I know about are museums. Do you know of any good Slovenian mines to explore?
Connection of time or 'a Correction in time.... We have, or had, similar easily accessible lead/Spa mines here in Northern Derbyshire, 🇬🇧 so your magic records don't half pluck a memory string or two. Thankyou indeed!
There's a kind of sad thing about our modern society...most kids/teens/ healthy adults nowadays have their noses stuck in a smartphone all day, when in past times you would be seeing fellow explorers/hikers wandering the mine workings with you.
heres a link to a similar being used by japanese soldiers in WW2 . the mix goes in one side and comes out the other mixed. I haven't seen one in use for 55 years.. www.lonesentry.com/manuals/handbook-japanese-military/pics/390-concrete-mixer.jpg
I'm guessing that L.H.D. stands for either 'low height dumper', 'light heavy digger', or 'Larry's humpty dredger'. It must be one of those... Lol. Wonder what natural mineral resources Italy has in large quantities? Obviously there must be many pasta mines...
LHD stands for "Load, Haul, Dump," but I like your translations better... Pasta mines are pretty common, but this particular mine had barite, pyrite and iron deposits. Sardinia has a lot of silver mines.
TVR Exploring -- And here I always thought Sardinia had Sardine Mines . Well , if Italy can have Pasta Mines , then Sardinia should have Sardine Mines , EH ! LOL !
I actually really dislike copper thieves. this mine is really awesome. and much different than stateside. I would certainly be careful walking on wooden planks. whew!
I am not a big fan of the thieves either. They can really badly damage these sites... Yes, I was impressed by this mine as well. It is quite different than the mines in the US, but it has some great stuff.
@@TVRExploring ...a sure fire way to blind one's self!!!...i wonder how long that bottle had been there for?....reading the comments below i now realize it's grappa.....an equally life threatening beverage! :D
Excellent as always, the winch is a Loro and Parisini of about 1930, the compressors are of the Swedish ASSA (a rarity) 1970 about 3000 liters / minute of air, powered by three-phase motor at 400V with a power of 20 HP each, the Electrical substation reduced the voltage from 15000 Volts to 400V and 220V and probably 160 given the era. Greetings Alessio
Thank you, Alessio, for the additional details. I should have known that you would know about the equipment. Thank you again for opening my eyes to the Italian mines. I look forward to going out exploring with you again...
I am there and I will always be there !! Also for me it was a great pleasure to explore the mines with you, I really hope to repeat this wonderful adventure !!
I love going through the older videos I haven't watched. I am never disappointed 😎
Thank you. I'm very glad to hear that... There are some good mines back in the older videos. Have you checked out the Calhoun Mine? That's one of my favorite mines, but not many people have seen that one.
The Ijen Mine in Indonesia is another good one. A little bit different than normal, but still a good one... Ah, I could keep going... Haha, you'll find some good videos if you pick back through the archives.
@@TVRExploring I will be sure to check it out. Your work is historic. And you cover the mines throughly. You're preserving precious history, much better entertainment than anything on TV
Well shot! Excellent camera techniques, editing and the narration is top shelf! Thanks so much!
Thank you very much.
Those items that you called "engines" at 22 minutes in, are actually compressors. As you entered, the one on the right that had something mounted behind it, would have had a large motor mounted, driving the compressor with a lot of belts. The compressor on the left, was direct driven, with the armature of the motor still attached to the compressor. That pile of rusted metal behind it was the case of the motor, taken apart as someone salvaged the copper windings. I'm excited to see what else this mine entails in future episodes!
Thank you for the additional details... I always appreciate it when individuals such as yourself, that are much more knowledgeable about something in the video, share your expertise with the rest of us. There's more good equipment coming up in the second video before I head underground.
I do not agree that pile of clips was the motor case. those are belt splices, for connecting conveyor belts, the rest is true.
Having disassembled several motors, and having taken a closer look, I stand by my statement about those being the case from the motor.
The "Clips" are the fields of the motors, minus the copper.
Ya those are from the laminated core of the stator inside of the motor outside shell.
Great videos, amazing location! Keep it up and thank you for all the effort.
Thank you. I really appreciate hearing things like this... If you like this one, you'll definitely like the other Italian mines too.
Oh boyyy this is going to be good. Can't wait to see inside that adit!! Nice job man!
Thank you. Yes, this is an interesting one with both new and old workings (particularly in the upper adit the older and the newer clash). This mine is very good, but it is a warmup for the Buca della Vena Mine. You're going to LOVE that one!
As always you knock this one out of the park great job you are the best.
Thank you very much! You made my day with that one... On this trip (actually the next canyon over), I came across the best abandoned mine I have ever explored. It absolutely blew my mind and I was actually sorry to leave. That one is going to take me a while to edit, but it will be worth the effort because the mine itself and all of the equipment and machinery left inside were phenomenal. You'll probably recognize it when you see it, but it is the Buca della Vena Mine. So, keep an eye out for that one because it is going to be my best ever (so far).
Tease!
Your so knowledgeable about mines takecare walking around them
Dang! 2:19, very cool accommodations, complete with tile and fireplace, brick exterior, etc. VERY interesting differences between Italy and US.
The Italian mines are great.
Wow such an impressive mine. Looking forward to see the rest. Great video!
Thank you! I think this one gets even better as I go along...
This is by far one of the most wild mines you have explored!
Yes, this one certainly impressed me...
Enjoyed every bit of this excellent video, thank you.
Thank you. I have been quite impressed with the Italian mines so far and have some really good ones coming up...
A very good Video
It is interesting how nature covers the sight and everything disappers
Great sight
Yours Frank
Wow that old DEUTZ engine warmth my heart but makes me sad. That machine was not made to rott in a forest. But if you tried to start it, it would fire up. Because DEUTZ can't die :D
Amazing..... So beautiful out there I'm so jealous. Can't wait till the next one.
Thank you! Yes, we have definitely explored mines in less attractive areas. I'm putting up the next video on Wednesday morning.
You did it again! Amazing site and really massive with lots of buildings. Perfect filming (not like most other channels!) Thanks!
Thank you! There are even more additional buildings than I realized before I get underground in the next video... Part 2 is even more interesting than this one, I believe. Thanks for the comment.
Loving your videos! The stabilized camera is great. Keep it up! Also, loving the international mines!
Thank you! Yes, I really like the way the stabilized camera looks. I'm glad you are enjoying the international mines. I still have several from Italy, including the best abandoned mine I have ever explored.
I enjoy watching all your videos but this one Is my absolute favourite. Really great exploration. Thank you 👍🏻
Thank you. I'm glad you liked this one because I didn't get a lot of feedback on it, but I thought it was really cool... If you liked this one, you're going to love the Buca Della Vena Mine, which is close by to this one. It is the best abandoned mine I have ever explored and I've visited hundreds of them now. I am not sure when I'll post that one yet because it will be a long series like this one, but it was really incredible. Thanks for the comment.
TVR Exploring Look forward to seeing it buddy. Your definitely my favourite exploration TH-camr. Thanks again 👍🏻
Phenomenal explore!
31:36 looks like a big animal foot print.
Anyway I am loving this mine already! Can't wait for part 2! :3
I didn't encounter any animals inside of the mine, but they do have wolves, bears, etc. in Italy. Glad you're enjoying this series... I think it gets progressively more interesting over the remaining three videos.
well you keep finding these awesome mines and I love your commentary. There are other channels of explorers and some do mines, but yours so have has felt the most genuine as well.
Great video 👍 thanks
wow that is awesome and as always you did a great job with video info and captions
Yay! I get to go mine-tracking way up in the hilly Italian countryside for my birthday - & I didn't get wet or scratched up by brambles or nothing. Even better - no airfare! & to think, for the past 2 days I've been lamenting about how badly I want to go to Cornwall & up the British Isles' western coastline before I die or get too old to travel, so I'm getting closer. Thanx, EAM.
Happy Birthday! Ha, I'm glad I could spare you the mud, thorns, cold and mosquitoes... Cornwall and the western coastline of the UK is definitely worth a visit. That is probably my favorite part of the UK.
Thank u very much. For various reasons, known & unknown, I've decided it's one of my fave spots on the globe, w/o ever having been there - same w/Alaska's Ketchikan & Misty Fjords, & several of BC & Canada's jewels. No dice on a trip to any of 'em any time soon, but I did manage a few quick dayaways w/my offspring to Santa Cruz, San Jose, & San Fran over my celebratory wknd. Heh, it's a start, & family ups the fun, so I can't complain.
As a grand-scale (1/2 scale) railroad hobbyist, i drool over all that 12-lb mine rail, especially since this stuff is so well preserved compared to the dissolved rail we see inside the mines, in your other mine videos. I'd be pulling that up and putting it to use in a park down in the city, for a ride-on steam locomotive theme train.
Ha, well, it's still there. You might have trouble getting it all on the flight home though!
Can't wait for the next instalment!
Barring exceptional circumstances, I post a new video every Wednesday morning.
Impresionante Gracias por compartirlo
This mine is certainly one huge compound! The grounds appear really clean, except for most of the man made things rotting and being overgrown! The two engines you saw were actually a belt driven compressor and on the left a direct drive compressor! When you followed the tracks around and come to the adit, it looked like a whole other world!! Almost like being on a haunted train ride!! Thanks for the tour, this will be one for the books!! Happy hunting and good luck to you!!
Thank you for the comment and the clarification on the compressors... Haha, a haunted train ride is what this one felt like! That's a very good way to put it.
22:50 that's one large air compressor there! they both are compressors, the motor to the one is gone, and all that's left of the motor for the really big one is the armature (the part that spins). The part that doesn't spin is called a stator (think stationary). all the metal plates you see there are the laminations of the stator. They all get stacked together, and then copper wire is wrapped around in a series of coils. they got the copper, left the rest. I see this a lot in your videos :(
Yes, unfortunately, these are often destroyed by scrappers... Thank you for the explanation.
I am anxious to see more
Of this series? I have published all four of the videos in this series now. You should be able to find them if you type in "Exploring Italy's Monte Arsiccio Mine" into TH-cam... If you meant that you wanted to see more Italian mines, there are plenty more coming up, including the best abandoned mine I have ever explored.
This is really cool!
You find the coolest places
Eimco 911B maybe ? those deutz air cooled motors are still in use today but only on small Geo-probes ( in Australia )
omg its great to finally see you explore some european mines
I've already explored a couple (Portugal and Germany) if you check under the "International Mines" playlist... I've got Slovenia and several more Italian mines still to post as well too. I'm glad you're into the European mines because I think they're fascinating, but they always get less views. So, I appreciate the support.
Great video! Looking forward to part 2! Thanks!
Thank you! I think Part 2 is even more interesting...
Wow, I really liked this . I like to see how other countries engineer engines and the winches etc. Have you ever watched the TV series called Ghost mines.
It was on Sci Fi channel. there were like 16 episodes. It was really cool. Surprisingly, it all happened in Sumpter, Or. Here is a snip from the internet.
It can be seen on You Tube as well as Amazon and others. Its worth the watch on a cold, wet night. Supposed to be a true story. Didnt you visit the
Crescent Mine?
In the remote woods of Oregon sits Crescent Mine, one of America's richest gold mines. But the site had been forgotten after being abandoned decades ago when a series of tragedies gave it a reputation for being haunted. New owner Larry Overman has reopened the mine and hired a group of miners -- a mixture of veterans and rookies -- in hope of finding the mine's fortune. He is also tackling the haunted reputation head-on by teaming his miners with paranormal investigators Kristen Luman and Patrick Doyle. The latter are tasked with unraveling the location's mysteries, including historic Masonic connections and a spirit known to haunt the area for generations, while the miners face the day-to-day challenges that come with the job.
Thank you. Yes, I thought it was really interesting as well to see what was the same and what was different in regard to mining techniques and tools. No, I'm not familiar with the Crescent Mine. I'll have to check that out...
Awwww come on! You stopped right at the good part!! Lol 😂
Gotta keep you coming back for more... LOL.
TVR Exploring no worries there! :)
great video and as many have mentioned a maschette...or some pruning shears.....I'VE often thought about have one. but the addit looks like a mess..mushy yellowish mush....but your going to make us wait..........so you're along way away... from the stated...the pile of stuff by the compressors (engines) is the remains so a electric motor that got stripped for the copper...
surprised someone hasn't cleaned that up it such a nice long trail...camping area but the area, must be hard to get to
What's funny is that this mine is very easy to get to... It is right next to a road! I drove maybe two hundred feet up a dirt road to where I parked and I started the video about five feet from the car... You'll see the road in the next video so you know I'm not exaggerating. A machete would have been VERY welcome here because I got absolutely sick of the thorns on those blackberries.
Wow that was impressive looks like a machete would have been handy but I'm thinking airlines might frown on that.
A machete would have been extremely welcome there because I was getting really sick of the thorns on those blackberry bushes! Unfortunately, you're right about the airlines having a problem with passengers boarding with machetes. Some people take all of the fun out of life.
Great video! Any idea when Part #2 will be ready to view?
Thank you! I try to publish a video every Wednesday morning (US time) and so Part 2 will be going up tomorrow (the 11th) at 10:30 AM PST.
Awesome, keep up the great work man. Looking forward to more videos. Cheers
Believe you needed a good machete to get through the vines ! 😊
You could be hacking on them instead of them hacking on you !
Nice tour !
Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍 👍
Thank you. I would have given a lot to have a machete then! Getting through those blackberry bushes was awful...
Wow. I'm just totally impressed every time. Awesome work. Great finesse with the camera. I know it's not all that easy... This one is particularly interesting for me 'cause my wife is Italian. :) What's your name there buddy?
Oh, I feel for you... My wife is Italian too (from Rome). Ha, it isn't always easy being married to an Italian.
Thank you for the comment. No, it definitely isn't easy tracking down the locations, getting to them, filming them, editing the footage, etc.
Looks like it was quite an impressive operation at one time.
Yes, I believe it was. I would be curious to know how many miners they actually had working here.
0:40 did you check what was in that jug?
Nice one, mines are in greenary place..... Wow,
Waiting 2nd video 🙄🙄🙄
Thank you. Yes, there is a LOT of greenery at this one. The second video goes up tomorrow...
The weather is like here in S. Oregon.
Thanks
Ha, yes, it is pretty similar!
nice almost like home wet and soggy ha ha looking forward to the other vids
Wet and soggy seems to be a pretty consistent theme for the Italian mines as well... Just in case I missed mud and floods, you know?
Beautiful location.
Yes, it was. This is in the Apuan Alps.
Nice scenery, and interesting equipment. Can't wait for the rest in this series. What was that mining btw?? Was it a gold mine, or something different? I'd be surprised if there was any gold left around Italy after the Roman empire was done. They took most of the good out of Britain...
This series keeps getting better as it goes along, I believe... There were primarily barite, pyrite and iron oxides at this abandoned mine, but they were some interesting rarities here as well (I talk about it in the description). There are silver mines in Sardinia that operated up until a few decades ago, but I am not aware of any gold mines.
Looking good so far!!! It's lucky that it really must be miles away from any main road else those machines would have been long gone to the local scrap dealers. Those spoil heaps look impressive, gotta be a good mine ahead for sure!!!
You know what's crazy? It is right next to a road! I drove maybe two hundred feet up a dirt road to where I parked and I started the video about five feet from the car... You'll see the road in the next video so you know I'm not exaggerating.
That's pretty mad being that close and well preserved, although the buildings looked well trashed inside, I guess the past owners wasn't too fussed of people entering the mine and left it open rather than blowing the adit up as some do.
what are all those strips in the corner at 23:49 ?
I am not an engineer and so cannot provide a very good explanation, but they are used in electrical motors and are packed in a tight circle. When thieves are tearing apart a motor to get to the copper inside, they will cast those aside.
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I've watched a lot of your videos, and it's obvious that you put a lot of time and effort in research and physical exploration.
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Thank you very much for the suggestions on the lights. I am definitely in the market for new lights this coming season...
Large engines are air compressors. Great video as always, looking forward to part 2.
Thank you for the clarification and the comment... The next video gets even better.
Suppose that poor crumpled mess of a Fiat got driven off the upper shelf to crash-land in a mangled heap below? (or maybe it was owned by a higher-up at the mine that badly mistreated the workers, leading to it being parked in the loading area for the trucks to run over...) Or it was just dumped after being stolen or some-such.
Think those were massive electric-powered compressors rather than engines in the building next to the power tower, going by the piping and the remains of an electric motor attached to the larger unit. Seems somebody removed the entire motor from next to the one!
Lots to see here (though you had to follow a goat-track quite a ways to reach the adit, at least it's nice scenery!), and this isn't even the best one of the trip! Excited to see more!
Ha, those are all valid theories about the poor Fiat! You know what's really funny? Last week I found ANOTHER mangled Fiat 500 at a different abandoned mine in Italy. There's something about those Fiat 500s... Thanks for the info on the compressors.
I really enjoy your foreign mine explorations, provides something different from the typical western mines we see so much of. Whats the oldest mine you've gotten to explore?
Thank you. I'm really glad to hear you like the foreign mines because I find them very interesting as well, but, so far, they haven't gotten as much traffic as the typical California, Nevada, etc. mines... There is an Italian mine video coming up of a mine that was initially started before the Romans even. So, if you count that one, the oldest mine I've explored is thousands of years old. I saw some evidence of the ancient mining when I was hiking up, but there isn't any sign of it in the mine I explored (which was a more modern mine). My video of the mine in Portugal included some of the work done by the Romans. So, that is probably the oldest mine I have explored that I have published a video on.
That's the first time I have seen brick on the face of an adit. It looks like a railroad tunnel from the outside.
Pretty wild, huh? I hadn't thought about the railroad tunnel look, but, yes, it did definitely look like one...
I wonder what would happen is you just moved in to one of those old house and just started fixing it up? How long would it be before someone confronted you?.
The suspense...great explore so far. Maybe you'll find some old mafia operations.
Haha, with Italy you can find anything!
Was that a blue green glass jug in the ball mill
Yes, it was.
Wow! How does one go to Italy to find old mines?! Where about in Italy is this place?
This mine is in the Apuan Alps (Alpi Apuane in Italian), which is a mountain range in northern Tuscany. The areas of Italy where I have come across the most mines are in Sardinia and Tuscany... Italy actually has a lot of good information online about all of its abandoned mines. So, it is not too difficult to track them down.
@@TVRExploring I hope that you were able to go sightseeing of the Italian architectures as well and the artworks!
Thank you. Well, I live in Italy for most of the year. So, yes, I have indeed seen quite a lot of what Italy has to offer. It's a wonderful place...
@@TVRExploring omg, I want your life lol! Lucky dude!
Deutz, engines have a head for each cylinder so it would be easy to repair on site and reliable to worked on them engines years ago 30 plus years
The entire mine is in metric
Dude, great job! I appreciate your respect for the artifacts and history of these things soon to be lost to time. i've been following you since your first upload, I must admit, you live the life! I just have one question....how in the FU** can you afford to do all of this? I mean, wow, I'm at a loss...what is your secret?? I have student loans, a mortgage, car payments and, well life's little debts that I work 50-60 hours a week to pay for. I assume you have those too, but you still can afford to travel extensively, pay for equipment, repairs maintenance to your vehicles (and dirt bikes) lodging, food and everything AND have time to edit, post and reply to your viewers. HOW (short of winning the lottery or 'old money') can you possibly afford all of this?? Please share cuz I am SO going to follow in your footsteps!!
First of all, thank you for your kind words and the comment. Secondly, thank you for being with me from the beginning. I always have a soft spot for those that have been along for the full ride... So, to answer your question: No, I did not win the lottery and, no, I am not a trust fund baby. After I graduated from university, I spent five years working in the financial sector. I didn't like my job, my girlfriend at the time, where I lived - pretty much anything. So, I was extremely motivated to get out of that rut. As such, I lived WAY below my means and rigidly maintained as high a savings rate as possible. I also avoided financial traps like buying a home, an expensive car or anything like that. I'm not saying that I never did anything fun, but I sidestepped the big traps. I've also always been interested in the financial markets and so was carefully investing the money that I was saving. I bailed out on the job, girlfriend, apartment, etc. in 2006 and then with the money I had saved, I spent the next five years on adventures and travel (I also went to grad school). That might not seem like the wisest thing financially, but I was trying to shift my skills and knowledge over to areas I found more fulfilling and enjoyable than sitting behind a desk all day moving numbers around on a computer screen. Unfortunately, I finished grad school and needed some money to pay off my student loans and such in 2010-11 when the world was crawling out of the 2008-09 recession. That didn't leave me with a lot of job options. So, it was back to the financial sector for three years to pay off the student loans and to top up the financial accounts. Again, I lived way below my means and rigidly saved as much as possible. With the cushion of the steady income, I started transitioning into doing the things I wanted to do and so after three years behind the desk, I was able to quit again. Of course, my income went down when I quit, but I have made enough since then doing war reporting (something I enjoy and worked on developing while I was doing my five years between financial sector jobs) to get by alright and to have the things I want in life. I should mention that I have never touched the money invested in my retirement accounts and was very aggressive about putting money into them. By properly stocking these up, I now have less pressure to have a high income to make up for lost time that someone that wasn't saving when they were younger might have to save for retirement. What worked for me might not work for everyone, but some core things were maintaining as high a savings rate as possible (if it doesn't hurt, you're not saving enough), avoiding debt whenever possible unless there was a good reason for it, keeping expenses to a minimum and avoiding expensive things like houses that represent an ongoing cost. Were I to do it over again, I absolutely would have done some things differently. For example, my major of International Relations is utterly fucking useless. I wish that I had studied something useful instead or at least learned a trade such as carpentry or whatever. That would give me more options now, but I have still managed to have fun. Anyway, that's probably way more information about me than you wanted, but I hope that somewhere in there I answered your question.
I have watched a lot of abandoned mines. This one is incredibly different. Advances in Technology are witnessed by the remains from about 1900 to 1960's with some 70's. I am at a loss to identify what ores were extracted. Color would indicate Iron and manganese, just a guess, could e anything. A large herd of goats could clear out hose berry brambles. I'll bet the locals feast up o Berries in July and August! You did a grea job.
Yes, this was primarily an iron mine. Good call. I thought it was interesting as well to see how the technology changed over time at this site... Goats could do some very good work here!
I assume the rail was moved (extended) to more locations and the old ones are now hidden under brush
It's nice to not see bullet holes in everything!
Kind of unusual, isn't it?
I would have taken the shine hiding in the ball mill 😂
With my luck, it would have been full of piss.
The loader propably is a german product, im guessing Liebherr or maybe O&K. Deutz was and is a large engine producer, and that 3-Cylinder Diesel (if it is the one im thinking of) is one of their most produced engines and turns out round about 40 hp. We actually had a Deutz tractor with the same engine.
Thank you for the additional details.
Thumbs up 163, an another amazing video. I had to watch it twice. There is always at least one thumb down hater, here is hoping that his life has more adventures than TVR. I bet against it. Again TVR great video feedback.
Thumbs down is not necessarily a hater. Could be a safety issue. Besides every one is entitled to an opinion as long as it isn't obscene or hateful. Incidently I am THUMBS UP ON THIS ONE!
Thank you Jim for you courage and concern; I respect your views and opinions about thumbs down. I have no interest in offending anyone but just be logical about this discussion. TVR does not know who gives him thumbs down and he is thoughtful so he won't bother with it. But if you give thumbs down because you are not please with the video then you don't care about him making better videos you only care about your opinion about your dislike and that is why I think anyone will be a hater since you need to be judgemental. I am not saying TVR is perfect at video making but I can see how much work he puts into his video, he tells you in one of them how much works goes in it, Aside from his extensive research, miles or driving and walking to the sector, using areal and mapping views, going into sometimes muddy, danger, or fallout tunnel, time and effort, descriptiveness to the area, editing and upload and I am sure a lot, lot more. You got to respect that, I know I do. So if you think he is missing something in his videos after all the work he puts in it and you wish he should ad it? I figure one will kindly suggest that to him. Describe it in the comments and allowed him to have his time or something in that nature. For me I like his explanation; he seems to know a lot about mines and surrounding areas, so I commented about it. I wouldn’t be a member to his channel if I didn’t like his content and judging his channel should be considered and you just can’t explain that with thumbs down. Imagine a TV show that you like for example “House of Cards” where you can change the story line. Well does what you have here with TVR. And of course that is just my opinion and the way I will like to be treated.
I have no problem with someone disagreeing with me or thinking that I am doing something wrong. I am happy to explain my position and to engage in a discussion with someone about why I feel the way I do or why I do something the way that I do… That is as long as someone is willing to explain THEIR position or WHY I am wrong. That produces a valuable discussion for all. The same is true with requests and suggestions. I am very grateful for both and work hard to incorporate those.
It adds no value though to just give a thumbs down without articulating why. That is simply lazy, passive aggressive behavior.
And thank you, by the way, Orelius, for the great explanation...
You should explore uranus next
I've heard the abandoned mines there have bad air...
how was the food good i hope be safe
Well, I live in Italy most of the year and I love the food. However, after a while, I do crave some Mexican food.
@@TVRExploring Let us know if you ever get to New Mexico environs. I've wanted to see our mines for a long time. I'm in northern NM.
Orange tanks are air receivers and the machines behind are the air compressors. The electric motors have been removed and dismantled for the scrap copper☹️
Thats a cool place
I've been really impressed with the Italian mines so far...
I can see why. alot of interesting things to see there, being that there was so much over growth. it has me wondering if there was more there than you saw, like maybe other places you have been also.
Yes, I am pretty sure I missed some stuff here...
all part of the adventure right? :-) and we are enjoying it as much as you are. while i am writing this i am curious to know if you have thought of going to the Klondike like skagway Alaska. as you maybe remember i am a railfan and they have a tourist train that was originally built for the gold rush.
I'd love to go to Alaska sometime... I feel like that is a place where you need something like three months rather than just a week or two though. So far, I haven't had a spare three months.
23:99 what are they?
Can’t find the next video 😳
Here's Part 2: th-cam.com/video/aLJQ0QpMhd4/w-d-xo.html
All of the videos in this series start with the same title. So, if you just type in that into TH-cam, all four videos should come up.
What about slovenian mines!?
I've been to Idrija, but I don't know if that will turn out as a video since it was a guided tour. There are some great mines in Slovenia, but those I know about are museums. Do you know of any good Slovenian mines to explore?
The amount of vines covering everything...
It was insane.
Connection of time or 'a Correction in time....
We have, or had, similar easily accessible lead/Spa mines here in Northern Derbyshire, 🇬🇧 so your magic records don't half pluck a memory string or two. Thankyou indeed!
I knew it. You're an Imperial Sandtrooper. "The tracks carry off in this direction."
Shhh! Don't tell anyone.
Well to get to the adit quickly.... You gotta run thru the jungle
I started eating at a blackberry yoghurt when starting the video. I did not expect so much of them to pop up!
No spiders?
Ha, not this time!
There's a kind of sad thing about our modern society...most kids/teens/ healthy adults nowadays have their noses stuck in a smartphone all day, when in past times you would be seeing fellow explorers/hikers wandering the mine workings with you.
I could not possibly agree with you more. 100% right. It makes it difficult to be optimistic about the future at times...
lhds are around 10k to 20 k in cash used.
I think someone could negotiate a discount on this one!
The first thing is a cement mixer bowl. .
Thank you.
heres a link to a similar being used by japanese soldiers in WW2 . the mix goes in one side and comes out the other mixed. I haven't seen one in use for 55 years.. www.lonesentry.com/manuals/handbook-japanese-military/pics/390-concrete-mixer.jpg
Very interesting... Thank you for sharing that.
I'm guessing that L.H.D. stands for either 'low height dumper', 'light heavy digger', or 'Larry's humpty dredger'. It must be one of those... Lol. Wonder what natural mineral resources Italy has in large quantities? Obviously there must be many pasta mines...
LHD stands for "Load, Haul, Dump," but I like your translations better... Pasta mines are pretty common, but this particular mine had barite, pyrite and iron deposits. Sardinia has a lot of silver mines.
Lil' hooptie dozer!
TVR Exploring -- And here I always thought Sardinia had Sardine Mines . Well , if Italy can have Pasta Mines , then Sardinia should have Sardine Mines , EH ! LOL !
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I actually really dislike copper thieves. this mine is really awesome. and much different than stateside. I would certainly be careful walking on wooden planks. whew!
I am not a big fan of the thieves either. They can really badly damage these sites... Yes, I was impressed by this mine as well. It is quite different than the mines in the US, but it has some great stuff.
did that ball mill have a bottle of moonshine in it?!!!!
It sure looked like it, huh?
@@TVRExploring ...a sure fire way to blind one's self!!!...i wonder how long that bottle had been there for?....reading the comments below i now realize it's grappa.....an equally life threatening beverage! :D
Grappa is like rubbing alcohol. Brutal stuff...
Dann that's quite the extensive ground facilities.
Seriously, and there is far more than I realized to come too before I get underground!
TVR Exploring, I can't wait to see this, the suspense is killing me
Don't been surprised by the ww2 artifacts
If that lhd or Fiat heard that I was coming it would start up automatically.
So its common practice for companies not to clean up after themselves...color me surprised.
You wouldn't see much of this location in Summer with all the leaves
You're right. It was bad enough now, but I can't imagine it in July...
No matter what language you speak even in Italy people will always understand the word "FUCK."
That is certainly true.
This is great. Stay away from the asbestos though. Nasty!
No asbestos in this one (that I saw)...
@@TVRExploring Roofing shingles are containing asbestos.
Elctric security fence isolators
Stripped out electrical sub station
The soap holder shall not faulter!
It's good to know that some things can still be relied upon in life...
Roofing shingles are containing asbestos.
I. Could. B. Wrong. But. It. Looks. Like. A. Papa. Guiseppies. Winch. To. Me.
You're probably right.