My Grandma said that the reason Bottles have different Shapes was so that in the old days when most Homes had no Electrify you could reach into a dark pantry and find the Food or Product that you were looking for by the shape of the bottle. We have a Old Mining Ghost Town near us and aside from the Cool Grave Yard the only thing left is the Old Safe from the Assay Office. That is a Steam Cylinder on the Hoist and I'd bet that that Round Foundation nearby was the Boiler Mount and the Big Tank it's Water Supply. 32:14 Awesome and Valuable Artifact, Hammer Drill Bore Hole Button Bit worth about $2,000 New and I'd say Cleaned up that one would fetch as much as $300 Used, Bore Holes are used mainly as access points for Mine Infrastructure like Pipe, Power and Signal Wires etc. but sometimes for Ventilation too. As a Retired Lode Mine Owner / Operator and now Homebound Disabled in the Line Wildland Firefighter I always love your videos, your narrations but especially being able to share some of my vast Mining Knowledge with everyone. Happy Holidays from O'Brien Oregon
Thanks for the detailed comment. Always listen to your grandma. There have been several opinions about what powered the hoist. That big probably bounced out of someone's truck as that area is still being worked as a strip mine and there are a few water wells around. We appreciate you sharing what you know!👍😊
Hoist is a Fairbanks Morse Model N. Likely a 15hp hoisting engine. Gasoline powered with "hit and miss" speed control. Common hoisting engine in the western US. Ignition is accomplished by hot tube or mechanical ignitor low tension coil spark ignition. Probably manufactured between around 1905 and 1920. These could winch themselves may miles to the minesite. Very cool find!
Thanks for your input. It was nice to see it still there. Here is a link to a video on the type of Fairbanks-Morse you're referencing. 👍☺️ th-cam.com/video/CtwUZZrPXbA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=XWoS319O5LJH0sy8
Seeing for a short second, the head-end of the cylinder of that large hoist @ 7:12 mark, shows it has a water cooling jacket in its casting.. this hints that it very much could’ve been self-powered by gasoline or kerosene (hit & miss vs Throttle governed). Either way, from the looks of the damage to the back-upper edge of cylinder casing and, that very hefty crank being totally broke off, indicates that poor old hoist had one heck of a major death!!! Must’ve tossed its demise noise throughout that entire area, when she blew up! Yet another FANTASTIC video from you two!! Thank You BOTH! Keep up the exciting adventures/explorations!
Hi Sean. You're probably correct about the power for the hoist. Hit and miss engine is likely. Who knows what happened to that crank. Glad that you enjoyed the video, and thanks for commenting!👍😊
That hoist was outstanding! I like that you called the cable, wire rope. The miners did call it rope. I always crack up when you ask Julie, should I try it? And without hesitation she says, yes! She must mail out the life insurance payments. Just joking Julie! Another fun explore. Thank you, T&J! Stay safe!!
Excellent Video you two. Loved the Oldies Hoists and especially at the very last of the video the Drill head. That was quite interesting to see and very heavy for Julie. Thanks for taking us along and enjoying the adventure with you both. I for one Loved it!!💕💕🐇🐇
Hi Duane. We're glad that you enjoyed the video. The hoist was so fun to see. That big drill head was a first for us. It must have weighed at least 40 pounds. You're welcome, and thank you for the nice comment!👍😁
Thank you again for sharing your mine adventures. The best days of my life were spent underground in the Nevada mines. I have seen the most unremarkable and have seen unbelievable workings there. Your adventures bring me back to those times. Simple things. Hearing the crunching of the ground under your feet. The lack of echo. Even the smells. An ore body. What’s up or down that ladder. I love ladders. Bob
Hi Bob. You're welcome and I'm glad that you have had some good times in some of Nevada's fantastic mines. Some of them are truly remarkable and so well preserved. Many times, the timbering looks like it's only a few years old. I am pretty fond of climbing ladders myself. Thanks for watching and commenting. We appreciate it! Here is a playlist with some of our favorite mines. th-cam.com/play/PLBirOpgY-NV_n393pa-mL4RNYBMYUs04f.html&si=2tEwo1NKujew_V29
Hi Tom & Julie. Good explore of an old early 1900's gold mine. The hoist was a good find. Many have been removed from the site and salvaged. Thanks for taking us along .
Hello Tom Hello Julie Thank you for the Video and the possibility to join you on your Tour. This mine is quite extensiv Down there . The faltzone was impressiv. The old hoist was impressiv too. All things left behind what a waste of money and Material.. I wish you both a happy weekend and a good New week Yours Frank Galetzka
Hello, Frank. You're welcome, and thanks for taking our tour. Yes, the mine and fault are very impressive and nice to see. We appreciate you watching and wish you a happy weekend, too!👍😊
Always glad to see another adventure with Tom and Julie. Was wondering if you would do a short episode on your must haves you both carry in your packs?
Well, we started on an equipment video last fall, and it got bogged down for some reason. I can tell you right now a few must haves for us. Enough water, food, and clothing to survive at least an extra night from what you were planning. Backup flash lights and batteries, first aid kit, collapsible shovel (which we use regularly) a length of utility rope, knife, hand gun, lighter, gloves, maps. Of course, camera and video equipment. If we are on climbing ropes, then there is another layer of gear for that. 👍😁
Hi Tom and Julie thanks once again for another great vid PS it is amazing how those early miners managed to haul that heavy machinery to such remote locations.
Hi Tony. You're welcome, and we're glad that you enjoyed the video. It is amazing what equipment was moved around in the mountains 120 years ago by the miners. Thanks for the comment!👍😊
Greetings from England, love watching your mine video's. I used to be a patternmaker and I think of all the castings and patternmaking that went on to keep these mine workings going in the past. Love the exploring.
Hi Paul. Thanks for watching from England. That's interesting that you were a pattern maker. Making a big hoist and all the parts is really something, especially 100 plus years ago. Glad that you liked the explore and thanks for commenting!👍😊
Those old mines are quite fascinating time capsules buried deep in stone. Of the various mine exploration channels I follow, this one I believe is my favorite. Tom, I hope that you and Julie have a very merry Christmas. I look forward to your next video.
Glad to see you folks again. Tom ya got in your ladder work huh? LOL. A lot of ribbons hanging in that mine. Why is that? Someone taking samples to maybe reopen the workings? Hope you have a wonderful Holiday time. Thanks for sharing your explore of a 100 yer old mine.❤❤🎅
Hi Jake. Yes, the assessors and surveyors have been in this one. Who knows how old the ribbons are, though? Maybe planning on stripping out the whole area. Thanks for the nice comment and holiday greetings. Hope you have a great holiday season, as well!👌😊
Reminds me of the New Idria , Cinnabar mines and camp that's between Coalinga and Hollister in the Hills. On the Coalinga side going through the Clear Creek BLM there are multiple mines ( Gems, Coal, Asbestos, Gold ) etc
Hello Tom and Julie, The first building has some joist hangers in the roof so it's not all that old. I'm going to agree with the comment that the hoist was internal combustion. It looks like the rod pinned to a piston and there was no slide as in steam or air. The carb or injection and valves would be on the cylinder head which is all missing. There did not seem to be any manufacturer's name cast into it anywhere. The main gear had very little wear on it. Thinking it had very little use. Glad to see you and hope your holidays are happy. dave
Hi David. I noticed the hangers, too. I think the safes are older. The roof probably got repaired at some point. Thanks for the comment on the engine. I think you are correct. I couldn't find a name cast anywhere, either. Good observation on the gear. 👍😊
Looked like a beautiful day for exploring, *T & J* . It sure is fun to vicariously go along with you folks on these explores - and to be honest, this time of year, I'm jealous of what looks like warmer/drier climate, too (we've entered the cold/drab/overcast season over here). Thanks as always for sharing and we'll see you in the next one! - Ed on the Ridge
Hi Ed. Yes, this was a nice day weather wise. We're glad that you enjoyed the explorer, and maybe it helped take your mind off of the gloomy weather. Thanks for the comment, and we'll see you next time!👌😊
that was a nice mine explore, loved that old hoist , looks really heavy . that Dec. 3 1924 was nice, 99 years old - wow . thank-you for sharing , see you next time.
another fun explore and too bad you could not drop the first shaft ....curious about the second shaft ....looks like you could almost squeeze through that little hole ....keep'em coming and be safe out there you two ....and we smashed that like button real hard
I'm glad that you liked it, Jeff. I'd love to get in that shaft that the hoist sits over. It's reported to be 800 feet deep. I'm not sure of the levels, but I'm guessing there are a few. That hole is just a bit small for shoulders to get through. Thanks for the comment, and take it easy on my like button. Lol👍😁
Prince Albert lost his lid? 😂. Way cool hoist just out there in the open. It would have been cool to see it in action. The can dump was impressive, to say the least.
Loved that hoist. What a massive flywheel. The mine looked like it would be a nice hike. And the (sorta) mohawk guy (1924) was interesting. A lot of fault walls probably gave this mine a good yield. I follow Mount Baker Mining and he's opened his own mine and shows mineralization. It's been good to see his mine because he's showing how the mines were found, why they tunneled and stoped where they did and the hot zone. I think you climbed into a privy. I was picturing their makeshift outhouse and then throwing a bit of lime. Thanks for this excellent adventure.
Hi Rick. I've heard a lot about Jason at Mt. Baker Mining. He sounds like he knows his stuff. Haha, it would be the first time I ended up in an old outhouse. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍😊
One long, cool mine, interesting artwork, and definitely one tight squeeze! Looked like a lot of bat poop where you went down the ladder at about 23min in. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Matt. Long time, no see. I'm glad that you like the miner's graffiti. We see loads of guano in the mines. You can't mistake the smell of guano. Thanks for the comment. Let's get together again soon.👍😁
Another great mine,that was one big hoist. The flywheel was something else. I enjoyed the trip though the mine, as usual Tom you say something about everything y'all find. Stay safe and bless you both.
Gidday you two, well it never fails to amaze me how they managed to get that machinery into position at the mine site, they were certainly tough blokes in them days ay !!!, now you two have a great Xmas and some time off for a bit of R&R, looking forward to 2024 Cheers
Hi Brian and Mary. You're correct that the miners were some tough characters that knew how to get a job done. Thanks for watching and commenting. Hope you have a Merry Christmas, too!👍😊
Beautiful area love it out here sad to see more of the hoist missing. On the opposite side of the drive wheel used to be a very large capstan wheel off the main hoist drum shaft was very cool sad to see it gone we enjoy your videos
Yes, I can see that any pieces that can be removed have disappeared. It is sad that for a few bucks, that beautiful hoist gets melted down. Thanks for the detailed comment! 👍😊
5:33 That looks like a hit-and-miss single cylinder gasoline power unit. That is why the large flywheel (To store energy to keep the hoist smooth). Notice the inner cylinder with external water jacket for cooling. 9:26 When ever you find an adit like that one, no minerals and straight, it will intersect a crosswise vein. It was just haulage. 10:49 Notice the floor that shows where the cross ties were placed. At some point the tracks were removed. 32:23 When they drill deep air holes down into a works, they use pneumatic track drills. That is a cutting tip for one. Good camera work. Pans are smooth and good narration.
Thanks so much for sharing your journey's!! I love seeing places like this that I will most likely never see in person. I am so intrigued by the fault walls & how they were formed so long ago,...simply amazing to think about! And that hoist was huge!! Imagine what it took to get it up there.... take care & see you next time!! Edited to add: Happy Holidays!!!
Hi Trudy. Thank you for the nice comment. This was kind of a wild mine that went in all directions. The hoist was so fun to see. Amazing place! Happy Holidays to you, as well.👌😊
Hello Tom and Julie it's wonderful to see you out again.That shure was a big old hoist, it's amazing some of the equipment that the old-timers had. It makes you wonder how they ever got it to where they needed it. Very smart and capable. Also a great example of classic faulting. I'm still amazed at the way nature creates and shapes things. Wow that drill is expensive I'll bet the people that lost that are sorry. Anyway thanks again for another great video I enjoyed it very much. Also Christmas is just around the corner I would like to wish you both a very merry Christmas and I hope you two enjoy yourselves very much, it's one of my favorite times of the year. Please be careful in your journeys and I'll be waiting for your next video. 32:52
Thank you for the nice comment, Bob. Yes, nature is amazing. The way things are made and shaped and changed over the thousands of years is awesome. I'm guessing that big bit b9unced off of a truck that was working the area. It has to be worth some money to the right person. We want to wish you a Merry Christmas, too. See you on the next one!👍👍
Hi Tom & Julie, that hoist was amazing to see and so big too, I think it's the biggest one I have ever seen. The place where you went down the ladder at 22:10 could it have been an area for a toilet ???. Oooh that shaft may be one to visit in the future perhaps ??. What a cool explore, I hope you guys have an amazing Christmas, all our love. xx 🥰❤
Hi Sue. That is a really cool hoist sitting all alone out there. It's definitely a good-sized piece of equipment. I don't think where I went down the ladder was a toilet area. It was too big of an area for that. They probably followed a small vein down, and it pinched out quickly. Thanks for the comment and gift. We hope you, Ian, Rose, and Enya all have a wonderful Christmas!👌❤️
Great video. So fun to find history like that. With a little imagination it all comes alive. Oh and the bird you heard sounded like a Canyon Wren. They have a unique descending tune.
That 6 inch rock drill looked good I got down 6 foot with a well and hit shale rock and that is as far as I got so far. Thanks for the interesting video
I was surprised to see that big bit out there. There is a mining company doing core drilling in the area. Maybe they are drilling a water well somewhere, too. Good luck with your well. We just had a new one drilled a couple of years ago. It is pretty shallow and through soft material. Thanks for commenting! Here is the video we made of the job. th-cam.com/video/SZPFruOt5qU/w-d-xo.html
Hi Scott. Yes, there was a fair bit of mining going on here and quite a large town for a few years. Glad that you've had the chance to see the area. Thanks for the nice comment!👍😁
Hey Tom, just a thought, the cylinder on the hoist had a cooling jacket around it, I think is would have been steam powered. Thanks for the entertainment.
Hi Mick. So far, the comments are leaning toward internal combustion power. This is not really my area of expertise. Glad that you enjoyed the video!👍😊
4:14 Too bad some jerks took a torch to that old engine and stripped it. I also think that is not steam nor air powered but rather an early side shaft oil or gas engine. That thing has a water jacket in the cylinder wall. There is a pipe hole in the top for an external cooling tank etc. It also just looks like a typical gas engine and not a typical steam engine. Having said that it means it would also have to be always running and there would have to be some kind of engage/disengage clutch in that cable drum.
@wdmm94 I agree about the cutting parts off of this machinery. The old engines, whether steam, pneumatic or fuel, the water pumps, and air compressors all look so similar to me. Especially after many of the small parts have been removed and all that's left is a cylinder, crankshaft, and flywheel. So, thanks for your input on that engine. We appreciate the comment!👍😄
Hello Julie and Tom. That's kind of wild that little hole exposing the shaft. I wonder if they broke through and saw the shaft than just stopped. I am always amazed at how they miners could get such huge equipment out in the middle of nowhere. That one flywheel was over Julies head.
Hello Stephen. That hole going into the shaft was very strange. It's not really big enough to go through or accomplish any work. That is one big hoist, and that flywheel must weigh as much as a small car. Thanks for the comment!👍😊
Hi Rob. Yes, that is a testament to the good old American high-quality steel used in old equipment such as this. Anything less would have rusted away by now. Thanks for the comment!👍😊
@@TomandJulieMineExploring I live in poulsbo, but I need another hip done before I can go to places like this ! Kinda new on your channel ! Hope to go one day !
Good morning Tom & Julie ! That hoist was amazing, did you determine if it was steam or compressed air powered ? Did this mine cut through several faults? Or was it just crossing back and forth on one fault? The slick wall kept changing sides as you were walking in. I always enjoy seeing Julie and You explore new mining site’s, thank you !!!
Hi Tom. That hoist is great. I'm still not sure what powered it. The comments are leaning toward an internal combustion engine. I couldn't keep track of the faults. The drifts and faults seemed to change directions a lot. Glad that you enjoyed seeing this site. Thanks for commenting!👍😊
I would like to go down that 800 foot shaft by the hoist. It would take some serious clearing of the collar area. It is also a very dangerous mission. Thanks for the comment, David!👍😊
I forgot about those little fat bottles coke and Pepsi went to. That's what they had when I was a kid. With like a foamy type label that was sort of heat shrunk to the glass. I think they stayed with that thru the 80s
Good advice. I'm glad that we have avoided HV so far. There are rats in just about every mine. Mice are not nearly as common. I think when I did some research on the subject a few years ago I got the feeling that the rats we see didn't carry HV as much as some of the mice. Still, good advice and thanks for bringing up this important subject!👍😊
That bat guano is worth some $$, but it would be a shifty job. Though all it would take is a dust pan, brush and a bag. I remember way back around 1990, at a greenhouse, it was like $15-$20 for a small bag, think it was only an ounce.
That was quite the big hoist. Makes me wonder how they got that out there. I would think, first as close as a train came to there. I would also think it was in parts and assembled on were it was left. Also makes me wonder, did they just take their gold and run or did they go bust and couldn't afford to move it to a new mine? I would think they could at least sell it to another mining operation.
Hi Puttesla. All good questions. The miners were very good at getting the equipment and timbers to difficult mine locations. Yes. The hoist must have come in pieces and assembled on site. I think many times, mines would leave a lot of equipment on site if they closed, hoping they could restart the mine at a later date. Thanks for the comment!👍😊
Yes, we spend the summers in Central Oregon. We have not done any mine exploring in Oregon. It seems like the mines are so wet that the timbers are generally rotted, and the artifacts rusted out. Have you been to any good mines there? Benson? Thanks for commenting!👍😁
Yes, the timbers in these dry desert mines stays very well preserved. They are also top quality cut from old growth trees. You can't find lumber of this quality anymore. Almost all the mines we visit are either on BLM land or National Park land. Thanks, Martin!👍😊
Hi Max. Yes, that's serious big iron. Mines can have different smells but the most common is a sort of basement musty and earthy. Throw in a hint of rat pee and bat guano and you're getting close. Good question!👍😊
IMHO: Probably a steam hoist. Piston bore is too small to have generated much HP off of an air feed. Also I think there are probably steam portals in the walls of the cylinder. Lots of parts are missing off of it.
@@TomandJulieMineExploring Cool. The only real mine I've ever been in was one in Virginia City Nevada like it was in back of a building on main street that you took a tour through. Think it had the largest gold nugget on display. But that was like back in the early 1990's
Thanks, Merry Christmas to you both. xx 🥰
Hi Sue. Thank you so much for the gift. That means a lot to us!💰💰 Merry Christmas to you and your family.❤
HAPPY SOLSTICE HOLIDAYS!
My Grandma said that the reason Bottles have different Shapes was so that in the old days when most Homes had no Electrify you could reach into a dark pantry and find the Food or Product that you were looking for by the shape of the bottle. We have a Old Mining Ghost Town near us and aside from the Cool Grave Yard the only thing left is the Old Safe from the Assay Office. That is a Steam Cylinder on the Hoist and I'd bet that that Round Foundation nearby was the Boiler Mount and the Big Tank it's Water Supply. 32:14 Awesome and Valuable Artifact, Hammer Drill Bore Hole Button Bit worth about $2,000 New and I'd say Cleaned up that one would fetch as much as $300 Used, Bore Holes are used mainly as access points for Mine Infrastructure like Pipe, Power and Signal Wires etc. but sometimes for Ventilation too. As a Retired Lode Mine Owner / Operator and now Homebound Disabled in the Line Wildland Firefighter I always love your videos, your narrations but especially being able to share some of my vast Mining Knowledge with everyone. Happy Holidays from O'Brien Oregon
Thanks for the detailed comment. Always listen to your grandma. There have been several opinions about what powered the hoist. That big probably bounced out of someone's truck as that area is still being worked as a strip mine and there are a few water wells around. We appreciate you sharing what you know!👍😊
You people do what i would love to do, but would be afraid to do...stay safe.
It is fun but definitely not for everyone. It's very easy to get hurt. Mostly minor stuff. Thanks for the comment!👍😊
Nice video. I saw that mine on another channel. That was a very clean mine as well. Not much on the ground. Thanks for the adventure. Stay safe.
Hi Harry. Glad that you enjoyed the video. I'm curious what other channel you saw this on. You're welcome, and thanks for the comment!👍😊
@TomandJulieMineExploring I saw it on Abandoned and Forbidden places with Gly.
Thanks for taking us along!
You bet, Chuck. Thanks for watching!👍😊
Hoist is a Fairbanks Morse Model N. Likely a 15hp hoisting engine. Gasoline powered with "hit and miss" speed control. Common hoisting engine in the western US. Ignition is accomplished by hot tube or mechanical ignitor low tension coil spark ignition. Probably manufactured between around 1905 and 1920. These could winch themselves may miles to the minesite. Very cool find!
Thanks for your input. It was nice to see it still there. Here is a link to a video on the type of Fairbanks-Morse you're referencing. 👍☺️
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My favorite Fridays. Tom and Julie Friday!
That mine looked like gophers dug it.
Hi Jeff. This one does kind of go all over. Thanks for watching and for the nice comment!👍😊
Love dipping in the back catalogue of the dynamic duo :)
And we love it when you do. I always get a chuckle from the dynamic duo moniker. Thanks for watching!👍😄
Seeing for a short second, the head-end of the cylinder of that large hoist @ 7:12 mark, shows it has a water cooling jacket in its casting.. this hints that it very much could’ve been self-powered by gasoline or kerosene (hit & miss vs Throttle governed). Either way, from the looks of the damage to the back-upper edge of cylinder casing and, that very hefty crank being totally broke off, indicates that poor old hoist had one heck of a major death!!! Must’ve tossed its demise noise throughout that entire area, when she blew up! Yet another FANTASTIC video from you two!! Thank You BOTH! Keep up the exciting adventures/explorations!
Hi Sean. You're probably correct about the power for the hoist. Hit and miss engine is likely. Who knows what happened to that crank. Glad that you enjoyed the video, and thanks for commenting!👍😊
That hoist was outstanding! I like that you called the cable, wire rope. The miners did call it rope. I always crack up when you ask Julie, should I try it? And without hesitation she says, yes! She must mail out the life insurance payments. Just joking Julie!
Another fun explore. Thank you, T&J! Stay safe!!
I really like that hoist, too. Maybe Julie is trying to get rid of me? Glad that you enjoyed the explore, Ralph. Thanks for commenting!👍😊
Excellent Video you two. Loved the Oldies Hoists and especially at the very last of the video the Drill head. That was quite interesting to see and very heavy for Julie. Thanks for taking us along and enjoying the adventure with you both. I for one Loved it!!💕💕🐇🐇
Hi Duane. We're glad that you enjoyed the video. The hoist was so fun to see. That big drill head was a first for us. It must have weighed at least 40 pounds. You're welcome, and thank you for the nice comment!👍😁
Love the old hoist! The machinery is so cool when it's found, no matter it's condition. Thanks Tom and Julie!
Hi William. I agree, that old hoist is the best. You're welcome, and thank you for watching!👌😊
Thank you again for sharing your mine adventures. The best days of my life were spent underground in the Nevada mines. I have seen the most unremarkable and have seen unbelievable workings there. Your adventures bring me back to those times. Simple things. Hearing the crunching of the ground under your feet. The lack of echo. Even the smells. An ore body. What’s up or down that ladder. I love ladders. Bob
Hi Bob. You're welcome and I'm glad that you have had some good times in some of Nevada's fantastic mines. Some of them are truly remarkable and so well preserved. Many times, the timbering looks like it's only a few years old. I am pretty fond of climbing ladders myself. Thanks for watching and commenting. We appreciate it!
Here is a playlist with some of our favorite mines.
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Hi Tom & Julie.
Good explore of an old early 1900's gold mine. The hoist was a good find. Many have been removed from the site and salvaged. Thanks for taking us along .
Hi Rob. Good to hear from you. Yes, that hoist is a real gem. I was surprised to see it. Glad that you enjoyed the explore!👍😊
Hello Tom Hello Julie
Thank you for the Video and the possibility to join you on your Tour.
This mine is quite extensiv Down there .
The faltzone was impressiv.
The old hoist was impressiv too.
All things left behind what a waste of money and Material..
I wish you both a happy weekend and a good New week
Yours Frank Galetzka
Hello, Frank. You're welcome, and thanks for taking our tour. Yes, the mine and fault are very impressive and nice to see. We appreciate you watching and wish you a happy weekend, too!👍😊
Always glad to see another adventure with Tom and Julie. Was wondering if you would do a short episode on your must haves you both carry in your packs?
Well, we started on an equipment video last fall, and it got bogged down for some reason. I can tell you right now a few must haves for us. Enough water, food, and clothing to survive at least an extra night from what you were planning. Backup flash lights and batteries, first aid kit, collapsible shovel (which we use regularly) a length of utility rope, knife, hand gun, lighter, gloves, maps. Of course, camera and video equipment. If we are on climbing ropes, then there is another layer of gear for that. 👍😁
Enjoyed the time like always, thanks for the trip.
You're welcome, William. Glad that you enjoyed it!👌😊
Outstanding a new exploration video.
Thanks guys 👍
You're welcome, Gary. Thank you for the comment!👍😊
Hi Tom and Julie thanks once again for another great vid PS it is amazing how those early miners managed to haul that heavy machinery to such remote locations.
Hi Tony. You're welcome, and we're glad that you enjoyed the video. It is amazing what equipment was moved around in the mountains 120 years ago by the miners. Thanks for the comment!👍😊
Greetings from England, love watching your mine video's. I used to be a patternmaker and I think of all the castings and patternmaking that went on to keep these mine workings going in the past. Love the exploring.
Hi Paul. Thanks for watching from England. That's interesting that you were a pattern maker. Making a big hoist and all the parts is really something, especially 100 plus years ago. Glad that you liked the explore and thanks for commenting!👍😊
Thanks!
Thank you so much, John. That's very generous of you! $25💰💰
Nice mine but looked a little sketchy in a few places. Thanks for sharing. Take care of each other and stay safe.
Hi Ed. You'rw welcome. This one wasn't too bad as far as the usual mines that we see go. Thanks for the comment!👍😊
Tom and Julie thanks for another great mine exploring adventure. Have a wonderful holiday season ❄☃🏔
Hi Dan. You're welcome, and thank you for watching. Happy Holidays to you!👍😊
Those old mines are quite fascinating time capsules buried deep in stone. Of the various mine exploration channels I follow, this one I believe is my favorite. Tom, I hope that you and Julie have a very merry Christmas. I look forward to your next video.
Thank you for the kind words. I think most of all, I just try not to be too annoying or a know-it-all. We hope you have a Merry Christmas, too!👍😊
You two just get better and better. I can hardly wait for the next one. Thanks guys.
You're welcome, Roy. Thanks for the nice comment, we appreciate it!👍😊
Glad to see you folks again. Tom ya got in your ladder work huh? LOL. A lot of ribbons hanging in that mine. Why is that? Someone taking samples to maybe reopen the workings? Hope you have a wonderful Holiday time. Thanks for sharing your explore of a 100 yer old mine.❤❤🎅
Hi Jake. Yes, the assessors and surveyors have been in this one. Who knows how old the ribbons are, though? Maybe planning on stripping out the whole area. Thanks for the nice comment and holiday greetings. Hope you have a great holiday season, as well!👌😊
Reminds me of the New Idria , Cinnabar mines and camp that's between Coalinga and Hollister in the Hills.
On the Coalinga side going through the Clear Creek BLM there are multiple mines ( Gems, Coal, Asbestos, Gold ) etc
We haven't been to the mines in that area, so I'll take your word for it. Thanks for the detailed comment!👍😁
Hello Tom and Julie, The first building has some joist hangers in the roof so it's not all that old.
I'm going to agree with the comment that the hoist was internal combustion. It looks like the rod pinned to a piston and there was no slide as in steam or air. The carb or injection and valves would be on the cylinder head which is all missing. There did not seem to be any manufacturer's name cast into it anywhere. The main gear had very little wear on it. Thinking it had very little use.
Glad to see you and hope your holidays are happy. dave
Hi David. I noticed the hangers, too. I think the safes are older. The roof probably got repaired at some point. Thanks for the comment on the engine. I think you are correct. I couldn't find a name cast anywhere, either. Good observation on the gear. 👍😊
Looked like a beautiful day for exploring, *T & J* . It sure is fun to vicariously go along with you folks
on these explores - and to be honest, this time of year, I'm jealous of what looks like warmer/drier
climate, too (we've entered the cold/drab/overcast season over here).
Thanks as always for sharing and we'll see you in the next one!
- Ed on the Ridge
Hi Ed. Yes, this was a nice day weather wise. We're glad that you enjoyed the explorer, and maybe it helped take your mind off of the gloomy weather. Thanks for the comment, and we'll see you next time!👌😊
Hey ,Tom and Julie, let's do some mine exploring today. 👍
Hey Lloyd. Thanks for coming along on the explore!👍😊
that was a nice mine explore, loved that old hoist , looks really heavy . that Dec. 3 1924 was nice, 99 years old - wow . thank-you for sharing , see you next time.
Hi Tony. That hoist is great to see. Almost 100 year old things are fun to see. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍😁
another fun explore and too bad you could not drop the first shaft ....curious about the second shaft ....looks like you could almost squeeze through that little hole ....keep'em coming and be safe out there you two ....and we smashed that like button real hard
I'm glad that you liked it, Jeff. I'd love to get in that shaft that the hoist sits over. It's reported to be 800 feet deep. I'm not sure of the levels, but I'm guessing there are a few. That hole is just a bit small for shoulders to get through. Thanks for the comment, and take it easy on my like button. Lol👍😁
Prince Albert lost his lid? 😂. Way cool hoist just out there in the open. It would have been cool to see it in action. The can dump was impressive, to say the least.
Hi Lesley. Yes, the hoist is great. Can dump was a good one, too. Thanks for commenting!👍😊
Hey T&J, good to hear from you guys again! Thanks for the explore, take care!
Hey Raiderman. You're welcome. Good to hear from you, too. Thanks for the comment!👍😊
From the looks of that Miner’s Graffiti, I’d say Punk “ROCK” has been around WAY LONGER than the late 70’s!!! 😳🤪😵💫🤣
Haha, that's funny. Johnny Rotten was here. Thanks for commenting, Sean!👍😊
Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄
Hi Richard. A very Merry Christmas to you, as well. Thanks for your generosity and support for our channel it really means a lot!👍🎄❤️
Merry Christmas Tom and Julie my name is tom and my wifes name is julie we enjoy your videos stay safe
Haha, hi Tom and Julie. Merry Christmas. Glad that you enjoy our videos, and thanks for commenting!👍🎄😁
that was very nice thanks for sharing
You're welcome, Jerry. Thanks for watching!👍😊
Loved that hoist. What a massive flywheel.
The mine looked like it would be a nice hike. And the (sorta) mohawk guy (1924) was interesting. A lot of fault walls probably gave this mine a good yield.
I follow Mount Baker Mining and he's opened his own mine and shows mineralization. It's been good to see his mine because he's showing how the mines were found, why they tunneled and stoped where they did and the hot zone.
I think you climbed into a privy. I was picturing their makeshift outhouse and then throwing a bit of lime.
Thanks for this excellent adventure.
Hi Rick. I've heard a lot about Jason at Mt. Baker Mining. He sounds like he knows his stuff. Haha, it would be the first time I ended up in an old outhouse. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍😊
One long, cool mine, interesting artwork, and definitely one tight squeeze! Looked like a lot of bat poop where you went down the ladder at about 23min in. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Matt. Long time, no see. I'm glad that you like the miner's graffiti. We see loads of guano in the mines. You can't mistake the smell of guano. Thanks for the comment. Let's get together again soon.👍😁
Another great mine,that was one big hoist. The flywheel was something else. I enjoyed the trip though the mine, as usual Tom you say something about everything y'all find. Stay safe and bless you both.
Hi Jimmy. That hoist is really something to see. Glad that you enjoyed the mine. Thanks for the comment and blessing!👍😊
A great explore guys with some nice old relics the massive winch was a cool find thanks for sharing and take care out there
Hi Keith. Glad that you enjoyed seeing the artifacts, both big and small. Thanks for watching!👍😊
Awesomeness at it's best. Thanks for the adventure.. Be safe.
Thanks, SS. Glad that you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!👍😊
One incredible hoist. Wow! Thanks for sharing.
Hi Richard. Isn't that hoist something. My eyes kind of bugged out when we first saw it. Thanks for watching!👍😊
Gidday you two, well it never fails to amaze me how they managed to get that machinery into position at the mine site, they were certainly tough blokes in them days ay !!!, now you two have a great Xmas and some time off for a bit of R&R, looking forward to 2024 Cheers
Hi Brian and Mary. You're correct that the miners were some tough characters that knew how to get a job done. Thanks for watching and commenting. Hope you have a Merry Christmas, too!👍😊
Great job you guys. Loved the hoist and mine.👍
Hi Mark. Thanks for watching. Glad that you liked it!👍😁
Thanks for the video Tom and Julie.
You would think that there would be more evidence of other explorers, good find.
You're welcome, and thanks for commenting. This one probably doesn't see too many explorers. !👍😊
Beautiful area love it out here sad to see more of the hoist missing. On the opposite side of the drive wheel used to be a very large capstan wheel off the main hoist drum shaft was very cool sad to see it gone
we enjoy your videos
Yes, I can see that any pieces that can be removed have disappeared. It is sad that for a few bucks, that beautiful hoist gets melted down. Thanks for the detailed comment! 👍😊
I really like that drill bit, you're right looks like a well bit not a blasting or core bit.
That's probably worth a bundle. Thanks, Dave!👍😁
Another interesting adventure! The shaft was perplexing with no connections.
I believe the shaft is connected to a level off another nearby inclined shaft. Thanks for the comment, Mark!👍😊
5:33 That looks like a hit-and-miss single cylinder gasoline power unit. That is why the large flywheel (To store energy to keep the hoist smooth). Notice the inner cylinder with external water jacket for cooling.
9:26 When ever you find an adit like that one, no minerals and straight, it will intersect a crosswise vein. It was just haulage.
10:49 Notice the floor that shows where the cross ties were placed. At some point the tracks were removed.
32:23 When they drill deep air holes down into a works, they use pneumatic track drills. That is a cutting tip for one.
Good camera work. Pans are smooth and good narration.
Thanks for the detailed comment and for the kind words. Very much appreciated!👌😊
Thanks so much for sharing your journey's!! I love seeing places like this that I will most likely never see in person. I am so intrigued by the fault walls & how they were formed so long ago,...simply amazing to think about! And that hoist was huge!! Imagine what it took to get it up there.... take care & see you next time!! Edited to add: Happy Holidays!!!
Hi Trudy. Thank you for the nice comment. This was kind of a wild mine that went in all directions. The hoist was so fun to see. Amazing place! Happy Holidays to you, as well.👌😊
Thank you, Tom and Julie for another great explorer. Hope you have a very merry Christmas and happy new year.🍺🍺🍺🥂⛏️⛏️
Hi David. You're welcome, and we're happy that you enjoyed the explore. Merry Christmas to you, and thanks for the brewskis!🍺🍺🍻😁
Thank you for another great adventure!😊
You're welcome, Linda. Thanks for the comment!👍😊
Hello Tom and Julie it's wonderful to see you out again.That shure was a big old hoist, it's amazing some of the equipment that the old-timers had. It makes you wonder how they ever got it to where they needed it. Very smart and capable. Also a great example of classic faulting. I'm still amazed at the way nature creates and shapes things. Wow that drill is expensive I'll bet the people that lost that are sorry.
Anyway thanks again for another great video I enjoyed it very much. Also Christmas is just around the corner I would like to wish you both a very merry Christmas and I hope you two enjoy yourselves very much, it's one of my favorite times of the year. Please be careful in your journeys and I'll be waiting for your next video. 32:52
Thank you for the nice comment, Bob. Yes, nature is amazing. The way things are made and shaped and changed over the thousands of years is awesome. I'm guessing that big bit b9unced off of a truck that was working the area. It has to be worth some money to the right person.
We want to wish you a Merry Christmas, too. See you on the next one!👍👍
Thanks for a really cool explore!
You're welcome, Roger. Thanks for watching!👍😊
Hi Tom & Julie, that hoist was amazing to see and so big too, I think it's the biggest one I have ever seen. The place where you went down the ladder at 22:10 could it have been an area for a toilet ???. Oooh that shaft may be one to visit in the future perhaps ??. What a cool explore, I hope you guys have an amazing Christmas, all our love. xx 🥰❤
Hi Sue. That is a really cool hoist sitting all alone out there. It's definitely a good-sized piece of equipment. I don't think where I went down the ladder was a toilet area. It was too big of an area for that. They probably followed a small vein down, and it pinched out quickly. Thanks for the comment and gift. We hope you, Ian, Rose, and Enya all have a wonderful Christmas!👌❤️
@@TomandJulieMineExploring I hope you have a lovely Christmas. xx 🥰
Thank you for this very interesting video!!
You are welcome, Sir. Thanks for watching!👍😊
Cool channel. Just found it, subbed.
Thanks, I'm glad that you like the channel. I took a look at your channel and subbed as well.👍😁
@@TomandJulieMineExploringno problem. Awesome! Thanks!
great panoramic views!
Yes, glad you like the views! Thanks for watching!👍😊
Thanks for great adventure as always Merry Christmas and Happy New Year stay safe. looking forward to many more explores.
Hi Melvin. You're welcome, and thanks for commenting! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, as well.👍😊
Great video. So fun to find history like that. With a little imagination it all comes alive.
Oh and the bird you heard sounded like a Canyon Wren. They have a unique descending
tune.
Thank you. Yes, with a good imagination, you can almost hear the old mine when it was all operational. Thanks for the comment!👌😊
That 6 inch rock drill looked good I got down 6 foot with a well and hit shale rock and that is as far as I got so far. Thanks for the interesting video
I was surprised to see that big bit out there. There is a mining company doing core drilling in the area. Maybe they are drilling a water well somewhere, too. Good luck with your well. We just had a new one drilled a couple of years ago. It is pretty shallow and through soft material. Thanks for commenting!
Here is the video we made of the job.
th-cam.com/video/SZPFruOt5qU/w-d-xo.html
another awesome show guys :)
Thanks, Felipe! Much appreciated. 👍😊
thanks for sharing👍👍
You're welcome, Chuck. Thanks for the comment!👍😊
You’re right about the shapes of jar. I know I’ve seen that instant coffee jar. I think it’s either Maxwell house or Nescafé.
Yes, and they all still look the same as they did 50 or 75 years ago. Thanks for the comment, Ed!👍😊
Well done, the old ghost town of pioneer, been there a few times , the mining operation was quite expansive.
Hi Scott. Yes, there was a fair bit of mining going on here and quite a large town for a few years. Glad that you've had the chance to see the area. Thanks for the nice comment!👍😁
Great job guys that was a good one👍🇺🇸👍
Thank you, Tony. Glad that you enjoyed it!👍😊
Thank you
You're welcome, Vernon. Thanks for watching!👍😁
Awesome video !!
Thank you!👍😊
Hey Tom, just a thought, the cylinder on the hoist had a cooling jacket around it, I think is would have been steam powered. Thanks for the entertainment.
Hi Mick. So far, the comments are leaning toward internal combustion power. This is not really my area of expertise. Glad that you enjoyed the video!👍😊
I will go back and look again, I saw no valve train. You two be careful ! @@TomandJulieMineExploring
There are definitely some things that have been removed. Thanks for your input!
4:14 Too bad some jerks took a torch to that old engine and stripped it. I also think that is not steam nor air powered but rather an early side shaft oil or gas engine. That thing has a water jacket in the cylinder wall. There is a pipe hole in the top for an external cooling tank etc. It also just looks like a typical gas engine and not a typical steam engine. Having said that it means it would also have to be always running and there would have to be some kind of engage/disengage clutch in that cable drum.
@wdmm94 I agree about the cutting parts off of this machinery. The old engines, whether steam, pneumatic or fuel, the water pumps, and air compressors all look so similar to me. Especially after many of the small parts have been removed and all that's left is a cylinder, crankshaft, and flywheel. So, thanks for your input on that engine. We appreciate the comment!👍😄
Fearless adventures!
Hi Steve. Thanks for watching!👌😊
Hi "Dynamic Duo" , I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
Haha, Hi Paul. Merry Christmas to you, Sir. Thanks for the chuckle!👍😁
Hello Julie and Tom. That's kind of wild that little hole exposing the shaft. I wonder if they broke through and saw the shaft than just stopped. I am always amazed at how they miners could get such huge equipment out in the middle of nowhere. That one flywheel was over Julies head.
Hello Stephen. That hole going into the shaft was very strange. It's not really big enough to go through or accomplish any work. That is one big hoist, and that flywheel must weigh as much as a small car. Thanks for the comment!👍😊
That's definitely a safe I did a little S2 while I was in the Army so that's definitely a safe
Thanks for that input, Mike!👍😁
GOOD MORNING!
Hey Dave!😁
Really cool that all the levers on the hoist moved, weren't locked up!!!!!?
Hi Rob. Yes, that is a testament to the good old American high-quality steel used in old equipment such as this. Anything less would have rusted away by now. Thanks for the comment!👍😊
Thank you, Tom & Julie. Was that the dead rabbit mine? Just kidding.
Take care, see ya on the next one.
It could have been called that, but then you would get confused with all the other dead rabbit mines. We do see a lot of them. Thanks, Jimmi!👍😁
love all your videos thank you
You're welcome. Thanks for the nice comment!👍😁
i would give more thumbs up if i knew how on my tv remote. lol@@TomandJulieMineExploring
Very interesting & thanks !
Hi Glenn. You're welcome and glad that you found it interesting. Thanks for the comment!👍😊
@@TomandJulieMineExploring I live in poulsbo, but I need another hip done before I can go to places like this ! Kinda new on your channel !
Hope to go one day !
Good luck with your hip replacement!
I worked in a shop that made large bearings. You would have to use a torch to heat and then split the two sides of the casting.
Hi Daniel. Thanks for sharing that information. There are some big parts on that beast.👍😁
Good morning Tom & Julie !
That hoist was amazing, did you determine if it was steam or compressed air powered ?
Did this mine cut through several faults? Or was it just crossing back and forth on one fault? The slick wall kept changing sides as you were walking in.
I always enjoy seeing Julie and You explore new mining site’s, thank you !!!
Hi Tom. That hoist is great. I'm still not sure what powered it. The comments are leaning toward an internal combustion engine. I couldn't keep track of the faults. The drifts and faults seemed to change directions a lot. Glad that you enjoyed seeing this site. Thanks for commenting!👍😊
Cool mine. Are you going to go back and go down shaft
I would like to go down that 800 foot shaft by the hoist. It would take some serious clearing of the collar area. It is also a very dangerous mission. Thanks for the comment, David!👍😊
I forgot about those little fat bottles coke and Pepsi went to. That's what they had when I was a kid. With like a foamy type label that was sort of heat shrunk to the glass. I think they stayed with that thru the 80s
Yes, those are the ones. The thin foam labels were different. Thanks, Pablo!👍😁
Might want to consider a light dust mask around rat/mouse crap in the desert SW. Hantavirus
Good advice. I'm glad that we have avoided HV so far. There are rats in just about every mine. Mice are not nearly as common. I think when I did some research on the subject a few years ago I got the feeling that the rats we see didn't carry HV as much as some of the mice. Still, good advice and thanks for bringing up this important subject!👍😊
That bat guano is worth some $$, but it would be a shifty job. Though all it would take is a dust pan, brush and a bag. I remember way back around 1990, at a greenhouse, it was like $15-$20 for a small bag, think it was only an ounce.
That does sound like a shitty job! Thanks for watching!👍😊
Think I know where the mother lode of that shit would be!
Sounds and flies like a Peregrin Falcon.
Hi John. I thought the same thing, although I couldn't get a good look at it, and I'm not an expert on desert birds of prey. Thanks for your input!👍😊
That was quite the big hoist. Makes me wonder how they got that out there. I would think, first as close as a train came to there. I would also think it was in parts and assembled on were it was left. Also makes me wonder, did they just take their gold and run or did they go bust and couldn't afford to move it to a new mine? I would think they could at least sell it to another mining operation.
Hi Puttesla. All good questions. The miners were very good at getting the equipment and timbers to difficult mine locations. Yes. The hoist must have come in pieces and assembled on site. I think many times, mines would leave a lot of equipment on site if they closed, hoping they could restart the mine at a later date. Thanks for the comment!👍😊
Are those Oregon plates on your jeep? Have you ever explored mines in the galice area of Josephine county?
Yes, we spend the summers in Central Oregon. We have not done any mine exploring in Oregon. It seems like the mines are so wet that the timbers are generally rotted, and the artifacts rusted out. Have you been to any good mines there? Benson? Thanks for commenting!👍😁
safes wow!
Maybe from Wells Fargo? Fun to think of the payrolls and gold that might have been held in them.
4:48 Fairbanks Morse Type N gas/kerosene engine perhaps 25HP.
That very well could be. Thanks for chiming in!👌😁
It amazes me how well the timber looks it could have been put in that same day
Are all these mines on private or national parks property 😮😮
Yes, the timbers in these dry desert mines stays very well preserved. They are also top quality cut from old growth trees. You can't find lumber of this quality anymore.
Almost all the mines we visit are either on BLM land or National Park land.
Thanks, Martin!👍😊
Do you leave all the finds behind tobacco tins dynamite boxes 👏👏
Yes, we try to leave everything as we found it.👌
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Thanks 🙏
Oh boy, wind and rust!...just like it was 50 years ago...yea, leave no trace reality.
Thanks for the comment, Allen. Wind and rust!👍😁
Thank you Tom and Julie. You would need a buldozer to move that winch even If It was in pieces.❤❤.
You're welcome. You've got that right. That is a heavy piece of equipment. Thanks for the comment!👍😊
Some serious iron in that hoist... What does a mine smell like??? LOL Like a maze in there.
Hi Max. Yes, that's serious big iron. Mines can have different smells but the most common is a sort of basement musty and earthy. Throw in a hint of rat pee and bat guano and you're getting close. Good question!👍😊
Now I am sure I don't want to do mines... 😆@@TomandJulieMineExploring
They are not the most pleasant of places.
It takes special people to do special things... @@TomandJulieMineExploring
Was that a pile of bricks 🧱 in the beginning of the video?
That was a can dump from the old mining town that was there. Thanks for watching!👍😁
That straight adit was cut through caliche, they wanted to intersect with a fault or a stope.😂
Thanks for your input on that, Harold. Much appreciated!👍😊
IMHO: Probably a steam hoist. Piston bore is too small to have generated much HP off of an air feed. Also I think there are probably steam portals in the walls of the cylinder.
Lots of parts are missing off of it.
Thanks for your input on the power for the hoist. Lots of parts have disappeared, as you said.👍😊
What are those like ribbons hanging down from the ceilings in there for?
Those are marking locations where samples have been taken by assessors and mine surveyors. They are very common to see. Thanks for the comment, Jim!👌😁
@@TomandJulieMineExploring Cool. The only real mine I've ever been in was one in Virginia City Nevada like it was in back of a building on main street that you took a tour through. Think it had the largest gold nugget on display. But that was like back in the early 1990's