Removing the Coal Car from the Brooks Mine!

After timbering the Brooks Mine up to the coal car, we remove it using a winch and lots of patience. The rail was removed as it was badly deteriorating, so we used some pieces to slowly guide it out.
This project is being completed on a 100% volunteer basis! But the material and other costs add up quickly. Support us here - undergroundmin...

[@Davewilliamson5w]

Treat her like an old friend and be gentle. She's been alone and in the depths for so long. Wonderful recovery.

[@markb1764]

I like the portable hoist house but might be a tad slow for a hi output application

[@roweinnovation]

Keep this up. We need more of this

[@briantheminer]

Great job guys, keeps you off the streets 😏
Brian, U.K., 45 years in coal mining

[@DDExplores]

You guys ROCK !

[@samgarofalo2461]

Great Progress Men

[@zakeemsworld6619]

Originally was the cars pulled by mules? In later times was the carts still pulled by mules . Or was this done with an engine? Just curious.

[@mikeohara1055]

Did the wheels still turn after 70 years or did you have to grease them? I would think that they'd be seized up.

[@cessna54tango]

Amazingly they turned!

[@CheapestGamer]

While I understand wanting to get the old cart out of there to have room to move and work in the mine, why not load it on a truck to take it for restoration while you have it out of there?

[@cessna54tango]

That’s the eventual plan. Getting the mine open to the public is the first priority.

[@samgarofalo2461]

Someone still managed to put Graffiti on it at some point 😞

[@MikeOrkid]

Where's a Jim Crow when you need one?

[@user-gm6lc7py5x]

When folk say how did they build the Pyramids I say ask a coal miner .

[@scottmcaninch6255]

Put a chain on it and drag it 20 minute job I don't think these guys were UMWA