the railroad only owns the right away. walk a few feet off the track they are powerless
@db97214 күн бұрын
Hope all is well
@dshogan617425 күн бұрын
Be a good idea to say where you are, what state, etc. very confusing all these names without a state
@coalcrackerchris25 күн бұрын
The title says where it is
@577buttfan27 күн бұрын
I still want to go down in this hole so bad @18:00
@WhatTheHeckTV28 күн бұрын
The water shaft most likely goes to the mine,lower entrance,be a nice hike though the water channel, 👍
@577buttfan29 күн бұрын
I hope you and the family stay blessed brother. Bump bump🎉
@michaelwalsh98Ай бұрын
My Father and Grandfather both worked at the Ravens Run Coal Mine, near Centralia they lived in the Patch which was Brynsville. My Aunts and Uncles were all from Mt. Carmel. They have all passed, I use to go there every summer, now an old guy of 77.
@LuckyDoАй бұрын
WE NEED COAL NO MATTER WHAT. 🌹👑✝️☦️👑🌹GOD BLESS US ALL!!! ✌️😎✌️GREAT VIDEO - FROM GREAT ELDERS UP IN HEAVEN!!! 🌹👑☦️✝️👑🌹
@LuckyDoАй бұрын
WE NEED COAL NO MATTER WHAT. 🌹👑✝️☦️👑🌹GOD BLESS US ALL!!! ✌️😎✌️GREAT VIDEO - FROM GREAT ELDERS UP IN HEAVEN!!! 🌹👑☦️✝️👑🌹
@bobconley5472Ай бұрын
I was in centralia many times , metal detecting. Old rail bed found spikes ! Lot of railroad spikes , even talked to a few residents ! But we were respectful and bothered no one! No longer is it worth it because a bunch of idiots ruined it! But I do enjoy the memories
@leongenetti1718Ай бұрын
Great video, I remember a lot of the inner structure that was there back in the '60s was a sight to behold! The sponge rocks were called clinkers back in the day it was from burning the coal in the boilers and it was the ashes contaminated with other material like rocks and such that form those clinkers would get that in my old coal stove when I had it in my old house but not anywhere near that size. I also remember the old humble power plant that PP&l had not as large as this one though!
@bobconley5472Ай бұрын
Very interesting , after seeing pic of school I saw exactly where you and Bob were walking! ❤ pics certainly helped great video as always
@bobconley5472Ай бұрын
Did you ever visit the Huber breaker in centralia ?
@leeturner1838Ай бұрын
do you ever see rates in these abanded mines?
@coalcrackerchrisАй бұрын
No..but bats ,yes
@bobconley5472Ай бұрын
One day I want to go exploring with you guys!! Great videos as always ❤
@bobconley5472Ай бұрын
Coal cracker , got your ears on , this is big bear for rubber duck we have ourselves a convoy lol😂
@pryonationАй бұрын
I can tell by the way you speak that you and i think the same way 😅 thanks for the cool video, its exciting to see something historical in this area that isnt a coal, slate, or iron mine! Its always especially neat finding abandoned towns that existed before the advent of automobiles -the landscapes/lack of engineered roads vs size of the towns never quite seem to make sense!
@hoscalereadingrailroadhobb6314Ай бұрын
Both my mother's Grandfather who moved with his wife in 1918 and 1919 from Western Ukraine and there son along with a family memeber on my father's side worked for St. Clair Coal Company.
@JJbeans123Ай бұрын
It stinks because theres a high content of H2S which could kill u in one like blank damp. Braving it without a detector ??? You guys needed real equipment before you get hurt
@JJbeans123Ай бұрын
No helmet, no detectors , no inreach , and you cany release gas in water or mud !!!!! And if you do very little
@walkingcam1Ай бұрын
very informative, thank you. Been there recently and making research now to figure out history of the place
@robertpolyak61172 ай бұрын
Im originally from one of those coal moning villages that are part of Schuykill Township, but do live in NJ now. I burn coal (2 stoves) for supplemental heat. Up until last year I stood by Lehigh Anthracite but something happened and now Lehigh coal quality is just about as bad as Reading coal quality. I used 3 tons of Blaschak last year and it was all excellent quality, (highh heat, long burns). But prices since covid have gotten to be rediculous. Do you by any chance know a supplier who has much better prices than what the large producers are charging?
@coalcrackerchris2 ай бұрын
Premium anthracite in South tamaqua....$250/ton...self haul
@skipdogg610sideboyz82 ай бұрын
This is amazing, thanks man!!! Please b safe
@bethanyhaskiell91162 ай бұрын
I think the company that owns the 2 Marion 7800 draglines is Reading Anthracite
@bobconley54722 ай бұрын
Hi any info on abandoned railroad that traveled over Route 54 big mine run and woodland heights in Ashland pa !? There’s abutment that is reading railroad and across the street in woods another ruined bridge !
@coalcrackerchris2 ай бұрын
Yes that's the Susquehanna branch of the pa rr. Need FRO permit to walk or ride it.
@bobconley54722 ай бұрын
@@coalcrackerchris we checked that area out and the one long ruined building of wood look like it was arson !
@bobconley54722 ай бұрын
Are you familiar with with the abutment that’s located in Ashland near big mine run? Up on the abutment there’s a cable I believe there was a mine on the hillside any info on that? There’s another bridge located across the street of 61
@59thSurvivor-of-VHS2 ай бұрын
4:05 I think the old Timers called these noises Tommy Knockers giving us a warning of a mine collapse WOW, that made my heart skip a beat. Hunters making me think the mine is collapsing LOL You have my subscription! I belong on top of 8K and 13K mountains, I cannot go into these holes, thank you for doing that for me!
@codystanton55332 ай бұрын
My cousin Robert actually passed away in the A-hole, 5 years ago. I think he dove off of that rock you guys were talking about in the beginning, he never resurfaced but the dive team saw his shoe from the shore. Don't know if he hit his head, or if the current from the waterfall on the oposing end just held him under but he was found at least 12 feet below the surface. Deep enough that the pressure he experienced from being under water for a prolonged period of time actually prevented an open casket. Either way, super tragic and I would never wish that on anyone. Drowning and fire has to be the worst way to die.
@coalcrackerchris2 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear that...yes. it's a dangerous place
@jamesvalentine74563 ай бұрын
Awesome 👍
@coalcrackerchris2 ай бұрын
Thanks 🤗
@Johnfinelli3 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this awsome history. I am a young man that you have inspired to learn more about our fascinating history. I look at the land Soo much differently
@coalcrackerchris2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@-r-4953 ай бұрын
what is the spirit called that possesses man and makes him serve entropy? very interesting hike, I like the countryside and the freedom loving people.
@-r-4953 ай бұрын
I enjoyed this hike with commentary 😊
@coalcrackerchris2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed
@Johnfinelli3 ай бұрын
Where is this? Help me! Lol
@coalcrackerchris2 ай бұрын
On the switchback rail trail about 4 miles from maunc chunk lake,
@MarioMirarchi3 ай бұрын
My grandfather and great uncle worked there.
@truthmirage3 ай бұрын
IF you see a bottle,let lay 🤷♂️🤣
@kellyohara8064 ай бұрын
Thanks again for another enjoyable video Chris. I love these historic anthracite mining areas. Traces of this history are disappearing all too fast.
@bkelly55704 ай бұрын
Hey now all along Wm Penn and into Lost Creek (Loss Crick) there used to be a rail line that paralleled the road up into Shenandoah. It wraps around the mountain and links up wit the the line from Mahanoy City outside Mahanoy Plane. They still shove or pull coal up dat track tru the Buck Tunnel to Tamaqua and points south. Imagine the coal that went through that tunnel back in the day. Built the free world. No joke.
@jamesvalentine74564 ай бұрын
Awesome
@geojames21654 ай бұрын
By the way, it's TAGGARTSVILLE. And the Tuscarora Road was called TAGGARTSVILLE ROAD years ago. Probably thinks he's just outside the town of TAM-a-kwa
@geojames21654 ай бұрын
@14:16 LOCALS call it the Bear Cave.
@geojames21654 ай бұрын
You missed the tunnel in the beginning. You have to cross Red Bridge to get to it. Oh, look! Mountain laurel (nope, rhododendron. Yep, that's definitely a canal, or maybe it's a branch of the Delaware River. (so many canals, no tow paths.) Maybe you were on one‽ look at those rocks!! YEP, they're rocks!! Why do people feel just because the find something interesting and want to share it, do they need to post to you tube like they're an authority on the subject? Still haven't seen anything that shows you found Tagertsville Powder Works or the village og Tagertsville.
@jerrygouge96154 ай бұрын
Was that a tank from an air compressor?
@JoshEaster-me2lj4 ай бұрын
Good video. Love the outtake pics! Thank you for taking the time to include part of the construction process of the Tunkhannock Viaduct.
@SnarlyWhiplash4 ай бұрын
Old Bob is like a mountain goat, he just sprints through them woods.
@gazeardley.the.wildman.4 ай бұрын
People Don,t realise the Work we put in to make these Documentaries..I Respect all you do..Your content is Awesome....
@coalcrackerchris4 ай бұрын
Much appreciated
@gazeardley.the.wildman.4 ай бұрын
This is my New Guilty Pleasure...You guys are Awesome, Respect to You and Bob...I go Alone exept for when my Son comes with me, But I enjoy every Find, As do You...Genuine exploring my friend..Massive respect...
@coalcrackerchris4 ай бұрын
Don't forget Tad.
@gazeardley.the.wildman.4 ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣I,m selling the House and Moving in here....Respect from The WILDARMY....
@gazeardley.the.wildman.4 ай бұрын
OH MY GOD BROTHER...Your ME...Over the pond....Loving this my friend, Massive respect from the UK..So glad I found this, I thought I was alone......🤣
@gazeardley.the.wildman.4 ай бұрын
Respect from the UK my friend, You and I have very similar channels Brother...Just different sides of the rock, Love this, Your Headline stood out to me The Things You Find in the Woods...Nobody Explores the woods any more, I go out for hours, Never see anybody...Your channel is Awesome, New Sub here from The UK....We are the WILDARMY.....
@coalcrackerchris4 ай бұрын
Thank you kindly
@jamesscheifley66075 ай бұрын
Wow, this is awesome. I'm definitely gonna go check this out tomorrow!
@coalcrackerchris4 ай бұрын
Dont....they are looking for a drowning victim there. It just happened this week.