10 Ore Cars - 2 Mucking Machines - Hoist Room - Skip Car - Cage - Square Sets - Slusher - Dynamite

[@Unit38]

Thanks!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you so much for your generosity. You're awesome!💰💰👍😊

[@Askjeffwilliams]

you gotta love old talc mines ...very soft and unstable ..... beautiful square set timbering ,... always love to see hat in amine ....rare to find the vent fans in there ....cool that you found the load count board ( tally board ) and a tugger too .... good looking skip car with all the wheels on it .... cool flat car .... thats the problem with Talc mines is the unstable ground crushed the timber sets ....good looking side dumper ....now thats impressive ...a fully in tack cage with Hoist ....looks like you could fire it right up ... wow haven't seen a Coors can in forever Lol ..... and the Crown Jewel ...2 mucking machines Eimco 12b... the last set up is referred to as a Kimberly system ...it is an automatic dumping skip ....another really fun explore ....one of your best ...be safe you two and keep'em coming

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Jeff. This one is pretty special. We made five trips here to cover it all, and now much of it might be lost to a massive cave in. I know you don't like talc mines, but seeing all the equipment and timbering here is pretty cool. Thanks for the detailed comment. We appreciate you!👍😊

[@Askjeffwilliams]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring yes that one is very special and would keep that one secret ....always our pleasure my brother

[@nancyroberts5505]

What a fantastic mine. Thank you for sharing.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Nancy. This is a really great mine filled with cool stuff. You're welcome, and thank you for watching!👍😊

[@lesleyrobbins1137]

Wow, what a score!!! With all that timbering, they must have been making good money to pay for all that. Super extra special icing on the cake: square set timbering, intact hoist room, elevator with attached ore bin, winches, lots of ore cars, muckers, slush bucket, cave-in, nasty busted timbers; well, you get the idea. Nice to see Tom, Julie, and friends!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Lesley. Yep, you said it all. Pretty amazing to see all that in one place. You could spend a lifetime exploring mines and not see that much equipment. Thanks for the comment 👍😊

[@patdenney7046]

Crazy woman? Your a lucky man! So melo very rare! Perfect fit ❤️.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Pat. Well, she is a little crazy to be in this mine. I just like to tease her a bit. She is a good exploring partner. Thanks for watching!👍😊

[@moparedtn]

*T&J!* Wow, all those artifacts in the same place! It does look like they just stopped mining one day (maybe after a collapse?) in 1973. So much to unpack in this video, thanks! - Ed on the Ridge

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Ed. I have always had the feeling that they planned on reopening this mine, and it just never worked out. You could be right, though, that the mine became unstable and too dangerous to continue work. Either way, there it sit with all the equipment and timbering all over. Thanks for the comment!👍😊

[@davedeatherage4902]

We thank you for explaining the equipment in the mine. That minor collapse was Erie . Lots of collapse in parts of the mine. We hope Julie's foot is better. Someone probably tried to set that two sticks of dynamite 🧨 off, Sad, glad it didn't work.as always please stay safe Tom and Julie. Dave and kathi.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Dave and Kathi. You're welcome. I think I got it mostly correct. I don't do overdubs, so I only get one chance to explain the equipment correctly. That burned fuse near those sticks of dynamite was a little strange. Julie just had her foot surgery yesterday, so I'm nursing her back to health now. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍😊

[@davedeatherage4902]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring glad for your wife's foot getting better. You and Julie make a great team!, kathi and I do too, I skydive, kathi does not! , she can cook, I cannot! 😊😊 But we both fish, and deer& elk hunt👍👍

[@OdySlim]

I really enjoy watching your videos. you always find something new and interesting. Have a great weekend. See you soon & Regards from Ody Slim

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hey Odie. Thanks for the nice comment. Hope you have a great weekend, too!👍😊

[@Kris_at_WhiteOaksFarm]

I'm always amazed at the equipment left behind. There must be thousands of dollars of usable machines just waiting to be buried in a collapse. Some of the square set was pretty darned spectacular. Thanks for taking us on your explore.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Kris. I'm guessing that there were thoughts of reopening this mine that didn't work out. I don't think they would have left so much equipment down thete otherwise. Now, with it partially caved and very dangerous to be in, it's not reasonable to try to recover anything from it. The square sets are great to see. Thanks for the comment!👍😊

[@ronstanek2851]

Tom and Julie, you’ve done it again! What an extensive experience watching you and friends exploring this massive mine with all the areas filled with equipment and the cage, and the main work area! All the collapsed structures and especially the sampling bins. You kept my eyes glued to your video waiting to see what you find next. The orecarts were all in great condition and the mucking machine, glad you had a great time and now off to another adventure! I’ll always tell you to be safe in your travels,so glad I caught this one! Take care 😀

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Ron. You said it all. Glad that you enjoyed this one. Thanks for watching!👍😊

[@ifixphns]

That is one sketch filled mine! Really cool artifacts inside though. At 26:07, the Calendar from 1973, from the Charles Brown Chevron; is still open today! pretty cool when you find artifacts from businesses that are still in operation.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, it's definitely a sketchy one. Good eye spotting the Charles Brown calendar. I was wondering when someone would mention that. I only stop in the Chevron if I'm desperate for something as the prices are so high. Lots of interesting history about Charles Brown associated with Shoshone. One of the grave markers of a relative of Charles Brown in the little cemetery there reads, "I told you I was sick." I got a good chuckle out of that. Thanks for the comment!👍😊

[@tonygaetani1892]

The best, my exploring yet what a huge mind, you guys have balls, man I would never go in that thing all those collapses great job Julie Anton👍🇺🇸👍

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Tony. This one is in kind of rough shape, but seeing all the equipment makes it worth it. Thanks for the comment!👍😊

[@tonygaetani1892]

Sorry for the misspelling my phone didn’t pick it up quite right 😂

[@frankgaletzka8477]

Hello Tom Hello Julie What a amazing Video. All the Equipment left behind in the mine. It looks that with a bit of work the mine can be reopend.😊 I like the fotos very much . All these colapses looks like it happens in an major earthquake. There is no water no fungus no worms or termites. But talkmines are a chapter of their owm 😊😊 Greetings from Germany the Harzmountains and the Rammelsberg Mine. A happy weekend and a good new week. Yours Frank Galetzka

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@frankgaletzka8477 Hello Frank. We're glad that you liked the video and all the equipment that was left behind. It probably could be re-opened without many problems. There is not much life in these dry desert mines. Thanks for watching and commenting from Germany and the Harz Mountains. 👍😊

[@jeffchandler3390]

Happy Labor Day weekend Tom and Julie!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Jeff. Thanks, and Happy Labor Day weekend to you, as well!👍😊

[@lloydbaker6988]

Thanks, Tom and Julie, another Epic Explorer today,You Two Rock.👍

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Lloyd. Thanks for the nice comment. We appreciate it!👍😊

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

Hey guys great vid ! incredible finds, I'm jealous!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Dave. It's a dangerous one but fun to see. Thanks for the comment!👍😊

[@johnweeks5614]

I'm glad you two got out of there because that mine was extremely dangerous but it was cool seeing everything still there just a shame it will all be crushed under a lot of rock before much longer

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi John. Yes, this is a very dangerous mine to be in. It sure is fun seeing all the equipment, though. Hopefully, it's not lost forever to a cave-in. Thanks for the comment!👍😊

[@johnweeks5614]

@TomandJulieMineExploring I'm afraid it will be since it's caving in already and your more than welcome

[@helenferris575]

Greetings, Tom and Julie. Thank you for another excellent video. Those collapsed timbers are frightening. They definitely would not be described as spindly and there they are, collapsed to and fro as if they are straws. ... Your time and work are always appreciated. Keep well.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Helen. You're welcome. We're glad that you enjoyed the video. Can you imagine the ruckus that was made when a whole big stope full of square set timbers collapses? Wow. No, they are not spindly in the least. Thanks for watching. We appreciate it!👍😊

[@ralphpatrick3071]

Excellent explore of a modern mine! I loved it! Thanks, T&J!!!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Ralph. Glad that you liked the mine. Thanks for the comment. We appreciate it!👍😊

[@casedoumasr656]

Hello Tom and Julie nice to see you popped in today checking out this talc mine but with all the mine equipment you have all of a sudden turned this into a Gold mine for us all to see 🏆 .P s. Have a restful time off and see you again when we do not expect you to pop in take care ⛏️🤔

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Case. We turned this talc mine into gold, lol. Thanks for watching. Julie is recovering from foot surgery, so we will be off for a while. Maybe I can find something to post until she heals. 👍😊

[@casedoumasr656]

⛏️🏆🇺🇸🤔thank you take care

[@TheShornak]

Wow lots of artifactes in this mine still. Nice to see it hasn't been looted yet. Great video

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Stephen. Yes, lots of fun stuff to see. Thankfully, the vandals haven't been here. Thanks for the comment!👍😊

[@keithrimmer3]

Thanks, Tom that was a great explore lots of goodies in there matey, see ya next time take care.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Keith. You're welcome. Lots of fun stuff in this one. Thanks for watching. See ya next time!👍😊

[@johndemeen5575]

Woodworking, is more than digging holes. State Fair is on. Hear the grandstand fireworks at night. Thank you, for entertaining us. St.Paul,Minnesota.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi John. The timbering in this one is great. Fair time in Minnesota is always fun. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍😊

[@Ed_in_Md]

What a fantastic mine. I’ve never seen so much equipment. Like so many other mines it looks like they just walked away with plans to return. Thanks for taking us with you. Take care of each other and stay safe.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Ed. Yes, it looks like they went on break and never came back. Thanks for the comment!😊👍

[@chillislives]

This is a big bonus! I'd never go in a talk mine unless T&J are there.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hey Chillis! This was a fun one. Glad that you were there. Maybe we can cross paths this winter. Thanks for commenting!👍😊

[@davidsnider1703]

Wow great mine. Dusty yikes. Fortune in lumber down there. 2 muckers. Unheard of. Thanks for taking us along

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi David. Yes, very nasty dust in these talc mines. The lumber here is unbelievable. Two muckers is a first for us. Thanks for watching!👍😊

[@pattiklaus9580]

Fascinating! Amazing! Expert level crazy person difficulty! Must have been a labor of love to compile! Thank you!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@pattiklaus9580 Hi Patti. I like your enthusiasm. This is a dangerous mine to be in, and the video took a bit of editing with several trips worth of footage. You're welcome. Thank you for watching and commenting!👍😊

[@brianmarywapshott2593]

Holy dooly, this was certainly one big mine and must have been in an unstable area going on the amount of timber used especially the square sets and the areas that had rock falls, the amount of equipment especially the huge winch room was great to see and worth the effort from you two, well done as usual and stay safe Cheers

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Brian and Mary. The talc is notorious for being unstable and needing a lot of support from timbers to safely mine. Talc is also very heavy and brittle. All the equipment is very fun to see. Glad that you enjoyed the video. Thanks for commenting!👍😊

[@67volksrodder]

Those mines are more complex than you would think. Ore chutes all over. Giant stopes. Tons of wooden architecture. Just amazing. Thanks for the adventure. Stay safe.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@67volksrodder Hi Harry. That's correct. They can be complicated and difficult to build, considering it's all going through hard material. The miners knew how to get the job done. Thanks for watching!👌😁

[@67volksrodder]

@TomandJulieMineExploring especially some of the older mines. Those miners busted their asses with primitive materials. Just remarkable to me the extent of work and how deep they went. Insane.

[@435alive]

This is wild. One hell of a find.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Haha, it is a wild one. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍😄

[@briannave7326]

Another great video. Amazing how much equipment was just left behind.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Brian. Yes, lots of cool stuff left behind. Glad that you enjoyed the video!👍😊

[@1949ala]

Very exciting and informative...thanks for doing it for us.....stay safe

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome. It's an exciting mine for us, too. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍😊

[@gaeltroughton1069]

A great mine explore! This is a record. breaker! So much equipment left behind. Thanks for zooming in on the equipment plaques. Interesting. The still shots are spectacular. Good job Tom & Julie. Gael

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@gaeltroughton1069 Hi Gael. This is a pretty special place with all the equipment left behind. We're glad that you enjoyed the video, and thanks for commenting!👍😊

[@BobKernow]

Awesome! Fantastic artefacts and such impressive timbering. Great that you compiled these separate visits into one. Works really well. Outstanding, thanks!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Kernow. Yes, there are so many nice artifacts and such great timbering. Glad that you like the compilation video. Thanks for commenting!👍😊

[@highdesertbill]

Great video !!!!! Thank you fir taking me along.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Bill. You're welcome. Thanks for watching!👍😊

[@jimmime]

WOW! Great find indeed! Thank you, Tom & Julie, fantastic old mine!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Jimmi. You're welcome. Glad that you enjoyed the mine. Thanks for commenting!👍😊

[@pmae9010]

Sometimes all you can say is WOW, that there is a hole with holes. I can only guess how dusty and gritty that was when it was being worked. I am so amazed by the volume and quality of the timbering and its assembly, again, WOW. thank you for the look down under.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi M8ck. I let out a few "wows" myself while we were in this one. The timbering is almost unbelievable. Thanks for commenting!👍😊

[@kimbrosappliance5311]

Hello Tom and Julie looks like you scored on this one one of your best videos. Keep them rolling. I love all the timber set and the carts. Thanks for the video. Happy Labor Day weekend.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Kimbro. Yes, this is a pretty special place with everything still there. You're welcome, we're glad that you liked it. Thanks for watching!👍😊

[@billperkins3698]

Wow, just wow. I haven’t seen equipment that that underground in along time. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Bill. Yes, the mine got a few big wows from me, too. So much equipment left to see is amazing. Thanks for commenting!👍😊

[@Justme85857]

Excellent video

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@@Justme85857 Thanks, Paul!👍😊

[@crchuckh6852]

Thanks for sharing, stay safe

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, Chuck. Thanks for commenting!👍😊

[@richardbeee]

Incredible! Thanks 😊

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Richard. You're welcome. Thanks for the comment!👍😊

[@Bodacious-o9r]

Hey guy's that was a cool ass mine, i was waiting to see were the all the materials was going down to and yet it didn't go anywhere lol enjoyed video as always , be safe have great weekend,

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

The material was worked to the bottom of the mine, where it was hauled up by the cage to the chutes that I showed marked "ore." From there, I lost track of the flow of ore, although I do know that it ultimately came out a haulage adit that has been completely buried from the outside. I didn't show it to try to keep the location private so the vandals don't suddenly appear. Thanks for the comment!👍😊

[@Bodacious-o9r]

@TomandJulieMineExploring that's cool i understand

[@rogers8786]

I remember watching your previous episodes of this mine, it is one of my favorites! The equipment and artifacts are incredible. Thanks for sharing.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Roger. Yes, we have put out a few videos on this one, but never the whole thing in one video. You're correct that the equipment here is incredible. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍😊

[@AUMINER1]

wow! super impressive, so much equipment ! thanks for making this happen !

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

This is a fun one, although there are some terrible cave-ins that are quite dangerous. You're welcome, and thank you for watching!👍😊

[@davidhettesheimer3685]

Thank you Tom and Julie. What an awesome explore great find stay safe out there. They must of had plans to come back there to mine more. 👍👍🍺🍺🍻🍻

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi David. You're welcome. It's my theory that there were plans to reopen the mine at some point, but it never happened. Thanks for watching and for the beer!🍺🍺🍻👍😊

[@jimmystockdale7555]

I remember this mine, it really had some awesome artifacts. The dust had to be really bad when they were working. I really don't know how they survived in the dust. Enjoy your time off, looking forward to y'all's return . Bless you both ❤

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Jimmy. Hope you are doing well! Yes, we have put out a couple of videos on this one, but not a comprehensive video of the whole mine at once. There is a lot to see in this one. I don't know how the miners survived sucking down that dust every day. They must have had some good masks. Julie just had surgery on her foot today, so it will be a bit before we can get out again. Thanks for the comment and blessing. We appreciate you. 👍😊

[@jimmystockdale7555]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring hope Julie is doing well tell her hello

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Will do, Jimmy. She's recovering now. Hope you are okay.

[@jimForgottenHinterland]

Cool mine but as I have said before, I don't do talc mines any more. Gotten to be a bit of a chicken in my dotage though I might make an exception for this one. Thanks for taking us in there with you.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Jim. I like talc mines for a couple of reasons, and I really dislike them for a few other reasons. They are very easy to light and get good video in compared to a dark colored mine. They usually have a lot of interesting timbering in them because of talc's brittle nature. I dislike the terrible dust, and as I mentioned, the brittle nature of talc causes frequent cave-ins. Talc rocks are very heavy and dense, and when they break free, they destroy everything in their path. Very dangerous. Thanks for the comment!👍😊

[@bradwiebelhaus7065]

Lot of unstable country. Good video and you got out safely.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Brad. Glad that you liked the video. Talc mines are notorious for being unstable. Talc rocks are very heavy and brittle. Thanks for commenting!👍😊

[@blurboards1]

Wow, very impressive explore. The square set timber is amazing to see as are all of the artifacts still left in there. The couple of rocks that fell I think could be classified as boulders. 😂 Some of those collapses were no joke. You two stay safe out there.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, the mine workings are quite impressive. The square sets are great to see, as well. You're correct that what I called rocks that fell are really boulders. Talc rocks are unbelievably dense and heavy, much more so than one would think. The caved areas are no joke, all right. Thanks for commenting!👍😊

[@danielflinn3571]

Thanks from. Australia

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Daniel. You're welcome. Thanks for watching from Australia!👍😊

[@captainwin6333]

That was one mega mine, very well preserved in many areas. Thanks!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, it's a was a good-sized operation in its day. You're welcome, Captain, and thank you for commenting!👍😊

[@jerryrichter4904]

the two best mine explorer on you tube thanks Tom & Julie

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Haha, hi Jerry. Thanks for the nice comment. We appreciate it!👍😊

[@michaelh7429]

Another great video....they are awesome

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Michael. Glad that you enjoyed the video. Thanks for commenting!👍😊

[@davecole2230]

This is a awesome mine with a lot of mining stuff left behind. Thanks Tom and Julie for showing us . Keep it up ❤

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Dave. It really is a special place with all the equipment left in place. You're welcome. Thank you for the nice comment!👍😊

[@brianmcguire5189]

Thanks Tom and Julie, awesome video! That mine was beautiful man, American engineering at its finest! Those square sets were unreal! The amount of man hours in there is astronomical!!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Brian. Glad that you enjoyed seeing the mine and the square sets in there. There was a lot of work that went on for sure. Thanks for the comment!👍😊

[@eddie9903]

9:59 😮 That collapse at the beginning of the mind😮 Those are some heavy duty timbers. A little sketchy knowing that it😮's 😮 collapsed 😮 already 😮!! 😮 You guys are crazy . And then it collapses around you😮 That phrase. There are so many shoots you can't shake a stick at.😅 I like that saying because sometimes I just like to shake a stick at it.😢

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hey Eddie. I want to see you shaking that stick at things 😄. The heavy-duty timbers can't stop this one from caving. That's just the way talc is. Very heavy and brittle. It's a little concerning going through areas that have already collapsed previously. Thanks for watching. Always good to hear from you! 👍😊

[@scottleidenberger4401]

Awesome finds in this mine and a great explore. Just think of the value of those square sets in todays dollar. Have a great holiday weekend !

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Scott. Yes, it's a fantastic mine full of cool stuff. The timber in some of these old dry mines is in great shape. Some of it couldn't be bought at any price it's such good quality. Thanks for the nice comment. Hope you have a good holiday, too!👍😊

[@williamwintemberg]

Im just an armchair explorer. I don't like talc mines for obvious reasons. However, this mine complete with all it's artifacts? OMG! Thanks Tom and Julie!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi William. Talc mines are easier to video than a darker mine because of the light color of the rock. They are also usually pretty interesting because of the necessity for a lot of timbering, as is the case in this one. They are dangerous, though. You're welcome. We're glad that you enjoyed it, and thanks for commenting!👍😊

[@96chevydually6.5L]

Awesome!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, Dually!👍😊

[@cdetrixhe]

Remember what you were doing when that mine closed down? A very scary place, not to mention one of the best explores ever! How many mines do you see with that much square set still in place? I have seen other videos of this mine, but yours is certainly one of the best for the average viewer. I wonder who the first person was who started that operation? Great job.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for the nice comment. I remember that I was in high school when this mine closed down. It's a real death trap in this one because of the multiple cave-ins. Glad that you enjoyed the video!👍😊

[@kenjohnson4423]

oh yes, fun times and fun memories, def the scariest mine i have ever explored

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hey Ken. So much fun we had here. Yes, it's a very scary place for sure. One of these days, the whole thing will possibly come crashing down. Thanks for the comment!👌😊

[@colindickinson153]

That was some big mine explore I wish could still xplore but I am too old 77, I used to when I was younger.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Colin. It is a big explore for sure. Glad that you had your time to explore when you were younger. It's a difficult and physically demanding hobby. Thanks for watching!👍😊

[@eddie9903]

I think the people of that mine thought it was too dangerous to go back in . That's why they left all that stuff in there! That proves that you guys are crazy!!!!!😮😮😮

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You could be exactly right. There might have been a significant cave-in that prevented them from safely returning. 🤔

[@eddie9903]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring all I needed to do is shake a stick at it 😦😦😦

[@1uptospeed]

don't forget to shut the valve off before you leave, good one tom.that is quite the mine looks like their shift just ended back in the early 70's.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Haha, I try. Yes, it looks like they left for the weekend in 1973 and never came back. Thanks for watching!👍😊

[@melvinchikato6921]

You two are just great! This was an outstanding video! Stay well and healthy and looking forward to more of your underground explorations! Mel The Ice Man, Acton, CA.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Mel. Thanks for the nice comment. We appreciate you!👍😁

[@StephanieHill-g9c]

Wow, what a fantastic find. This may be my favorite "zero ouch" mine explore. I love seeing all of the equipment so intact and the hoist room looked like they just left for the day. So much square set and so many different ore cars. It looks like work stopped in the early 1970s - any idea when the mine was started? Thanks for a great explore!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Stephanie. I believe the mine was started in 1942 and was worked until 1973. The equipment and timbering are so fun to see. Glad that you enjoyed the explore. Thanks for commenting!👍😊

[@joseordinola7717]

Hola buena exploracion, es una mina antigua y equipada lista como para volver a operar.saludos desde Peru

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hello Jose. Thank you. We're glad that you like the mine and equipment. Thank you for watching from Peru!👍😊

[@stevengill1736]

I guess the muckers etc. weren't salvaged because that road was pretty much gone....place is crumbling too...pretty neat!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Steven. I can't be sure, but I'm guessing that there might have been plans to reopen the mine because so much equipment was left behind. Now, with it in such dangerous condition, it would be unsafe to try and recover anything. Thanks for the comment!👍😊

[@samuelgilbert9734]

Awesome mine! Thanks for sharing!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@samuelgilbert9734 You're welcome, Samuel. Glad that you enjoyed it!👌😁

[@fredericktinsley3255]

One of the best explorers 👍💯

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Frederick. Glad that you enjoyed the explore. Thanks for the nice comment!👍😄

[@PINKFL0YD-s2h]

Great to see you out and about!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for watching and commenting. We appreciate you!👍😄

[@KenCrandall-ot7uv]

Nuts ! No way you'd get me down there that far !

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Ken. It's definitely not for everyone. It's a dangerous hobby. Thanks for watching!👍😊

[@lorrinbarth1969]

At the hoist operator's position a steaming cup of coffee would have made a calendar picture. That equipment room is spectacular.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Lorrin. You're correct about the hoist room being spectacular. It really is something to see. The rest of the mine is pretty special, too. Thanks for the comment!👍😊

[@tonyidle7813]

that was a great video, thank-you. missed seeing you guys last week, must of been on vacation. that equipment room had a lot of neat stuff to look at. hopefully see you next week?

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Tony. Glad that you enjoyed the video. We had to take a little time off for some family business, and now Julie just had surgery on her foot, so it will be a while until we can get out again. The hoist room is so fun to see. We probably won't have a video next week, but I'll try to get something for the week after next. Thanks for the comment!👍😊

[@tonyidle7813]

I hope Julies foot is going to be o.k., after all she is at least half of your great duo. @@TomandJulieMineExploring

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, Tony. She is recovering now.

[@paulson6270]

Hey Tom & Julie, Great Video, Y'all are brave. God bless you both . Lots of exciting finds. How do you know if it's going to collapse, do you hear rumbling. I'm just curious. I'm here thinking I'm lost already hope y'all know which way you went. Stay safe. 🙏🙏

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@paulson6270 Hi Paulson. Glad that you liked the video. Lots of cool stuff here. I don't think you get too much notice when these talc mines cave. The rock is so heave it feels almost like lead. Thanks for the nice comment and blessing!👍😊

[@Jake-yx7ct]

What a tour. Tom you hit this jackpot for ladder climbing.LOL.Isnt breathing all that dust in a talc mine rather dangerous? Thanks for taking on the danger of a very unstable old mine. Nice relics found.Have a super Labor Day Weekend.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Jake. Yes, I got my ladder fix in this one. You're correct that breathing talc dust is not healthy at all. We had masks on for most of the time. Thanks for watching, and I hope you have a nice holiday👍😊

[@bobpace5464]

I totally love your videos. You two are the best, but I was wondering you know they had to pay a lot of money for timbers. I wonder how much dynamite cost back then they had to spend the fortune to make not very much keep up the good work.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Bob. Thanks for the kind words. I'm guessing that the timbers were relatively a much better deal 60 to 80 years ago than they are today. Lumber prices are out of control now. I'm guessing that the mine was profitable in its heyday. Thanks for the comment!👍😊

[@imzackson]

great explore!!!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, Zackson!👌😄

[@nigelridgeway2579]

Great exploring Tom and Julie, looked a bit bloody dangerous in places though, don't get yourselves squashed mate, I enjoy you videos to much😅.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Nigel. Yes, this one is more than a bit bloody dangerous in numerous places. I don't think we'll be going back in this one again even though it is so cool to see everything still there. Thanks for the nice comment, mate!👍😄

[@brucelester6918]

That is an amazing mine!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Bruce. Yes, it really is a great mine. Thanks for watching!👍😊

[@roperdon5939]

Tom / Julie Thank you! Big mine with big timbering in every level. Is this material always this unstable and requiring supports? Look forward to the next adventure.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Don. Talc mines always have a lot of support timbers because of its instability. This is a big mine and lots of timbering everywhere. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍😊

[@alansolomon5527]

Great video. Lots of equipment. Lots of work and effort with all that timber but no veins. It must be a talc mine. I did hear the word talc once.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Alan. Glad that you liked the video. I usually try to include some information about the mine in the video description, like what was being mined, etc. Talc doesn't generally run in a narrow vein like gold does. You can see the huge stopes left behind where a large body of talc was removed. That's also where many of the square sets were used. Thanks for the comment!👍😊

[@MarkNieting]

Looks like the next shift is about ready to start work!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Mark. Haha, yes, just a shift change happening here. 😁

[@bobterry2952]

Hello Tom and Julie. My goodness you two went on an amazing adventure with this one. I'm a little confused though? Did you have two different excursions into that mine or did I misunderstand? I do know one thing though I loved Julie's blue shoes . That mine was full of death traps and danger I think you're all lucky to get out of there alive. I couldn't believe how much equipment and whatnot we're on the bottom level. The hoist room in the bottom level was amazing ,I guess that was the bottom level again I might be confused . I think that mine has survived one or two or more quite severe earthquakes from the way that square set timbering was crushed. I love squart timber. anyway I'm glad you guys didn't get hurt with that little cave-in or you didn't get blocked in or something like that. Anyway thank you for an amazing journey with this one. And again as always please be safe take care of yourselves and your friends I enjoy going with you on these little trips thank you again very much.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Bob. We made a total of five different trips to this one over a period of three years. The square sets are great to see. The small cave in started a slide down an ore chute and really made a lot of dust but did not block us at all. You're welcome, and thank you for watching and for the nice comment!👍😊

[@richardbrobeck2384]

Wow what great mine it looked like it closed a couple years ago !

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Richard. That's the beauty of these dry desert mines. This mine closed 51 years ago, and as you said, it looks like they just left a couple of years ago. Thanks for the comment!👍😄

[@alprince4290]

Wild but highly enjoyable video! What exactly happened with cave in?

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Al. Yes, it is a wild ride exploring this one. While I was going down that inclined ramp, a few rocks fell from the wall and started a pretty big slide that just kept building like a small avalanche. It sounded like thunder rumbling because the incline further down is lined with wood. Then the dust took over. Thanks for the comment!👍😊

[@BobH830]

Tom I believe a uranium mine. That’s what it looks like

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Bob. This is a talc mine. Thanks for the comment!👍😊

[@madeinyorkshire52]

AMAZING EXPLORE - thank you. But a Q Seeing all that electrical panel stuff and the hoist, etc - and hearing you read out 480 volts - was this mine served by an electricity supply from power lines running across this geographic area (or perhaps intentionally run to the site) or from a massive generator located outside a mine portal? There must have also been a sizeable air compressor somewhere - either also run by an electricity supply or gasoline / diesel (steam). 🧨⛏🧨⛏🇬🇧

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

I believe that there was power run to this area via cross country lines during the later stages of this areas mining operations. There has been mining going on in the general area since the late 1800s when the mines operating then would have used generators for power and air compressors powered by an internal combustion engine. Thanks for the comment!👍😊

[@robertlyman9789]

Looked like Sumping sexy happened at 34:00 😂

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

I must have missed something, Robert. I guess that doesn't surprise me, lol. Thanks for the comment!👍😊

[@johngeralddunniii9291]

👍👍

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for watching, John!👍😊

[@BobH830]

You should have taken a Geiger counter with next time. That yellow material in the wall is radioactive. I think I’m right

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

That could be, Bob. Lots of different minerals in some of these old mines. Thanks for commenting!👍👍

[@RobertR-t5l]

OMG I'm glad none of the dy - no mite went off even if jimmie walker wasn't there 🧨

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Robert. You and me both are happy about that. Thanks for the Jimmy Walker approved comment🤣.

[@rayh.williamsiii]

Historic artifact

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Ray. Lots of great equipment and artifacts here. Thanks for watching!👍😊

[@bobpace5464]

I’m afraid if I was in there and that like it did on you guys wherever it was, I would be hightailing out of there. Be safe. I know I definitely have to change my underwear.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Haha, yes, it was a bit unsettling when the small cave-in started a slide down the wood ore chute. You need to be able to stay calm in situations like that.👌😄

[@DVolvoguy777-x7o]

This mine is a hot mess. You and the rest of the crew might be the last people in this mine considering the amount of collapse? What an adventure!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Jeremy. Yes, it is a hot mess. 🔥 It's definitely a very dangerous place but also very cool to see all the equipment still there. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍😊

[@misstybigred1]

Great video. What time era is squareset timber

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Missty. Square set was used in Comstock in the 1860s. I forget the man's name who developed it to support the voids left behind after all the silver ore was removed. There is a lot of information available about it. Thanks for the comment!👍😊

[@misstybigred1]

@TomandJulieMineExploring Thank you. I've seen several mine explorers talk about them but never remember the era, now Gly from abandoned and forgotten places gets all gitty and excited. Now I full understand why, especially the one that are so well persevere and looks like they were put in yesterday. I love the 1800s to 1950ish mines I've seen on other channels where they have ever older mines. The more modern ones just don't set the same picture as the older ones. Open pit ones I truly dislike for many different reasons, main one is it destroyed the landscape views.

[@SueGirling68]

Hi Tom and Julie, some lovely timbering, is it a modern mine as it does look like it was mined fairly recently ?. Such a scary place with all of those random shafts everywhere, definitely not a place you want to trip in, they must have got quite a lot of material out. Wow it's not hard to imagine the amount of force that was being exerted on those timbers where it collapsed at 22:53. I loved the pic of you sat on the operator stool with the big winch Tom, it didn't look very comfortable though for the operator. That big ore car looked very heavy so well done Julie for pushing it, awesome work. It seems they left everything behind, that Eimco mucker looked in great shape still. So cool to see both the skip cage and the sheave wheel intact, they were in great condition, the miners obviously looked after their stuff. It was nice to see this as one long video as I do remember the separate video's you made there. Thank you for sharing, much love to you both. xx 🤗🥰💞

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@SueGirling68 Hi Sue. Thanks for the lovely detailed comment. This mine was operating up until 1973, so it was definitely a more recent operation than most that we see. You're correct about not wanting to trip and fall in this one. You most likely end up somewhere that you don't want to be. The talc rocks are very heavy and dense, and when they let loose, they can make toothpicks out of the strongest of timbers. We're glad that you enjoyed seeing this explore all in one video. Thanks again for commenting!👍😊❤️

[@SueGirling68]

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[@MK-vp5md]

Sorry, I'm late to this video. Besides the obvious hazards of this mine, the more pervasive danger is the presence of asbestos in this talc deposit. It may have led to its premature closing because of the high costs to ventilate the workings. While not an outright danger during a little explore, persistent exposure (say, the miners) could be detrimental. Most talc (contact metamorphic) deposits share this characteristic. I don't want to dissuade T&J, because I enjoy their videos. Best regards, MK

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@MK-vp5md You're right about this mine and really any mine. There are hazards that can have an immediate effect, and there are other dangers that will take longer to affect a person. I don't know which type of mine I like the least. Talc has asbestos, gold has quartz dust, which can cause silicosis, lead dust is awful, cinnabar/mercury not much better. Then you have other mines that are radioactive. So, if you don't fall in a hole or have something fall on your head and there are no cave-ins, you can still be killed later on. It's a ridiculous hobby. Thanks for bringing up this important subject. No worries about being late. We always appreciate people watching our videos whenever they please.👍😁

[@Vipateta]

When they were working that mine it must have created a lot of dust. Great situation for a sudden explosion. All that machinery, one spark in the right place and it all goes up. I used to work for a sugar company and only brass tools were allowed in the silos. Some of them have been known to explode blowing the top off the bin.

[@stevengill1736]

It's talcadelic baby! Speaking of babies, Don breathe too much of that baby powder...cheers.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Steven. This is a crazy place. So much equipment left behind. You're correct that the talc is not the best to breathe in. Thanks for the comment. Cheers!👍😁