The Tortured Trail Mine, My Most Remote Explore Ever!

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: You guys have been great and your comments fantastic! Part of the fun of this channel is not only exploring these places but looking for the clues and trying to figure out how these mines operated. After reading all your comments I would have to agree that this engine was most likely gas or diesel driven due to the lack of burnable fuel in the area such as wood or coal. It would also explain why I didn’t find a steam boiler in the area. Also, I would have to agree that the bearing was made of Brass or Babbitt, a soft metal used as a bearing lining. It was usually a mixture of tin (fifty parts), antimony (five parts), and copper (one part). Thanks again for all the great comments and for educating me even though sometimes I think I know it all. Lol. 😉 Take care out there during these stressful times and thanks again for being such great subscribers and supporters of the channel. Gly

[@ke6gwf]

@@holyhellbatman6619 that's not a clean surface, the color seen on the babbitt looks like rust running down from the steel above.

[@001desertrat3]

Gly -- @ 4:14 - Look closely at the flanges on those Babbit bearings , they have the bevels on the flanges , those are the original bearings from when that engine was manufactured . -- Back in 1984 when I worked for American Borate at the Billie Mine in Death Valley, CA , i helped re-Babbit the bearings on our upper Sheave Wheel on the top deck of our steel Headframe , 160 feet above the Collar . Hardest part was jacking up the Sheave Wheel and it's cross-shaft while keeping it in perfect alignment . Then it was just a matter of moulding the Clay around the Bearing Block to retain the molten Babbit without leaking , and then pouring the molten Babbit . < Doc , Retired , Miner for over 50 years . > .

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Thanks Doc! I’m going to have to do some more research on this but is Babbitt a form of brass? This was a great find, I looked over every inch of these machines trying to find a name or manufactured date in the casting numbers but couldn’t find anything. Any guess as to how old these machines were?

[@oldschoolmoto]

always love your comments doc your very informative and i see your commets on all the good mine explores channels tc man

[@vernonslone8627]

@@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces Babbitt is like lead...You heat and pour it in molds them scrape it to fit the shaft,,,

[@001desertrat3]

@@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces -- Gly - Babbit is an Alloy consisting primarily of Tin , but with varying amounts of Lead , Copper , Antimony , and Arsenic , depending upon the usage . Since that Engine didn't run on Steam , i'd have to guess that it was probably an early Diesel Engine of the Late 1920's to 1930's . -- < Doc > .

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

001DesertRat “Gly”: Thanks Doc!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I have never heard of Copper bushing I would guess it was brass. I think it was much older than 1929 my guess would be in the 1800s really cool compressor I have never seen one like that!

[@williamwintemberg]

I agree Frank. That compressor is a treasure. Not an IR design by a long shot. Really different!

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Hey Frank! Hope your doing well up there! With no toilet paper to be found anywhere down here in the states this pandemic is going to go down in history as “The Great Skid Mark of 2020”. Lol. I looked over every inch of that machinery trying to find a name or a date but all I could find were casting numbers. Sometimes the last two or four casting numbers will indicate a manufacturer date but not this time. Wish you could have been with me on this one, the bottom of that shaft was dry and would have been perfect for ya. Take care!

[@timothybarham6374]

I agree that's what the railroads used also.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

@@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces Try coffee filters they will work in a pinch. I am really missing the cheap American beer!

[@billspencerjr8636]

Yeah I was Gunna say its Definatly brass wich actually goes for more than copper at the scrap yards

[@HollywoodGraham]

Your knowledge and explorations are appreciated. Interesting less explored area.

[@craiga9492]

You need a slusher attachment for the schnozzolator so you can open those incline shafts lol

[@jacklisiecki2389]

Gly, thanks for the geology lessons as well as gold and silver ore specific information and appearance. Damn! Some really hairy ladders for that first incline. Old Bob sure handles those rocky washes. Thanks for the adventure.

[@burninpwder76]

most of the bearings on the old steam engines were babbit or bronze the babbit bearings could be repoured when worn out Your videos are something i look forward to every weekend. Old equipment is my thing.

[@crchuckh6852]

i think your right babbit most likely

[@greenspiraldragon]

This could be mountain lion scat. Let's keep going.

[@eddie2dean]

Hi Gly, I love this channel. I wish you would comment about the cyan or turquoise deposits in the veins near the cholla needles. @10:14 ive seen similar colors in a few of your vids and those cyan colors always standout as quite beautiful and worthy of explanation from an expert mine explorer. I know they are worthless but the color pops out against browns, yellows and greys. Btw the cactus is pronounced ChoY-uh not chol-luh. Take it from an Arizona native, my elementary school was called cholla and we were corrected early and often when we mispronounced it with the hard L's.

[@tangledshoelace4726]

So look forward to seeing what you are up to!! That was a batty mine!! So awesome that you just let them be!! Thanks for taking us with!! Gets this old grandma out of the house!! Be safe and stay well!!😊💙💚🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@UncleBildo]

Some very cool old work there! Some of the more solid stuff you've wandered in for a while! Looks like was a helluva good trip for the day anyhow, getting there is half the fun! Hope your current badgerin' is going well!

[@TVRExploring]

You've got to love remote mines. Often hard to get to, but often worth it... Nice job getting after it by going down that sketchy ladder and that plugged shaft at the end.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

TVR Exploring “Gly”: Yes sir, whether above ground or below in this hobby your often rewarded if you push it a little further. That feeling you get when you round the bend or discover a new drift and find something hidden sure is fun. As a matter of fact... it’s so much fun it almost makes a guy want to strap a camera to his body so he can share it with the world! Oh wait!! Lol. Thanks Justin.

[@johnmerrett5186]

The flywheel bushes ( or journals) would have been brass I believe. Copper would be too soft..

[@mechanicman8687]

Great episode Gly!! Always a fascinating adventure. Your knowledge of the geology makes it very interesting. Them old time minors were some tough old birds. That’s for sure Thanks again from 93561

[@66hobgoblin81]

More likely to be a phosphor/bronze bushing as copper is too soft unless mixed with tin into a white metal bushing.

[@rickhill88]

BABBIT

[@timothybarham6374]

Those or brass.

[@DaveJohnsonad5nm]

I was thinking along those lines myself but then I know little of that equipment. The weight of the fly and crank made me question copper even though copper dissipates heat very well it would seem a bit much to ask it to be durable in this application.

[@BrodieTheDog101]

rick hill You are the only one who is correct here. They are not even bushings they are bearings and The bearings are made of Babbitt. Google it if you would like to know more.

[@66hobgoblin81]

xxBrodieTheDogxx . Technically, they are bearing half shells as they are in two sections as opposed too a bush being a continuous one piece item. I think originally they were called half shell bushes, to avoid confusion with ball & other types of bearings & one piece bushes. Manganese, certain types of sulfides and arsenic were also added in small amounts depending on the application. The arsenic gave the bronze or brass metals a hardened face that allowed it to be polished to a much smoother finish. Chris Younts refers to the copper based, "white metal" half shells for auto applications which are for use on mirror finished, fine tolerance, hard steel crank journals etc.

[@hike2]

You sure find some beautiful remote areas to explore! I appreciate the views of the area you are in and what the roads are like. Old Bob is tough!

[@dcdude81]

You sir have nerves of steel, the way that ladder looked freaked me out! I also would have wondered what I was waking up making all that noise!!!! Keep doing what you’re doing my man, because I could never!! 🤣🤣

[@williamwintemberg]

Great explanations of the mineralization in the rocks. On the engine main bearings. The liners you are referring to are usually bronze. Here's something more. There are usually laminated shims at the joint between the missing cap and the bottom half of the bearing. These shims were there so as the bronze wore excess clearance could be removed by peeling off the required amount of shim to tighten the clearance.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: I would have to agree with you. Now that I think back on closely examining those bearings I’m pretty sure they were made of bronze. Thanks for the great comment!

[@williamwintemberg]

@@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces Thanks! I have worked on a lot old machinery in years gone by. I must say I never saw a compressor quite like this. A rare piece indeed!

[@jimpaxton1950]

I love your show, it is very interesting.Thanks so much.

[@scottleidenberger4007]

Just sat down with a cup of coffee and saw your new video, awesome ! I was going to comment on all the dust and to be careful with that. Then you came up the ladder with a respirator, good planning .

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: It got bad down in there. And, the battery on my helmet cam died so I lost the shot of the broken ladders deeper down.

[@jeremiahacree3619]

great location that old machinery is awesome

[@loyalkuhn5778]

There is some nice looking copper ore there at the first mine. Yes, looks like Huge Kitty poop !! The third mine are has a nice decline shaft complete with rattlesnake skin. What we have here is variety. Thanks for a really fun adventure !!!

[@wadesplacejones4577]

Thanks Gly for this great video I really enjoyed it. I really like seeing the different type of machines and equipment they left behind, again thanks for making it.

[@rockoneer]

Thanks again for sharing life with enthusiasm and passion for the mine's

[@grimsmith1]

Just ordered a tee-shirt, so I'll be advertising you here in the UK!

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Thank you very much! I really appreciate it.👍👍

[@Steve_Wardley_G6JEF]

I'm also in the UK and will order too.

[@timetogodoug]

Thank you Gly, stay safe and have a great week! 👍

[@dominusetdeus060644]

I can't stop watching your videos...

[@Bradzuzu]

I just cracked up at the tennis balls on old Bob lol !!! I can't believe you tried those ladders in the first mine crazy man .. I really enjoy the in depth time and explanations you give on everything, I'm a gear head so anything mechanical is cool to me ...

[@sulray]

Thanks for sharing loved it..

[@frankgaletzka8477]

That was a great adventure Thanks for sharing Yours Frank

[@painedinks]

Bless good old Bob on this one, he was gettin after it today! Go Bob! Go!

[@pete2347]

You’ll definitely have to return to that area with climbing gear. Thanks for sharing Gly!

[@cheycasters]

Man that Old Steel Pully wheels would make some cool fixtures / furniture stuffs!

[@freezeinak]

A little heavy perhaps.

[@raydunakin]

Wow, that's a lot of bats!!

[@grimsmith1]

Another excellent explore! I was worried about your Jeep sump when you drove over some of those rocky tracks!

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Oh, I bump Old Bobs butt all the time and he has plenty of battle wounds down there. Someday I will lift him a little so that that’s not a problem anymore.

[@bobrenner7213]

@@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces I would suggest going onto ebay.com and doing a search on - jeep engine skid plate - There are a variety of new and used skid plates for engine and transmission at relatively reasonable prices. I don't know the vintage of Old Bob or I could have possibly located a 'real deal' for you.

[@lotharschiese8559]

@@bobrenner7213 I was going ask if he had skid plates, if he don't he be asking big trouble, its a long walk home let alone back to civilisation.

[@mikemessner7568]

You are right about the bushings

[@1976ceaust]

Nice finds. Some clarification on your information, everything with flywheels is not a steam engine. A lot, Id say the majority of the engine remains you mine explorers find are gasoline engines, not steam. The engine powering the compressor is a Gasoline powered engine. More specifically built by Fairbanks-Morse a type "N", I'd guess by the size of the flywheels and crankcase 50 or 60 horsepower. The large tank is for cooling water for the engine aka the radiator. The bearings in these Fairbanks-Morse engines are depending on year are made from all bronze, or bronze shells with a thin babbitt bearing surface. Keep up the good work on the videos, I enjoy them, am always looking for old iron you guys find out in the wild. Thanks.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Thanks for the great comment! The comments section has been excellent today and I’m starting to believe that you are very correct. This engine wasn’t steam powered, it was fueled and that would explain the lack of a boiler. The most fun I have on this channel is using the clues to figure out how the miners did what they did.

[@1976ceaust]

@chris younts it is not a steam engine in this video.

[@ke6gwf]

@@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnetc3prZsaIaJI A similar engine from another mine, this one used as the main hoist. (the second half is the engine running) I suspect that someone was trying to take the engine to either use parts at another mine, or to restore a another engine like this one, but they were only able to get the cylinder and piston and accessories, but the flywheel and base were too heavy to move.

[@lotharschiese8559]

@@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces Like geology, you have to engage the Sherlock Holmes part of your mind, what I refer to is "your Mind's Eye"!

[@lotharschiese8559]

@@ke6gwf Gly, Pass the above link and the one I got here to Frank, to help him understand the functional basics of the Hit & Miss engines he has. If they are complete, should not be that hard to getting them to chug away. Tell him to KZbin the models he's got and you'll can see them running. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4rcgI16ap6Zo68

[@richarderwood7319]

Great video. Since I can’t hike anymore you allow me to enjoy the desert. Thanks

[@ronniecardy]

Sure glad to can point out what the miners were digging for. Anouther good mine explore

[@mikeallen9909]

Love your passion and your knowledge of mines!!!

[@Sigma-n5m8d]

I have been enjoying your videos from up here in Ontario, Canada. I have enjoyed doing some abandoned mine exploration here and doing a mining history of my area. Keep up the good work!

[@ibanezleftyclub]

I don’t even think Frank would have dared those mad sketchy ladders.

[@kurtbogle2973]

The more I watch your show the more dangerous the desert looks to me. A fellow could fall down a vertical shaft at any time. What a fun place to ride your dirt bike. Ooops, Ohoooooo! nooooo!

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: It’s been known to happen but not very often.

[@scottmarshall4996]

I like what you're doing here, showing some of the terrain it takes to travel to these places.

[@aslerunarborgersen5175]

Another fine video from you, I appreciate your knowledge and how you speak about the geology and the things around the mine. Stay safe, and be careful in these Corona-times. Looking forward to your next video. Greetings from Norway. 73 Asle

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Thank you very much!

[@jimren5638]

Your voice is so perfect for narration. Those bushings were most likely bronze. Copper would be too soft. I worked in some plants with big water pumps and the bushings in those were bronze and pretty expensive. I see Ol' Bob grew a pair of balls! Nice! LOL! Those ladders were kinda semi-sketchy I guess! You almost made them work for ya though. Better safe than sorry. Good stuff. Man that was a lot of bats! Thanks for another great episode, Gly.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Yes, Old Bob has balls.... 🎾 tennis balls. Lol. My cameras battery died so I lost the footage down in there with the ladders. I wish I could have shown you that, it was REALLY sketchy.

[@jimgriffith6316]

Great shows really like what your doing

[@intothewildexplore]

About the copper bushing on the steam engine, I am pretty sure it is lying right there as you found it because the "top" part covering the bearing, it was attached to the cylinder and piston section, so it was taken away all along. I really enjoy your vids! Keep it up!

[@Tomcroese]

Nice minds, Thanks for the trip, ones again

[@kennysherrill6542]

Really cool information, I'm getting a great education here.👍👍👍👍👍

[@JayDubb3BCT]

Gly, thank you for the video for the lockdown! Be safe out there!

[@allstarbass7656]

Fantastic video ,,really enjoyed the way it’s put together with a great mix of facts and adventure ,,keep up the great work,,,

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Thank you!

[@UKAbandonedMineExplores]

Lovely to see the machinery in place. I know an underground location that still has huge generator and compressor. Only there because of the difficulty in accessing it. I do prefer the older, first person perspective videos, felt more of an adventure :) I wouldn't like to meet a cornered Mountain Lion in one of those. Luckily, the only thing that attacks in our mines are spiders lol

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: I understand, but as the channel grows I have to cater to a wider audience. Their will always be segments of First Person like near the end of this video but the days of 100% FP are gone. Well, unless I loose my camera person. Haha

[@UKAbandonedMineExplores]

@@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces Can you interact with the camera person, and let them talk, that would be fun, like when you and Frank follow each other, the talk and banter is fun :)

[@projectturbocoupe4897]

I think this one's a tie with Episode 12 as my favorites yet. Great stuff!

[@shaunlaverick5793]

Nice little exploration

[@andrew_trucker]

Wen I tuned in o saw the stick n you chopping @ that silver rock n I thought you were trying to get your rocks off😂

[@SueGirling68]

Hi Gly, I'm not even going to ask why Old Bob has two balls a hanging on his back end 😂😂. They were some tough little adits and incline to get into with not much going off of them so I'm guessing the miners either gave up or it just wasn't worth continuing. Thank you for taking us along on yet another awesome adventure. Stay safe and healthy in these mad times, much love. xx💜

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Well, one of my subscribers noticed that I always have a tennis ball on the end of my walking stick and they sent me some fan mail containing three more tennis balls. One of which to autograph and the other two to do with what I please. I just figured Old Bob needed a set of tennis balls too. Lol.

[@SueGirling68]

@@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces I should think the last thing he needs is an extra set after taking him over waterfalls etc I would say he has balls enough 😁😂 I guess it's always nice to have a visual though and they do look so cool dangling down there bless him. 😂🥎🥎 xx

[@hardy5288]

great stuff as always,

[@geoffcrummy1443]

Always a good explore man you rock with the best love your work 🇬🇧🇬🇧🛸🛸

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Thanks!

[@blancolirio]

Brilliant Channel...Subscribed!! Juan- Nevada City, Ca.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Thanks for subscribing! And welcome aboard!

[@blackdog.6398]

The ladder is upside down ,,”?wooo..!

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: No, that’s actually a dual purpose ladder. They made them that way so tools or ore could be skidded up on the rails of the ladder and used as a climbing ladder as well. It saved on lumber making it that way but yes, sometimes the rungs did kick out.

[@jossmaxwell00]

@4:30 here in the UK we call them phosphor bronze bushes

[@DiaryofaGrimReaper]

That clip with the jet is badass! You couldn't have timed that better.

[@kylesheridan5360]

Great video boss.

[@philipfieldhouse9229]

Great! If ever you retire Old Bob, please send him over to me in Shetland, Scotland!

[@johnizitchiforalongtime]

Bob the bull goes everywhere. Beautiful information on this mine Gly. Vug or vog quartz? Sounded like Vug, like bug. Taking Bob the bull to another site, he gets around. Kind of leaves you choked up.

[@dyannejohnson6184]

Thanks Gly

[@marc1kim]

Seeing Old Bob rock crawl was pretty cool... A Jeep in it's natural habitat 😁👍

[@AxionSmurf]

Your channel is awesome, dude.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Thanks!

[@shelleydawson2435]

GREAT effort ..!!.. was kinda thinking that u shoulda had your respirator on around those bats tho

[@DaveJohnsonad5nm]

You and Frank get into places I can no longer get and it's good to see. Rigged and blasted a number of tunnels in Afghanistan. My primary MOS was as a combat pilot but I was so thin back then I could hide be hind a blade of grass and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing those holes filled in. I know nothing of geology but there were very interesting rock in those holes. I have several Black Velvet bas full of industrial diamonds collected from black sand in Saudi. I know now that it's pretty much worthless but at the time I thought I was well on my way to wealth, 😆. I do good to walk these days so watching someone else do the work is a blessing so thanks for the entertainment and geology lessons.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Your very welcome and thank you for your service. One of my life’s regrets was not joining the Marines out of high school and getting into EOD. Instead, I chose a career in professional display fireworks and other things commercial that go boom.

[@DaveJohnsonad5nm]

@@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces the Marine Corps was an outstanding life for me. I quite enjoyed working with the EOD even though I never had a desire to join their ranks. You will not find anyone in any branch with less living brain cells but a great bunch to hang out with off duty.

[@alasdairmacdonald9121]

Superb,the open university of mining history.

[@stevetabor4447]

Sweet area getting there love the old machinery when you were shaking the ladder was thinking the words in the country song ( shake it loose an let it fall ) 😂😂 good Stuff gly love the videos as always be safe

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Thanks Steve!

[@gainsey95]

very interesting explore gly

[@tindoortailgator]

Gly, Babbit Bearings not Copper - Thanks, Stay Safe... God Bless - Love The Improvements to the Show.

[@doorgunnerone]

It seems like you are playing it safer these days. I've seen you go down some pretty sketchy shafts. I'm glad you do that. Good job Gly!!

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Yes, I’m throttling back a bit. Now is not a good time to get hurt due to the virus situation. The last place I want to visit right now is a hospital because of a broken bone or rattlesnake bite.

[@BobKernow]

Nice one Guy, as usual. Really like your style and the explanations of the equipment, techniques and geology. I agree with the earlier comments, the bearings would most likely have been phosphor bronze, unalloyed copper would be too soft and would wear out too quick.

[@jonathansteiner3251]

Hello Gly, just want to say how much I enjoy your adventures and look forward to them. Was just going to say watching you and old Bob navigate those rocky roads Bob could use a little bit of a lift kit. Not much but a two or three inch lift would certainly help. Just my thoughts. Take care.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Yep! That day is coming. I want 2 - 3” so I can run a 33” tire. That’ll be perfect 👌

[@cameronmccreary7697]

Those boards sure go down fast when they let loose!

[@barbararobinson7980]

Appreciated the footage and information in the introduction. The compressor was awesome, and the water tank was huge. Oh the colour in the rock as you were entering the mine was really beautiful. There were a lot of bats in that mine, I like that you make every effort to minimize disturbance to them. Thank you Gly for sharing the adventure. Take care and stay safe. 👍❤️

[@jasonchristian958]

Very cool and interesting 👍

[@rogeradam7391]

Great intro Gly😺🍻

[@clivekibbler4578]

yes unique channel ,,,, at last some one who actully knows about mining ,,,,

[@desertchild3550]

Ouch, Super cool. Old hit and miss engine(not steam)_ as some also already pointed out. Ladder is turned around,maybe to prevent people from going in there. From there also the strange angle it follow.

[@waltmcmahan4716]

That is some of the amazing scenery on that trail. I would love to wheel that one day , south west AZ ? P.S. love your show.

[@excellentpuma8500]

Yeah buddy! Great season starter episode. Old Bob is hung proper now. BTW, stickers for your new logo? I'd like to adorn my motorcycle helmet with one.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: If it wasn’t for you, Old Bob wouldn’t have balls. Lol. I’ll be working on stickers soon. 👍

[@oldschoolmoto]

nice one thumbs up

[@charlesowens9784]

Thanks

[@PapajosTraders]

Finally got a proper respirator.......good job.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: You should see the looks I get when I use it to walk into the Post Office. Lol

[@PapajosTraders]

@@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces prolly not a second glance in these days of "Covid 19" paranoia!

[@kasnitch]

also with the gantry you could use a winch and lower a camera down hole . some platforms can be remotely turned by wireless , and you would be able to have a look around in case its not worth exploring in person .

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: It will certainly open the door to allot of cool places either by remote camera or in person. I’m really looking forward to the channel growing to that level.

[@jackchivvis4188]

I am enjoying the quality of your production and editing. I grew up in Nevada exploring old mines in the early 1970's so this brings back lots of memories. Just one suggestion; quit sugar and sweets and cut back on carbs- you will lose 40 lbs I promise and make it much easier to crawl around in these mines.

[@tronaboron_99]

Looks like a nice bugout place!🇺🇸👍

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: I recorded this site many weeks ago. The site I’m at now is even more remote. Plenty of food, water, lizards and coyotes.

[@MPGunther1]

Some rugged locations this time around with fantastic artifacts

[@philipmason9001]

just started watching love the mines could you please describe the rock formations inside the mines more love to know what I am looking at. ty and p.s. you a little crazy but I love it lol.

[@floridareedsreviews]

I really liked the mines you explored with Frank, as you were more daring and went into places you wouldn't go alone. But I think I like the videos without him, because you take the time to actually explore the mine and show us what you're seeing and why the miners were there, rather than running through the mine, to see how much of it you can see.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Although incredibly fun... exploring mines with Frank was at times incredibly frustrating. Franks style of exploring mines is much to fast for my liking and that’s why hanging out with Mr M is much more my style.

[@floridareedsreviews]

@@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces I think I just figured out why I'm of the same mind as you. Frank's version of mine exploration reminds me of my late mother-in-law's version of sight-seeing: move as quickly as you can so you can get on to the next place, to see more, trying to be "efficient,. But, in my opinion, you're moving so fast you miss all the small details that really make a place worth investigating in the first place. Whereas you and Mr. M are more interested in the small details, the miners' lives, how they worked, why they did it, etc. That's what makes it fun for me.

[@lewissimpson9577]

Just getting there looks really cool. Any trail maps for the area?

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Yes, but I don’t reveal locations on this channel other than states in general.

[@Big_John_C]

Bronze or brass, copper would be too soft. Thanks for another great video Gly

[@raylowery9466]

Burro scat......................seen it b4, they probably (maybe only one) stand in the mine during the 110 degree days to cool off...........Smarter than most humans.............lol

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: No, I know what burro droppings look like because they are all over the place out here. But your correct, I’ve seen adits loaded with burro droppings near the portal.

[@phillipjansen1222]

Interesting places

[@alexb.1320]

What an awesome location, in general, even if it is just to do some rock crawling.