Exploring the Abandoned Peppermint Power Plant - 1950's Industry in Decay

In this episode, we first check out a vintage abandoned power plant with a beautiful color scheme. Then we head to an abandoned coal mine which had several ornate and impressive industrial buildings as well.
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[@kellyngrey4950]

Aside from space efficiency and drying the clothing it could be a safety method; raising one's clothing and placing a lock on it would signify that that person was in the mine - so if there were a tunnel collapse or emergency you would have a head count of who was down in the mine. And in order to get their clothes back to go home, they would have to remove their lock, signifying that they were not down in the mine. Some power plants and cement plants - or other plants that deal with machinery, electricity, tunnels etc. - use a similar method of using a lock to signify someone's presence or as a safety reminder.

[@cartoonvandal]

Beautiful locations. This is the best urbex channel on YT by a long, long way. Not just the locations, but the work you put in, and both you guy's personsalities.

[@GoTrespassing]

Emerald City agreed! I typically hate exploring videos but these guys are awesome ❤️

[@georgeswindoll9138]

I agree also!!!

[@NovioSites]

I totally agree!

[@jacobh8855]

YESSSSSS!!!!

[@matthewjames2100]

If I had to rate best urban explorer KZbin channel's I think The Proper People are definitely number 1! Broken Window Theory are so good as well!

[@enginesandoutdoors3238]

That green paint is known as “machine green”. It’s a paint lots of machines and stuff back and the day we’re painted. It was made to last.

[@bendocherty9429]

Army vehicles especially. Even today some countries use it as an under coat before they put what ever camo colour scheme they put on eg Urban, Desert ect

[@MartijnWismeijer]

Our workshop at the mechanical engineering school I've attended in the 80s had this same color. Now I know why. 😁 😂

[@bendocherty9429]

@@MartijnWismeijer yea because alot manufacturers would use one paint suits all and they thought the colour stuff affected mood so a nice calming green would prevent accidents 😂

[@agingmillennialmainer]

The air force called it "eye ease" green

[@companionsytalt6329]

@@bendocherty9429 This is the Grammar Police. "A lot" is two words!

[@sky.9252]

Don't know about everyone else but I Love Those retro colors..they really pop out and give it that vintage vibe. Not many places like that left today. Back then detail was much more important it seems.

[@lindabingham394]

did you notice the tile floor

[@Human-lp2oi]

It’s all about minimalism today

[@catelynnnewman1043]

When abandoned structures are left untouched they end up being so amazing many years later

[@edwardbyard6540]

Great video! At 3:20 roughly, there was a voltage meter reading something, so there's still probably an incoming supply to the plant. Also those paper rolls in the cupboard were generation metering rolls; they get put in a machine that records MW output every minute or so. Even some modern power plants still do this, believe it or not. Some top quality Siemens kit there - German engineering at its very best.

[@dosvidanyagaming4123]

That mint green is the same as in soviet aircraft cockpits, said to reduce eye fatigue and tiredness.

[@vaultsoferowid]

In factories they paint the walls blue. Same effect as you described.

[@faizanjoyia]

Yea it’s better then looking at grey concrete all day which is depressing

[@EphemeralProductions]

The baskets are so interesting. Never would have thought about doing that

[@jeffharper6259]

I worked at a Canadian, open-pit iron ore mine in the 1970s and we used a similar setup to store our work clothes and safety equipment so that they wouldn't soil our lockers where we kept our street clothes.

[@marshallpyatt5425]

I agree. Nice job putting the camera in the basket .... amazing shot.

[@scottsutcliffe5001]

They are very cool but in a messed up way they reminded me of an old horror movie called "Hellraiser".

[@NotMe35971]

I wonder how many unruly kids did they hung on these hooks for a work day

[@EphemeralProductions]

Nemo D123: lmao

[@Porphyrios1]

4:45 that's a deaerator tank, it preheats the boiler feedwater to remove any air left in the condensate before it goes through an economizer heating more before entering the boiler, turning to steam, and turning the turbine. Above that will be a smaller similar surge tank. The ones I operate are about 10 years older than this, was interesting. Thanks!

[@TheProperPeople]

Thanks for the info!

[@that_pond_boy9017]

Yeah I work at a 1950's era power plant and this one is tiny compared to what we have. So interesting to see one this small, I thought our 175 MW unit was tiny. This is a tinker toy.

[@gregorymalchuk272]

@@TheProperPeople Kraft paper mills typically burn the black liquor form the dissolved lignin in Kraft recovery boilers to recover the chemicals. Paper mills are usually net exporters of electricity to the grid.

[@gregorymalchuk272]

@@that_pond_boy9017 Where do you work where they are still using 1950s equipment? Is it just the turbine, or the boiler too? 175 megawatts sounds like a full sized electrical utility plant.

[@that_pond_boy9017]

@@gregorymalchuk272 I work at a plant in Texas.

[@4thechivostreamsarchive586]

8:04 literal best "chair just chillin'" moment to date. He should have listened to Mr. Krabs, now he's gonna wind up in a can of tuna.

[@lovepeppers]

How did you message 4 days ago

[@mxslick50]

@@lovepeppers Pateron patrons get early access, and the video goes public some days later.

[@jeffeffery8181]

r u feelin' it mr.krabz?

[@matthewvincent8971]

The green paint probably survived because it's full of lead and copper oxide.

[@TheMickalin]

The control room looks like the Portal 2 load screen, just waiting to hear GLaDOS's creepy voice welcoming you two to the new testing protocols.

[@Rundumsfliegen]

Shiiiit dude... You're right 😱

[@sealdogg8325]

Siemens still making quality electrical products today !

[@skulledmonte84]

14:41 that's and V4 4 cylinder air compressor,the heads were removed and what you touched was the Piston

[@JoeHeiserA]

I was gonna say the same, there are none of the supporting components that would suggest it's an engine. Definitely a large air compressor.

[@bmstylee]

One hell of a v4. Cylinders are bigger than a big block Chevy.

[@MarkLynskey]

Yeah Looks like a Purge air compressor very common in Power plants

[@dogofwar6769]

@skulledmonte84 You know, I wonder. Could that be some sort of big sterling engine?

[@Tyrienda]

I would say it's big 2-cylinder compressor, the in and outlet valves are missing (the big holes in the head) and also missing is the motor running the compressor.

[@watchjaredwork1487]

This is a steam turbine power plant. The large part of the green generator Is the turbine, the giant steel structure with stairs you walked up is the boiler. The platform you stood on in front of the Steinmuller plaque would have been to service one of the multiple burners. Cool video.

[@Krampus5150]

yeah they need to do a little research before running their gums about shit they dont know...otherwise good footage...

[@gavinhensberg6395]

The large green item is the generator with the small motor on the end being the exciter. The rusty square box with "Siemens" on it is the actual single stage turbine. In between the turbine & the generator is a reduction gearbox to reduce the turbine 12000 rpm to the generator 1500 rpm.

[@lchenderson423]

Your knowledge is so sexy 🤤

[@Titanic19127]

I thought it was a candy factory?? That made peppermint

[@fashintoxin5148]

@@Krampus5150 wow so aggressive

[@Maddog4x4]

The hanging baskets are for the miners to hang there wet boots and clothes on.. Heat rises and dries everything faster. You see them in just about ever mine locker room. I’m here in PA and see them when I’m out exploring all the time.

[@jeffgaboury3157]

I've become so addicted to your channel. The clear and present reverence and respect that you have for these historically significant locations is manifest. It's clear how seriously you take your craft, not just in the effort you expend in exploring, but also in the editing and the production of your videos. The art of what you create is compelling, with the choice of music and the creative use of angles, light and shadow. I am very impressed!

[@heatherabusneineh6281]

Our city (Portland Oregon) took an old factory and made it into a science museum OMSI. If you go to the website, be sure to notice the Turbine Room.

[@dariansprenkels2303]

That tank at 4:44 is a deaerator that is used for removing o2 that is dissolved in the boiler feedwater. And the chemicals at 4:01 would be chemicals for checking the boiler water chemistry like hardness, alkalinity, sulfite etc.

[@therealtwo2dee]

Have to say huge thanks to you guys because I can't do stuff like this but because you can others get to experience it as well

[@NeQoUX]

The kaue (baskets as you call them) was also a safety function. As soon as a team came back, and somebody's clothes left hanging, they instantly knew someone was left behind in the mine.

[@OsmosisHD]

Stunning locations! It's like a time capsule. No vandalism, almost no graffiti. (*except the second location, a bit more trashed)

[@GoTrespassing]

I can’t believe you actually put your camera on that basket! I would never trust that thing with mine! Great video as always guys, you’re a huge inspiration for my channel ❤️

[@LakeNipissing]

Dang, what if the chain seized, and it didn't come back down!!

[@GoTrespassing]

Lake Nipissing I’d be heading there with a long stick ASAP for a free camera

[@kimmer6]

Some kind of fuel tank...nope, the de aerator tank. It looks like a geared condensing steam turbine generator probably 3 Megawatts or so. I overhauled a lot of these small units in the 1980's when old units were repurposed and installed in cogen plants. Many were in lumbermills that were refitted with wood chip burning steam boilers that used wood waste to generate electricity. It was an interesting job that paid very well.

[@memadmax69]

The humming noise appears to be part of a system to dehumidify and preserve the equipment and prevent rust internally. @4:49 thats a water tank. Most likely a early version of a dearating feed tank(DFT).

[@thehazelfairy8781]

Would be so cool and would love to see you both have a “Proper People” series on Netflix :)

[@SmallMartingale]

Even heavy industry has style in Europe! This nostalgia is often sad but always beautiful. Great video guys

[@experiment35]

I wish there were more urbex channels that put out really quality, thoughtful videos like you guys do. There's something meditative about the filming style that I just can't get enough of

[@applefanXXX]

I hope Seimens comes back to this plant and rescue some of that old equipment. It's beautiful

[@ArtisticallyEligible]

it's a shame to see such things go to waste in time

[@xaviermortez503]

They should make a museum of it

[@EUlordRofl]

@@xaviermortez503 We do it here in germany quite often! Once i saw Placebo live in Zeche Zollverein. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4HYf31so8SCbrM

[@EUlordRofl]

Here some industial museums: www.lwl.org/industriemuseum/

[@jaybee2344]

Why? To them its just many of electric motors sold thru the decades. I am sure someone has a preserved model in a museum.

[@debbiekerr3989]

Gentlemen I found a German video of the peppermint power plant from last year, and it's as beautiful as when you visited. I wasn't able to get an English translation of the audio, but I was so glad that the plant has not been vandalized.

[@prime63829]

First plant looks like a museum, very cool places. Another great job Bryan and Michael.

[@TomGorman59]

4:48 that is a DA tank or a deaerator it is used to remove oxygen which is suspended in the feed water, it also heats and stores the water. It is high up to give head pressure to the feedwater pumps.

[@vburke1]

Also, nice to see the headframes still standing at the mine.

[@superbowlofselfabuse]

I saw those buckets and immediately thought of the movie My Bloody Valentine. These videos...so easy to lose hours, days sitting and watching them.

[@brngsh5549]

I love your passion for the preservation of these kinds of buildings. Fully agree of course (how else, with this beautiful footage?).

[@bizandtate]

production value of these is off the charts. i've been watching a bunch in the last month or so and every location you guys explore is truly gorgeous, combined with the top notch cinematography you guys provide to go with the commentary and facts about the location. i love it

[@Fireship1]

Tate they could easily have a discovery channel show. I’d watch it, I’m sure many others would as well.

[@bizandtate]

Fireship1 oh for sure

[@vburke1]

Small steam turbine generator, I spent time in a garbage burning power plant with a nearly identical appearing turbine. The boilers are relatively small but 2 for 1 generator is pretty standard. The power is probably still on because the plant was set up (maybe after the factory closed) to connect to the main grid (the generator would have to sync voltage and frequency to join the grid).

[@jf6466work]

Chances are the boilers supplied steam to the paper mill since steam is used for the paper making process. Power generation was probably just for offset I utility costs hence the only one generator.

[@gregorymalchuk272]

@@jf6466work Kraft paper mills typically burn the black liquor form the dissolved lignin in Kraft recovery boilers. Paper mills are usually net exporters of electricity.

[@jf6466work]

The Kraft mill I work at doesn't export power as it has too high of an energy demand. As well this German plant is too old to be a Kraft process. It is most likely a CTMP process which is also a power heavy consumer.

[@gregorymalchuk272]

@@jf6466work I don't know about that. The Kraft process is pretty old. Older than the 1950s/1960s apparent age of the power plant.

[@alanblasczyk1779]

Incredible old Siemens unit ! Everything is in suprisingly good shape !

[@KathrynB621]

I love your beginning and ending comments. Your research and filming are incredible. Keep it up, don't ever stop.

[@themichaelvortex4784]

Spectacular! Loved both of those locations. I agree with Michael. Best control room ever! A perfect balance between being in good repair and total deca... it’s beautiful. Great video! Thank you!👍🏼😎

[@Ganiscol]

These two plants are awesome! The latter has this industrial cathedral vibe to it and the lighting that day was mint - lovin' it! And the other thing that sets The Proper People apart from the rest of YT Urbex: The live narration. Its just pleasant to listen to.

[@peterudbjorg]

I truly enjoy your respectful treatment of these old buildings. You come in, document, and leave. :)

[@mczenk5095]

You guys are by leaps and bounds the best Urbex channel on KZbin. Y’all inspired me to do my own exploration.

[@michigandon]

That is not "some kinda fuel tank" @ 4:48. That's a dearating feed tank for boiler feedwater.

[@ChaCherryBomb1313]

I really appreciate the work you guys put into your videos. Wonderful

[@andydreadsbmx]

I used to work in a metal drop forge plant and we had buckets there for our stuff. Cool to see them in this video and bring back the memories.

[@curtchase3730]

Your productions remind me of "Life After People" series. Cool.

[@Norweeg]

I love your channel! Thanks for sharing these amazing locations.

[@2.7petabytes]

You guys truly have the best exploration videos! Your editing, colors and backing music definitely set the right mood

[@shanedelawder5383]

An absolutely beautiful location. I love the way you worded the ending.

[@margaretweir6983]

Absolutely beautiful that control room was amazing you guys really are the best urbexs on youtube thanks Bryan and Michael

[@Fireship1]

Awesome guys. Love the power plant and control room explores!

[@accesser]

Great work guys I like how respectful you are for the sites, I also like the subtle use of music the silent bits where the only sound is you walking are really good

[@edwardsofin3593]

You two guys do a great job, thanks for sharing.

[@anthony10370]

I build switchgear for generators (the taller control panels you see in the back). Its cool to see the older ones and how they used to do it. Its nice to see ones where people haven't stolen all the gauges and wiring.

[@Nate-ev6sg]

Wow, that's a amazing paint scheme. Nice video guys. I like how you people keep things the way they are and don't vandalize or destroy things. Awesome video, keep up the good work

[@sarahallman1374]

Wow, your guy's photography skills and the locations you get into to take these awesome pictures, they will never cease to amaze me! Great job on another FANTASTIC video guys.

[@juniorthompson6085]

You two do us a great service by the way you put yourself into the investigation of these old magnificent relics in our not to far past Thank you

[@dianjacobs8180]

I just love the powerplant videos! I only watch this channel for abandoned videos

[@joecauthon2988]

Watching these videos always gives me chills...

[@kristophertrammell7910]

Thanks guys for making these quality videos. I really enjoy them.

[@shanemize3775]

Absolutely incredible and beautiful locations! I join you in hoping that such amazing historical sites will yet be preserved. Thank you both so much for sharing your adventures with us. I absolutely love your channel. Please keep the outstanding videos coming and God bless y'all, my friends!

[@sgriffin9960]

No joking, this is the best abandoned industrial video I've ever seen. Am I weird that it's beauty brings tears to my eyes? Kuddos! 💜

[@chuckstarry4018]

Hi Bryan and Michael!... I have been watching "abandoned" videos on KZbin for well over ten years now. I guess they spark my imagination as to the history involved in each house, building, or factory. To me, what Simon and Garfunkel, and Hall and Oates are to "duet" music, the two of you are to videos of the abandoned. Your filming and narration are excellent, on top of the fact that the two of you are just fun to watch, as you bonce off each other. Thanks for covering the world, and bringing enjoyment right into my living room... Chuck

[@shyleshsrinivasan5092]

Very grateful for these videos !

[@hamish2202]

i really love the way you present this and your passion like saying the craftsman ship that went into stuff back in the day

[@jkausg]

Went there this year also...great to see it from your view

[@deborahboomer9598]

Amazing, just exquisite! Thanks guys, another highly enjoyable video, and one of my favourites!

[@androidpriest]

its been a long rough day, and this was a breath of peaceful quiet and contemplation. the music choices for this vid were on point as well, lowkey wondering who did the track you closed the vid with. excellent vid gentlemen, always grateful for your hard work to showcase these abandoned locations with such an artistic eye

[@breakinn403]

Something few people will ever see. Thank you for documenting and sharing. Enjoy all your videos. First time to be the first to to comment and give a thumbs up.

[@user-lg7cb6sr5z]

how is 5 days ago comment this was uploaded 40 mins ago

[@Olga-gs5lc]

Mr. Taco premium release for patreon

[@littlepastelkitten]

no, hes a time traveler

[@trishalane83]

As always, absolutely beautiful presentation guys!! You both have such a talent for cinematography and appreciation of the beauty of the old architectural designs. Great video!!!

[@R2gbs]

This is probably of one the best videos you guys have made! Very nice place.

[@EllicottCity1]

13:24 ~ you guys always capture the most beautiful shots

[@tantroe-biff696]

This explore was deep! Good job guys wow

[@MrRailfanning]

The intro music gets me everytime. Awesome work guys!

[@stephencleaves]

Great video guys, you've definitely got the edge over other urbex explorers, with your professional outlook and filming/editing skills. Keep up the excellent exploring and adventures, much appreciated! As always, take care xx.

[@ameliarhodes5000]

Always look forward to a new release. Some of the places I'm really surprised you haven't come out worse for wear. But other places I can only wish I could tag along. Thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@TheUniqueHistoryChannel777]

Man the colors in these places is something else.

[@KahlestEnoch]

Beautiful locations awesome images thanks for bringing us along for the tour.

[@miguelitomarques8]

I never get tired from that intro music. Badass as fuck.

[@markecker135]

Great channel, you guys put a lot of work into these videos. The best urban explorer channel out there. Keep up the great work!

[@SpicySpaceCat00]

These exploration videos put me in a good mood.

[@charlesholmes1598]

I LOVE spiral staircases that was a beautiful old rusty one absolutely stunning

[@IKS-Exploration]

you guys are just amazing !!!

[@GregRobsonUK]

7:40 I'm guessing that putting clothes in lockers wouldn't be useful for letting them dry. You might work an 8 hour shift and be back 16 hours later for your next. By hanging the clothes in a well ventilated space they could be dried quickly. 12:40 Interesting fact: when electricity was a new invention, companies actually employed "electricity officers"to manage its introduction as it was so novel. I imagine that when the mine was constructed it was cheaper to run their own power plant on site (I'm guessing the location is remote). I imagine that today a mine would opt for a grid connection and use diesel generators as backup for air/water pumps. Glorious buildings. I love those nameplates at 4:39 - machines back then were never *in* a building, they were *part of* the building. 🙂 Discovered this channel the other week and I absolutely love it!

[@puyodead1]

All of these abandoned areas would make amazing game locations. I discovered your channel and I love all the videos!

[@lizinwisconsin6728]

Wonderful. Thanks!

[@MartijnWismeijer]

What idiot would ever downvote a beautifully made video like this?

[@GV1920]

Always a good day when the Proper People post

[@csch92]

I am super tired, slept 4 hours last night but nope i have to watch this now 🙂

[@lizhill8423]

like of course! The second I get a notification I count the minutes until I can watch...

[@eliterry3785]

Your vids are quite entertaining. I appreciate your adventurous spirit and am thankful you post these. BTW @ 14:50 I think that’s an air compressor. Your T-shirt was a great birthday gift for my nephew.

[@TheExplorerReturns]

Another amazing video Guys. Keep up the amazing work ❤️

[@cathyimain4944]

Awesome as always

[@fizixx]

Definitely visually appealing places.

[@The93Momo93]

That locker room is very creative and unique, never saw anything like it before.

[@TrentonBennett]

Nice to see the power plant preserved that way. Those were good locations you guys shot.

[@jennyadventure2]

This is a great exploration! Absolutely fantastic you guys I love the history on these and what kind of people who worked there were like

[@JoeB3477]

You guys can literally do this forever and never run out of locations. What a cool career.

[@lindabingham394]

thats wht they think

[@Cyba_IT]

Wow, wonderful video as always. The detail and care that went into these industrial buildings amazes me. It's like they built them expecting the King to have a tour and be impressed when in reality it was only the workers. Ornate tiles, windows and plasterwork. Maybe they thought that if they took pride in the building the workers would as well. And they probably did.

[@adamlreid]

I was just thinking it’s been a while since a new video. Thanks for the upload!

[@jackkollhoff9519]

They upload every other Friday.