Underground Explore Of Historic Desert Gold Mine, Aerial Tram, Ore Car, Artifacts and Mountain Hike🔦

For this underground mine explore we start by driving the Jeep as far as we could up a narrow and remote canyon in the mountains of Death Valley. After reaching an impasse we hiked the rest of the way up the canyon until we came to the historic abandoned mine site. Once there we found a very large ore bin and the associated lower tram terminal of an aerial tram. After exploring the ore bin and the mechanical equipment of the tram, we found the steep trail that leads high up the mountain to the mine and to the upper tram terminal. We first explored the underground mine drifts and found some interesting artifacts and workings. We then headed over to the trestle that leads to the tram terminal. The upper tram terminal is very interesting and the equipment to move the tram buckets up and down is all still there. We hope you enjoy the explore of this beautiful area and the historic mine and mining equipment.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks to Ken at Mine Adventures channel for suggesting this location to us.

[@RickNelsonMn]

A great suggestion 👍🏻

[@glennwall552]

You have to wonder how the.hell they decided to clim up mountains then cart all the gear up there.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@@glennwall552 yes, it does make you wonder. The answer is usually the dream of getting rich. Thanks for watching, Glenn!👌

[@benhubert7853]

@Rick Nelson on Mon to get it on top 🔝🎩🎩🎩🎩

[@tommcelroy6975]

How do I contact you?

[@anned8634]

The side dump car at the bottom is not part of the truck up in the mine, as its a swivel dump truck. i worked that mine back in the early 1990s and i am the one that hauled the gas engine and elevator winch up to the top of the tram. We gave up using the too and fro tram and used the elevator winch to haul one of the tram buckets up and down the tram cable. The name of the mine is the Gold Spur mine, and you missed one tunnel about 75 feet above the canyon floor. i worked the mine on top for about 3 months before i climbed up the small canyon from the main canyon and found a tunnel that was started to run under the ore body and followed a 4 foot wide clay seam. a flash flood had removed the dump because it was mostly fine clay. Up in the main mine, i drilled one hole into the stope and hit a pocket of pure iron pyrite that rained glitter like pyrite down on me. In the early 1990s there was a nice road to the camp at the bottom of the tram and i drove a car to the camp with no problem.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for adding all that information, I really appreciate it. I didn't think that side dump car at the bottom would have had a swivel like that one inside the mine. I saw what looked like the box from the truck that is in the mine way down below in the canyon below. Someone must have sent it off the edge. The tram operates as I suspected, just the one bucket up and back. How did you manage to get the engine and tranny up there? If I ever get back there I'll look for the lower working. Thanks again for the comment!👍👍

[@dinofalabrino8522]

That explains why they saw a ball valve. We didn't have them in hardware stores before the '90's.

[@georgehathcoat4011]

Done that when I was young. ! Wish I could go back to the one in Nevada. Lots of gold still there. But never found it again. 1967.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Too bad you can't find the lost gold in Nevada. Thanks for commenting, GGeorge! 👍👍

[@kevinholland4156]

Gold mine with all that oxidized iron rock. Gold rides an iron horse. Great video; thank you.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for your input, Kevin. I think that's correct!👍👍

[@RobbyTripp]

The feats these folks accomplished so long ago and with so little. Its beyond amazing, fascinating, and intriguing.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

It really is, and we are amazed every time we visit the old mines. Just getting to some of these places is a feat in itself. Thanks for the comment, Rob!👍😁

[@RobbyTripp]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring I love the quality your guys’ videos, very professional like a documentary almost. Your attention to detail is superb and you really document the entire mine. Any chance you’d be willing to share how you come across such great finds? I’ve found some using google maps just scrolling and a site called ExpertGPS. Haven’t been nearly as lucky(or skilled) as you. Thank you for replying to me!!!!

[@gymshoe8862]

That Julie goes up the mountain like a mtn goat!. Sometimes you must take it easy on the woman on a hike but Julie presses on no problem! She is brave walking on that trestle! Tom may be the boss but Julie is the star!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, she is a good hiker and also very brave. She is also good at navigating and mine exploring. I just try to keep up with the star⭐️Lol. Thanks for the comment, Jim(gym)! 👍👍😁

[@Askjeffwilliams]

them " Old Timers " were tough as nails .... beautiful arial gravity tram ....wow the Bull wheel alone would be hard to get up there with Teamsters ....pretty beefy gauge track ...that track gauge is just like the one we use in the drift mine ..definitely oxidizing sulfides in hat limonite ...imagine the work it took to make the trestle ....Atlas has been around for a while ...gas that thing up and fire it up....another fun explore ...love them old mines with everything still there ....be safe out there

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

I should have brought up a gallon of gas and tried to fire that engine up. Thanks for the geology analysis. Nice to see most things still intact here. Appreciate the comment, Jeff!👍👍

[@davidmunro1469]

Thank you Tom and Julie. My first Datsun truck had that engine.❤❤😊😊

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, David. Those old Datsun trucks were pretty cool. Thanks for commenting!👍👍

[@andybilakshow260]

I am sooooo envious~! I used to mine underground gold for 5 + years back in the 80's

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

The mines are there waiting for you to visit. Thanks for commenting, Andy!👍

[@adventureswithducky4088]

So ......... that old YJ does a pretty good job! Great video!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Some people would be surprised what that old mostly stock YJ will do. I took the track bars and sway bar off and what a difference in traction that made. Thanks for commenting!👍👍

[@joewenzel5142]

Track gauge - cool. Learn something new everyday.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, a simple tool to easily align the tracks and keep them spaced properly. 👍👍

[@briannave7326]

Another great video, interesting when you found that engine.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you, Brian. I was surprised when I saw that engine. 👍👍

[@putteslaintxtbks5166]

I wouldn't want to be there if there was a down poor! Reminded me of when a friend and I gone on a hike in the Badlands of South Dakota, after about two miles, realized we were in a canyon or wash and the sides to steep to climb and if it rained, maybe miles away, we could be in big trouble and better turn around. I was glad to see it was a sunny day there. Merry Christmas.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, you do need to be careful when in a wash. They can flood rapidly. Thanks for the comment and Merry Christmas to you!👍👍🎅

[@henrycole8705]

My buddy and I used to explore Nevada on dirt bikes in the 2000s. I miss it all the abandoned buildings and mines. a heard of wild mustangs of 25 or so were running with us down a road. just on the other side of a range fence. Ill never forget it. Nevada is such a treasure.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Sounds like you had some good times in Nevada, Henry. Thanks for sharing!👍

[@henrycole8705]

on a different ride I had came over a hill somewhere north of 93 near caliente. out in the open lands. Another heard stood in front of me. all ages. Mustangs. small colts. they never ran off until the main horse noticed me. They can run clear across a valley in just minutes. What a sight. with i had the fore thought to record these events

[@joehoward9847]

Absolutely enjoyed this video! I mean wow!!!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, there is a bit of a wow factor for us, too. Glad that you enjoyed it, Joe. Thanks for the comment!👍👍

[@trudydavidson528]

Once again,...very cool stuff!!! That wheel on the tram was the biggest I have seen I think!!!l That flower in the beginning was beautiful, thanks for the share!!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

It's a weird time of year for a flower. That is some type of plant that produces a desert gourd. Those tram wheel are huge. Thanks for the comment!👍👍

[@General_Confusion]

Hi Tom and Julie. That engine and Transmission is an L series engine possibly an L1600 built from around 1967-1978 Most likely in the US from a Datsun 510 Sedan. If you figure Datsun car bodies didn't last very long in those days, your probably looking at that mine being in operation as late as the mid 70s to mid 80s.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, that time period sounds about right. Like many mines this one has probably been worked several times in different eras. I'm sure the original dates are at least in the 1930's or older. Thanks for the comment!👌👌

[@dougsmith417]

That engine looked like my old 1200cc from my datsun b110. Weird to see.

[@TheKrippler]

@Abandoned Mine Exploring with Tom and Julie I explore mines and would love to see this for myself where is this located? Thanks

[@gunny8978]

Hey been a while since we talked just finished watching the video, really cool, hadn't felt to good since the my surgery n I hope to God I never have to go through this again take care n be safe

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hope you feel better soon, Gunny. Thanks for watching the video! 🤕🙏👍

[@gunterwolfgangweighold1457]

Danke für das Hochladen und eure Muhe

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome and thanks for commenting, Gunter!👍👍

[@donlum9128]

Wild Wild West amazing the miners work of a century ago continues to last. Awesome old equipment.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

It really is amazing how well preserved much of the equipment is. Thanks for commenting, Don!👍👍

[@jdean1851]

FANTASTIC" EXPLORE.....WOW!!!! Add that to my "bucket list" Epic Shear Zone! Cheers from 8f central Idaho! Thanx4Postin' jd

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, JD. Hope you're staying warm up there!👍👍😄

[@davidelder3664]

Those old miners were tough. No social safety net in those days. A hungry belly was a great motivator.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Exactly. No OSHA. You figured out how to survive your and do your job. Nowadays not so much. Thanks for commenting, David!👍👍

[@dezertraider]

AGREED,THE MINING FOLKS WERE TOUGH TO SAY THE LEAST...THANK YOU GUYS AND WISHING YOU A VERY BEST HOLIDAY SEASON..

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, they were. Thanks and Happy Holidays to you, Ralph!👍👍

[@treasurehunter7771]

Thanks Tom & Julie for taking us on another great mine explore adventure!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome and thanks for the comment!👍👍

[@jerryrichter4904]

all kind of neat stuff, what a great find Tom and Julie

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you liked it, Jerry!👍👍

[@markp4321]

Thanks for taking me along. Looking forward to another adventure!❤️❤️😁😁😁

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, Mark. Thanks for watching!👍👌

[@lesleyrobbins1137]

There must have been some good stuff they were taking out of there to have all that infrastructure. Way cool to see a mine with a tram system!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Isn't that tram fun to see? Hopefully it was a high grade ore body up there to pay for everything. Thanks for commenting, Lesley!👍👍

[@GLJKins]

What a cool little operation. Just love watching your videos. Thank you for bringing me along.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

This really is a fun place to see. Glad that you enjoyed it, too. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍😁

[@lesbendo6363]

Wow the amount of brut labour to build the top Tran structure. It's not like you call a Sikorsky air crane to install the structure. 🇨🇦

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

What they would've given for a helicopter to help build that tram. That bull wheel at the top had to be incredibly heavy even in two pieces. Tough humans. Thanks for the comment, Les!👍👍

[@charleyl264]

A very interesting explore. Thanks Tom and Julie for taking me along with you. It's nice to see that the radiator and engine parts thieves haven't found this mine yet. Being a Nissan motor, the mine isn't that old either.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

That engine is from the 70's I believe, but the mine is much older than that. Like a lot of mines it has probably been worked in several different eras. Thanks for the comment, Charley!👌👍

[@panamint7]

Awesome explore. The mine cart truck you found in the mine actually wasn't to the side dumper at the bottom. Rather, some idiots rolled the box from that truck off the top trestle back in the 70 or 80s. You can still see it down in the gulley.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

I figured that was a different ore car base than what the side dumper used. I saw the box you mentioned down in the wash below, but it's way too steep to get down there. Thanks for your input, it makes the video better!👍👍

[@97-20-media]

Love the equipment on the outside as much as the inside Thanks for taking me along .

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Lots of cool equipment here. Glad that you enjoyed it and thanks for commenting!👍👍

[@Bigrockminer]

THANK YOU FOR THE ADVENTURE.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome old miner. Thanks for commenting, Thames!👌

[@ivanferguson2509]

Tram and ore tram bucket definitely old school, thirties and forties. That datsun engine and trans from a later period, someone came back in the eighties and reworked it when gold prices went up. A lot of time and energy went into that place, looks like the ore body played out pretty quickly though. Probably not a lot of profit made on that venture.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

I think you're spot on with the analysis. I would guess it was first worked before the 30's even. By the time the tram was put in around the 30's and the 70's engine obviously from a later operator. Thanks for your input, Ivan. Much appreciated!👍👍

[@mineadventures7938]

Awesome, I am so glad you made it. It's a hidden gem and remote and hard to get to. The reason there are still amazing things to see. Fun times, thanks for such a great video

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you liked the video, Ken. Yes, it's hard enough to get to that the looters stay away. Thanks for the comment!👍👍

[@RickNelsonMn]

Another to grab total interest. You note the view, I'm grateful to see it. The bins and tram system is probably as complete as any could be? I tried to consider how many tram cars they used to fill the triple bin? Then, thinking of the mule train wagons loaded for processing. I wonder where they chose to process. The history is interesting, even though we don't know for this? Maybe you or Julie read something? I was thinking about natural slate tiles when I saw those dark bands in the stoped area by that pillar.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, the view is great, as is the tram, which is in great condition. We couldn't find a lot of information on this mine or where the ore was processed. Glad that you enjoyed the explore, Rick!👍👍

[@thedroneranger842]

That 2nd valve just inside the mine is called a gate valve and is commonly used with liquids...and the first ball valve you noted outside the mine is commonly used with gasses....so by the valves you can usually tell the difference between air and water lines....great video...Thanks

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

That's a good rule of thumb to go by. You have to be careful when figuring out what the miners did though, because they sometimes did things in unorthodox ways to get the job done. Thanks for your input, DR! 👍👍

[@scottsladeadventures1102]

What a great find.. 👍

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you liked it, Scott!👍👍

[@rogers3134]

Super cool explore! The tram is awesome. Nice guitar licks too.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you liked the explore and guitar, Roger. Thanks for commenting!👍👍

[@pmae9010]

Hey Tom and Julie, that tram is SO COOL, Give me four days to get that running and we could have some fun. It would take a few just to get it turning, I am glad there is snow on the ground here or I would be chattering my wife's ear off to go. How cool. That is likely a late 70's 16 or 1800 engine. I note the glass fuel bowl, I think that ended before the 80's. WOW. fun.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hey, Mick. That engine looked like it was almost ready to go to work. Thanks for your input on the engine. Glad that you liked the equipment!👍👍

[@jimiplayscobo5877]

Have a Merry Christmas all the best :-) Peace

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

And the same to you, Sir. Thanks for the comment!👌🎅

[@donmarion8808]

Crazy amount of infrastructure for a small mine..Great video thank you.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, it does seem like that. Glad that you enjoyed the video!👍👍

[@chuckh630]

What an awesome site. The work that when into building all of that is incredible. Thanks for sharing!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome and thanks for watching. Glad that you enjoyed it, Chuck!👍👍

[@TomBrucker-GoldenYears]

Great find, tram, trestle, bull wheels, hoist, engine. Wow, rough country and a lot of effort to build everything too what looked like a small mine. I would guess the age from the 1930’ on. Thank you for the great video!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, rough terrain and a hue effort to build this mine. Thanks for the comment, Tom!👍

[@timlanglois5643]

I also think you need to be part Billy goat to lol

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Haha, that does help.

[@highdesertbill]

Great adventure you two. as always you two are very brave. Thank you for taking me along with you.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome and thanks for the comment, Bill!👍👍

[@Jake-yx7ct]

Tom you found ladders!!! That was a huge bull wheel at the upper tram . That Nissan motor appeared to be from the late 1970's. The trestle was simply amazing. It still intrigues me as to how the miners got all that heavy equipment to a location so high up a mountain back in those times. Thanks folks for enduring the hike and explore of those mines.🖤🖤🖤

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Of course I found the ladders, Jake. They can't hide from me. I don't see how they got all the heavy equipment up the hill without a helicopter. Thanks for the comment!👍👍

[@olivei2484]

When did Nissan switch from Datsun (At least in the states)? I guess it was about then. I think this mine was more under the radar (in 1979) since it probably didnt meet safety standards for that time. Pretty remote too.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@@olivei2484 I think the Nissan brand has been around since at least the 1930's. Datsun was the name used when they came to the states in early 60's? Probably not an OSHA approved setup. Thanks for commenting, Fred!👍👍

[@olivei2484]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring Right, Nissan was a military Company and building other things.. Just not sure if they were using the Nissan name on blocks in the states (at least until about 1980). Looked like at belt driven unit before it was fitted to a gas engine.

[@alexpearce8706]

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[@carlwest859]

. Interesting explore again. Thanks. Can you imagine combining newer engine and mining techniques with the antique tram way? Bet there were some pinched fingers and lots of cussing to get it going and keep it going. Lots of payroll spent getting miners in and out of that location, no place for a camp by the mine was there? So wonderful we can follow you athletes and see all the sights. Take care.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you found it interesting, Carl. Some of those old timers were good mechanics and probably had that newer engine working in no time. I think there was a small camp down below at one time. Thanks for watching!👍👍

[@Ed_in_Md]

Another fascinating mine and artifacts. Thanks so much for taking us along.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, Ed. Glad that you enjoyed it. 👍👍

[@markattardo]

Amazed by all the artifacts, especially the nearly complete tram!! And the trestle. And the cacti...and that amazing landscape And.... Wasn't expecting the Jeep to slide sideways off the rocks like that. Hope you have good skid plates.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, we're amazed by all of that, too. That little Jeep is pretty tough. The skid plates and spring mounts are about all that ever scrape. Thanks for watching and commenting, Mark!👍👍

[@georgesmith8113]

Great episode and some awesome artifacts! Thanks you two! 👍👍👍👊😎

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, George!👍👍👊😎

[@captaincrunch5878]

Very nice to see all the stuff still there...

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you enjoyed seeing it all. Thanks for commenting!👍👍

[@L4M858]

Hello T & J. Really enjoyed your explore here & glad you made a trip to this one. The last time we were there was around 12 years or so ago and pleasantly surprised that it still looks the same and that the ore cart trestle is still walkable! If I remember, that wheel barrel in the mine used to have a steel wheel on it. The canyons throughout that area are sure scenic!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you guys made it up to this one. It's an awesome location and fun hike. Thanks for the comment!👍👍

[@AlanMcYou]

Thanks for driving up that canyon. I've been considering visiting it for a while. Seems quite worthwhile!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

It's a beautiful area. I hope you get up there to see it. Thanks for watching, Alan!👍👍

[@davidsellars646]

Hello Tom and Julie, Very interesting. It's obviously an old mine that was reworked in the '90's or later. Seems like it was still Datsun in the '80's. I'm guessing that the later operation used only one tram bucket and the winch ran it up and down. All of the air hose and fittings looked fairly new. Wheelbarrow did not look very old. Oh, 12# rail. Thanks for the tour.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Good point about the tram only having one bucket. I was wondering about that engine as I believe it was originally setup as a gravity style tram. Thanks for the rail info. Appreciate your comment as always, David!👍👍

[@truegret7778]

Thanks for the tag-along! All the way through the journey I was imagining the miners/prospectors that might be exploring in this area. It seems so random. Perhaps it is more "hey, this looks like no one has been back here and everyone will leave us alone". I imagined it being much older, however, with the relatively "recent" engine the explorers were there not that long ago. I appreciate the respect you demonstrate by leaving everything intact just as you find it, for others to experience it, too.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

I think the miner's k ew what they were looking for while prospecting. This mine is much older than that relatively modern engine that was added by a later operator. It was probably started at least in the 1930's. We always leave things as we found them. Thanks for watching and commenting !👍👍

[@wendellharker6690]

That was awesome like all the pictures and things thank you Tom and Julie.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, Wendell. Glad that you enjoyed it!👍👍

[@treborupp]

Thanks for the hike! Great location.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, Rob! Glad that you enjoyed it.👍

[@HollywoodGraham]

Very neat site, thanks for showing it to us.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome and thanks for watching, Graham!👍👍

[@timlanglois5643]

Great videos folks thank you for all your work and have a safe and happy holiday season

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, Tim. Thanks for the comment and Happy Holidays to you!👍👍

[@philrosasco5411]

Great mine explor, still amazed at how the miner's got all that equipment up there, thanks.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, it's often amazing how the miners accomplished what they did. It's difficult to walk up there much less build a mine and tram. Thanks for watching, Phil!👍👍

[@melvinice5727]

All of this was done before Mine health safety act of 1978 none of this that built America would be allowed today

[@keithrimmer3]

A nice explore guys love the old engine-driven winch even the old shifter lever still works nice one Tom and Julie take care out there see you net time

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

It took a few tries but I did get it into neutral. Glad that you enjoyed the explore. Thanks for the comment, Keith!👍👍

[@kenmarapese9085]

Nice, I was digging that trestle!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

That trestle is great. Actually, that upper trestle is cool, too. Thanks for watching, Ken!👍👍

[@potatothorn]

steep hike !! all kinds of good stuff here, love the tram and crazy drive getting there too/ neat how the tracks and mine went right into the side of the mountain there... a track gauge that is an neat find! awesome below and above ground explorations, Scary walk along the track, beautiful views... thanks so much for taking us along

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you enjoyed all that, Thorn. The road is pretty rough, but the hike was beautiful. Thanks for the comment and hope all is well with you guys!👍👍

[@btcruiser]

Shades of The Hobbit and the Misty Mountains come to mind here, but that mine was not Moria - still the effort to get that tram set up in that area seems unreal. Thanks for letting us tag along Tom and Julie!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, unreal effort to haul all that up the mountain. It's a beautiful area. Thanks for commenting, BT!👍👍

[@paulsmodels]

you guys are awesome! Thanks for the tour!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, and thanks for the nice comment, Paul!👌

[@adventurehawksancientharmony]

That big wheel is COOL !

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

It really is. Some of the equipment the miners managed to get into place is amazing. Thanks for the comment!😎

[@deanpapadopoulos3314]

Amazing!!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

It's a pretty cool site. Thanks for commenting, Dean!👍👍

[@ralphpatrick3071]

Seems like a lot of equipment for a mine that wasn’t that extensive. Perhaps the ore was rich enough to warrant all that equipment. Nice explore! Thank you T&J!! 😊

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

I thought the same thing, Ralph. It might have been a rich vein up there. Thanks for the comment!👍👍

[@warrenmackeydiscdragons]

I don’t know much about the mechanics and all of the miners gear but can say they were some hardy hombres lugging that steel up thar. You two are some hardy folks yourself and thank you for all your insights

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

No doubt about it. Those miners are some tough hombres. Thanks for the comment, Warren!👍👍

[@casedoumasr656]

Hello Tom and Julie wow love the amazing trestle at the beginning I could look at that for hrs .Tom you explained the tram in detail very fascinating .You 2 are a great team love your adventures and discoveries .⛏️❤️🏆p.s. thank you for the tag along .

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

That trestle is very cool. Glad that you enjoyed the video and thanks for the comment, Case!👍👍

[@1uptospeed]

man thats the last place i thought a datsun Lmotor would be , just like my old 1972 510 datsun a very good motor thanks t & j.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

I was a little surprised myself to see that. They are good little engines. Thanks for commenting!👍👍

[@williamwintemberg]

Your explanation on how this type of tram worked was great! Thankfully, there was enough there for us to see up close what you were talking about. From the looks of the Nissan engine, this tram may have worked 40 years ago, plus or minus? The artifacts inside were cool as well! Quite the hike up to the mine but for me, it was so worth it. I can't thank you guys enough for this channel and what you do with it. Happy Holidays to all!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

We're happy that you enjoyed seeing the tram and how it worked. I would guess that the mine was started in the 1930's or earlier. I think that this was a gravity tram that was converted to the engine for power later on. I think it was still being operated as recently as the late 70's. Thanks for the comment and Happy Holidays to you, William!👍👍

[@Paul-ow6of]

That was awesome! Loved the tram. You don’t see that stuff too often. Thank you for taking us along with you. ❤

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you enjoyed it, Paul. Thanks for the comment!👍👍

[@davidhettesheimer3685]

Thank you Tom and Julie for another great explore. It is so amazing how they got all the equipment in to those mountains. But then leave a lot of stuff behind that could be used someplace else. Be safe out there. I’ll get there one day soon. Better have a beer after that hike. 👍🍺🍺🍺⛏️⛏️🍻🍻🍻😛

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, David. Thanks for watching and for the beer. Glad that you enjoyed the explore!👍👍🍺🍺🍻

[@richardbrobeck2384]

Atlas Elevator company is still in business !

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for that, Richard!👍👍

[@gregmctevia5087]

Great piece.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, Greg!👍👍😁

[@scottprather5645]

Cool old mine.. thanks for the trip

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hey Scott, you're welcome. Thanks for the comment!👍😁

[@sfbfriend]

Looks like a 70's vintage motor, older down flow copper & Brass radiator. Im sure it could be even earlier, only going off what I remember. Very nice video, thank you, really enjoy looking at old mines and equipment.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

That's what I think, too. Glad that you liked the explore and thanks for commenting, Daniel!👍👍

[@bretthumphries7911]

Well that was spectacular, one of the best. Safe travels

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you liked it, Brett! Thanks for commenting!👍👍

[@MrBroKid]

i love these adventures tom and julie

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you enjoyed it, Rory. Thanks for watching!👍👍

[@davidkuehl8713]

Very cool mine with awesome artifacts. Enjoyed it very much and once again the ability of those guys amazes me. Thanks for a great mine exploration.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

It really is a cool little mine and tram. Glad that you liked it and thanks for commenting, David!👍👍

[@cheycasters]

What an amazing Canyon and hike ! Unread the equipment up there.....And the trails up on that mine mountain was crazy . I wonder where the water came from?? Thanks you two🎸🎸

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, the canyon and hike up the mountain is great. These operations always seem to find water somewhere. The water pipe went down the hill from the top so I don’t know where it started. Thanks for the comment, Cheyenne!👍👍

[@paulwise215]

Good morning,Tom and Julie what a amazing mine ,a lot of hard work has gone into making this mine ,the structure's are so intact after all the weather over the years , must of took them many years ,to achieve pay loads brave individuals , the Nissan engine looks 70s , thanks again for the entertainment in your video's just both of you take care in what you do ,I hope you and Julie have a beautiful blessed Christmas and a great new year ,🎄🎉🎈

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Good morning, Paul. Thanks for the wonderful comment. We hope you have a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year!👍👍❤️

[@caseyhazlett7546]

Always enjoy your videos

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, Casey! 👍👍

[@jmarsh3347]

That trestle was very special, what a treat. But poor Tom, he wanted to ride that tram bucket SO bad!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

That trestle was very cool. I would have liked to zipline that cable down versus hiking. You could be down in 20 seconds. Thanks for the comment!👍👍

[@jmarsh3347]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring BTW, forgot to ask: that cable with the welded end, looked like a forge weld?

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@@jmarsh3347 I guess I didn't look at the weld that closely.

[@jmarsh3347]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring That's why you should be taking me with you LOL.

[@alexpiper9475]

thanks for sharing .

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome and thanks for commenting, Alex!👍👍

[@trecker59]

GREAT VID VERY INTRESTING MINE.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you enjoyed it, Peter!👍

[@joewenzel5142]

Wild burrows - cool.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

They are fun to see. They are probably relatives of the burros that worked in the mines back in the day. Thanks for the comment, Joe!👍👍

[@andrewb4556]

Hi Have a merry Christmas and new year. Thanks for all the mine exploring vlogs for 2022 and stay safe. Australia

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you, Andrew. You're welcome and we're glad that you enjoy our videos. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you in Australia!👍👍

[@danielcarroll5667]

Thank you for an absolutely amazing video.............

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, Daniel. Thanks for commenting!👌

[@rickdale4921]

Enjoyed the episode, you two are awesome 👌 another great adventure, Looking forward to your next episode:)

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you enjoyed it, Rick. See you next time!👍👍

[@TheBeachmailman]

Absolutely awesome.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment!👌

[@MurderCrowAwdio]

Wholesomest mine explore channel on tube!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks. I can swear with the best of them at the appropriate time and place. A KZbin video is not that place, in my opinion. Thanks for commenting!😄

[@MurderCrowAwdio]

Swearing makes it no less wholesome!@@TomandJulieMineExploring

[@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531]

Amazing footage & video! Thank you ✌️

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you enjoyed the video and thanks for commenting!✌️

[@dpalmer9]

Great video! We visited the low end of the tram years ago but not the upper end. Enjoyed seeing what was up there. Thanks!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you. It's nice that you've visited this area. The hike up to the top is a bit steep but not long. It's worth the effort if you ever get up there again. Appreciate the comment!👌😁

[@ronstanek2851]

Wow! Just started watching the video and this is one of your many video surprises! Love the finds that you meet up with during your visit. Great ore car pieces and the incredible tram. A lot of sulphur still in its natural state, couldn’t believe that it was a part of that location. Great trestle find and looks like they had this operating in the 60s - 70s with that engine? Another fascinating find, you both come up with the best videos ! Stay Safe and see you on your next mining adventure! Have a Happy New Year !😊🎉

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, Ron. Glad that you enjoyed seeing all that this mine has to offer. The engine is from the 70's at the latest.👍👍

[@lincolnstovall9471]

Marry Christmas and Happy and Safe New Year. Thanks for another year of your Adventures! 👆👍🤙👍🤙🙏

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome and Merry Christmas to you as well. We appreciate your support!👍👍

[@VegasCyclingFreak]

Love the trestle and tram

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Oh yes, aren't they great. Would have loved to see an ore car rolling on that trestle. Thanks for watching!👍👍

[@HikeCamp]

You know me, I would like the hiking but once I find the mine I would call it good... LOL. Plenty of stuff to check out outside the mine for me... Just amazes me the equipment investment just left behind... I suspect it would cost more to remove it than just abandon it...

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, lots of cool stuff outside. I think you're correct that it would be less expensive to leave all the equipment behind than to pull it out. Remember that mine owners and/or claim holders could want to sell the mine at some point, so all the infrastructure would be an asset and selling point. Thanks for watching, Max!👌👍

[@HikeCamp]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring That explains a great deal.