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Winder.
Photo: Graham Carr
Photo: Graham Carr
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Item #: 9224
Item #: 9224
This view inside the No2 winding tower clearly shows the twin winding drums with 4 ropes on each.These winders produced 2500 horsepower each
and where capable of winding 15 tons of coal from shaft discarge at No3 horizon at a depth of 719 yards to the surface in about 30 seconds.
and where capable of winding 15 tons of coal from shaft discarge at No3 horizon at a depth of 719 yards to the surface in about 30 seconds.
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