Descent of Brewerey shaft 1981 (photo)

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Brakeman
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16 years ago

Redwinch

Is that Nigel Johnson in green overalls holding onto tripod do you know?

Cheers
Lee

Photograph:

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Redwinch
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16 years ago

Dont know, Nenthead was (is) a hive of mining exploration then (now), the chap and other guy in overalls "happened" to be passing as I was winching the shaft, the only two I can put a name to are the one on the winch chair and the one in the wet suit holding the shearleg, possibly to steady himself after a long night in the Crown,
Regards Ian

Incidentaly this was the Mk1 winch used on that descent

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Brakeman
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16 years ago

Blimey, that winch is some tool, never seen one with a full cab.

It is who I thought it was by the way, not seen him since 1998.

He always was a regular up at Nenthead, so it would not be unusual for him to just happen to be passing, especially seeing your set up at the shaft.

Happy days hey.

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Redwinch
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16 years ago

Even at that stage the cab had a heater (from a mini), all driven off a ford cortina Mk1 1498cc engine, however that winch was designed for another job (in Swaledale!) requiring haulage using hemp rope, hence the large drum. That fell through so it was used to explore shafts along the nentforce level, from Blagill to Brewerey. Certain shortcomings were put right and it developed slowly to become the machine pictured below.
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Brakeman
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16 years ago

The newer version seems to be mounted on skids, how did you get it on/of the trailer.

BTW Is it still in use at all?

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Redwinch
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16 years ago

The trailer was designed to "kneel" at the back, the hydraulic jacking/ground anchor legs lifted the trailer frame allowing the rear axle to be rolled rearwards after disconnection of the air brakes (QR couplings) the road springs were slipper type, located by QR tie bars. When removed the frame was lowered and short detachable ramps fitted to allow the main winch to skid to the ground under control. Next photo shows air brake (3 line artic system) tanks and hydraulic legs

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Brakeman
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16 years ago

Ingeniuos, did wonder what the tie bars on the rear of the trailer where, now I understand.

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