This is the power house that would have supplied power to the Top Hard seam at 2200 volts to power the Haulages shown in the 1930s. There were three turbo alternators and one reciprocating steam alternator whos double expansion cylinders can be seen at the far right of the photograph. Also just out of view on the left was a rotary converter to provide 110 volts for surface lighting and also the Lamproom which at the time used series charging.
This photograph is by Yelhsa Ballard and was uploaded March 3rd 2013. © Yelhsa Ballard please do not copy or distribute without prior express permission.
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