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'Coal at all White Oak shaft mines is handled on self dumping cages, which handle coal uniformly and with a minimum of breakage. Note how evenly the coal is flowing from the mine car. Much more rapid course than the picture indicates, but it shows how well designed the equipment must be to handle the coal in such a splendid manner.'

Coal in Self Dumping Cage

Identifier:
003327
Title:
Coal in Self Dumping Cage
Description:
'Coal at all White Oak shaft mines is handled on self dumping cages, which handle coal uniformly and with a minimum of breakage. Note how evenly the coal is flowing from the mine car. Much more rapid course than the picture indicates, but it shows how well designed the equipment must be to handle the coal in such a splendid manner.'
Subjects:
Coal Mines and Mining--Preparation Plant Interiors., Coal preparation.
Acquisition Source:
New River Coal Company through J.M. Wade
Acquisition Method:
Loan
Medium:
print
Projects:
West Virginia History OnView