This is the entrance of a gallery. Copper mining ended 40 years ago.
This type diesel train was used to carry stones and workers.
Do you know what this is? Gas supplier.
This gallery has been preserved for visitors.
A small train station in this town. Backside is a mountain. Leaves have not turned red yet.
Hello rtc, Even the mines look elegant in Japan! Nice that they have preserved the old entrance and machinery. I know that there are many uses for copper, but I love the use of copper, brass and bronze in Japanese artwork.
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What an interesting place to visit. I love old trains.
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Very interesting, my friend. I would love to visit this copper mine and see the old train and the gas supplier. You live in a beautiful country!!!
ReplyDeleteDearest RTC,
ReplyDeleteThat was a very interesting and historical visit.
It is a must for preserving this for future generations to see and understand about the copper mine.
Thanks for sharing this with all of us by means of great photos and excellent writing.
Sending you hugs,
Mariette
Your post really got to me, as my grandfather worked for the railroad and died from a tragic train accident. When I see the trains, I am reminded of my grandfather who worked so hard for his family for so many years. The copper mining entrance is a cool picture. Your posts always fill me with wonder, my friend.
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It's always interesting to visit a place where people used to work, and don't work any more.
ReplyDeleteThis looks a very interesting place to visit.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing your photographs.
All the best Jan
In Poland there is also a mine - a museum, but not copper, and salt. Beautiful relationship.
ReplyDeleteTudo muitíssimo bem preservado!
ReplyDeleteMais um post incrível, que me deu a conhecer e a valorizar este trabalho, feito em condições sempre duras...
Gostei imenso de ver o túnel e os equipamentos!
Abraço!
Ana