Ore crusher at old abandoned gold mining town

[denum165 191]

This is one of the ore crushers at Bodie, an old gold mining ghost town. There was four of these, all right next to each other. I am told the noise was deafening when it was operational. Each of the round piston 'crushers' was about 16" in diameter and driven by a giant cam shaft high above. The ramp in front of the crusher was covered with a sheet of copper, and it was covered in mercury to catch the gold as the crushed ore flowed down the ramp. My, how workplace safety has improved!

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[cgw165 191]

Wow! I'd like to"like"this more with a fuller visual component to the story. Suspect your access was constrained--always limiting!--but another angle might have delivered the impact that's kinda in short supply here.

 

[denum165 191]

Wow! I'd like to"like"this more with a fuller visual component to the story. Suspect your access was constrained--always limiting!--but another angle might have delivered the impact that's kinda in short supply here.

Got it. The tour I was partaking in moved along at a fairly brisk pace so not a lot of time to ponder composition. Was very dimly lit and they frowned on flash usage. I'll see if I have anything in a wider angle. Appreciate your honesty.

 

[cgw165 191]

Got it. The tour I was partaking in moved along at a fairly brisk pace so not a lot of time to ponder composition. Was very dimly lit and they frowned on flash usage. I'll see if I have anything in a wider angle. Appreciate your honesty.

Got it. Tours I avoid like measles. Sometimes, though, I've found guides who will grant an extra 30sec for something better than a phone shot--rarely, though.