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There are 3 types of shafts in American Shaft Mines. One for personel and supplies to enter the mine and exit, one to bring the coal to the surface, called a Skip Shaft, and one for Ventilation Exhaust fan. Large mines that have been running for several years have a number of Ventilation Shafts at different locations, and sometimes, Portal Shafts for miners to enter and exit near the working faces..

Charlie

Wed 02-25-2009

*hands Lynne my (again) slighty used pook pan*

Motts, betcha you were squinting your eyes shut during this shot to keep stuff out of them!

Jude

Fri 02-27-2009

Such a weird but cool angle, I couldn't tell if you were looking up, down or ahead in this picture! But then I read the paragraph under the photo...

Connor

Sun 12-20-2009

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Date Shot:	May 2007	Image ID#:	6387
Date Posted:	Thu, February 12th 2009	Camera:	Canon 5D

Location Name:	Heusden-Zolder Coal Mine
Current Status:	Abandoned
Built:	1930	Closed:	1992
Opened:	1930	Demolished / Renovated:	n/a
Location Age:	82 years	Abandonment:	20 years

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