I'm not sure who to thank more. You or 16 to 1 for allowing you to show us an active mine and how it works. As said before, outstanding videos sir
@TVRExploring
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@SuperUsernamehere
5 жыл бұрын
This guy loves his job, understandably so. Awesome tour. Thank you for the show! Not too many get to see this stuff. A lot of history there.
@TVRExploring
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Yes, this mine is thick with history!
@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces
5 жыл бұрын
“Gly”: This sure was allot of fun to watch. I especially enjoyed seeing the mine map....one could spend days exploring all the nooks and crannies of that mine. Great job Justin! 👍
@mineadventures7938
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, the map made me feel light headed , i imagined exploring that, yikers.
@Big_John_C
5 жыл бұрын
This is a mine explorers equivalent to a kid going to disneyland.... you lucky dog!
@TVRExploring
5 жыл бұрын
That sure is what it felt like to me!
@williamwintemberg
5 жыл бұрын
We are all lucky! This series is the Bomb!
@devonboulden2496
5 жыл бұрын
Hey, not fair. I was going to say it was like going to Disneyland.
@Mike-01234
3 жыл бұрын
If you want a tour in a mine like this one go to the Mollie Kathleen Gold mine tour in Cripple Creek Colorado. I have been on other tours of reopened mines but none are like this one because when the mine opened in 1890s they also always gave tours. When mining stopped in 1961 the tour continued and everything was kept in working order.
@49razor
3 жыл бұрын
TY for the series. I just found these. I worked here for a while. Riding the skip, drilling and blasting, chasing muck. Everyday life of a miner!!
@muleskinnermining8661
5 жыл бұрын
TVR Exploring, you have me hanging onto the edge of my seat! You ended this video just as we were heading down the winze! Man, you are GOOD!
@sctpc
5 жыл бұрын
KZitem should have a special double LIKE for Superior productions. That train ride was Awesome. love the effort you guys have put into this.
@TVRExploring
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@brickau4367
5 жыл бұрын
These videos are saving History !! Thank You ! And Thank You Duane !
@davebeling2446
4 жыл бұрын
From 1985 to 1987 I was the General Manager of the 16:1 mine and initiated the purchase and installation of the hoist that was placed on the 49 winze. Amazing to see this much video on this exceptionally high grade mine.
@TVRExploring
4 жыл бұрын
It's a pretty extraordinary mine... It must have been a hell of a job to install that hoist!
@sharonlegnon427
5 жыл бұрын
WOW!!!!! What a ride!! That was better than a fun house ride!!
@krishaight3295
5 жыл бұрын
This mine is awesome. I spend hours watching these videos. I use to explore old mines when I was younger. You never know what you will find in them. Lots of history.
@TVRExploring
5 жыл бұрын
Indeed, you never know what you will find... You were exploring mines at a good time if you did it in the past.
@CH-dg1ku
2 жыл бұрын
I like seeing the old mill and underground. I currently work in the mines in Nevada I have worked in the mills and underground and would love to see these old mines come back to there glory days
@donlawler9510
4 жыл бұрын
Unbelievably cool of that fellow to take the time to show you (and all us KZitemrs) the working mine!!!
@TVRExploring
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, we were very fortunate to connect with him.
@indycharlie
5 жыл бұрын
Outstanding narration , explanations, by word and script on screen , the ride and camera word . Just OUTSTANDING !! You have outdone yourself . Can't wait for the next video :D !!
@gregjennuribe9225
5 жыл бұрын
I really wish we could protect all of these mines a lot of looters come around hopefully this one won't ever fall into disarray
@devonboulden2496
5 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure about the disarray thing. Having new buildings built over the old buildings creates plenty of disarray, but it's so cool to see them side by side.
@MinesoftheWest
5 жыл бұрын
10:30 dude that is so friggin’ badass, I’m insanely jealous. Good stuff man!
@kricketflyd111
5 жыл бұрын
yes the ride was fun, I would like another ride pls.
@TVRExploring
5 жыл бұрын
Haha, yeah, that was a lot of fun... It's a lot easier than the long trudges that you and I do through some of these old mines!
@The.Pickle
4 жыл бұрын
When I think about the men that dug these mines out, I am awestruck by what these miners achieved; it's just astounding to consider that much of it was done with the humble pickaxe. I went down an old coal mine once, it was such an awesome, eerie experience that the memory is still as clear 20 years on.
@SueGirling68
5 жыл бұрын
Wow it's so interesting, I could listen to that guy all day, big respect as it's one of the toughest jobs you can do. Thanks so much for sharing, onto part 5 ;).
@TVRExploring
5 жыл бұрын
We were very fortunate to connect up with him!
@UNFORGIVENFOREVER
5 жыл бұрын
AS I SAID BEFORE ,THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO , YOU ARE TOP NOTCH.
@TVRExploring
5 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that very much, man. Thank you.
@CornishMineExplorer
5 жыл бұрын
Facinating looking around this mine, nice to see how it all works and not to different to ours. Loved that split ore pass, really great idea!
@TVRExploring
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, we were very fortunate with this one... I'm surprised that that split ore chute is not something that we see more often.
@CBLounge2112
5 жыл бұрын
This has to be THE BEST mine tour/exploration series I have seen, GREAT WORK and your guide is AMAZING!! LOL, I have lived in Carson City for all of my 49 years and I have never been in a mine myself and pretty much everybody knows the rich mining history that we have here!! Can't wait for the next part!!
@TVRExploring
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed it...
@Plutonion2
5 жыл бұрын
TVR watched all your videos since you started , and you have some super videos, this series has to be my new favorite, a superb mine and guide, his commentary does it justice , that map was amazing would love a copy to dl.
@TVRExploring
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for coming along on so many adventures... Yes, this was a really special one. We were incredibly fortunate with this mine and this miner serving as our guide.
@DanStratocaster1
4 жыл бұрын
Housekeeping! Holy cow, organize that shop!
@NGaMineFreaks
5 жыл бұрын
Filming riding in that mine cart was awesome. I have always loved your videos. keep up the great work! Thanks
@TVRExploring
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Yes, that ride was a lot of fun...
@donaldpowers3314
5 жыл бұрын
Its Hard to beat a Hard to beat..... just wonderful... tag along .. really appreciate YOUR dedication to exploring. Seen many wonderful things....
@TVRExploring
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@woodyahh2110
5 жыл бұрын
Who needs Disney land when you have this!
@pauloneill9965
5 жыл бұрын
Love this love watching mines the feats the old times achieved. This video take on a working mine the sound of mucker rattles bangs & the passion your guide has for it mining, engineering, the whole place is so telling. He cud probably talk about his 2nd love all day. (first family) Awesome video adventure cheers thanks look forward to the nxt adventure video many regards from Ireland 👍🇮🇪☘
@TestingPyros
5 жыл бұрын
I work at a factory that builds major switchgear. I work on structures that carry 480, but we build items that go up to 4000 or more volts. MAJOR amounts of copper in those! Amazing to see them in use! (even if not directly seen... ;) )
@jtbrocks
5 жыл бұрын
I don't know how I wound up here, but I'm glad I did! Duane is the best tour guide ever. Great series guys!
@philliphall5198
Жыл бұрын
So cool to see a map and how big that mine is Wonderful to see this Dang Thank You’ll very very much
@KubotaManDan
5 жыл бұрын
Riding a train through a gold mine...so awesome & the map with Thousands of Oz...makes a person dizzy. Keep um coming
@broken6747
4 жыл бұрын
Brave brave men of the past.........! Incredible engineering.....
@robertquast9684
5 жыл бұрын
It is amazing how the old timers were able to get all that stuff set up under ground. When you think of the man hours it took to carve that mine out of solid rock it’s unbelievable
@DIGGER19860
5 жыл бұрын
This is the first video ive seen where you ride the tram into the mine, f ing awesome.
@TVRExploring
5 жыл бұрын
That was the first time I had ever ridden a tram... Most of the mines we visit are abandoned and so that is not an experience we normally get to have. I can tell you though that it is a lot easier to take the tram through the mine than to make the long hikes we sometimes have to do! LOL.
@sabinfigaro7334
4 жыл бұрын
Good Lord that's big. This guy sure is nice to show y'all this. Especially since he said he still Mills. No way they pick axed that.
@Askjeffwilliams
5 жыл бұрын
thats fantastic....love that mine and glad you got a chance to explore it ....did you see Slim on the manway cover ?
@TVRExploring
5 жыл бұрын
Haha, yes, that was a tribute to Slim. The miners know to pay their respects...
@austinjones9970
5 жыл бұрын
Is anyone else completely tripping out on this series? Or am i the only one? lol i think this is literally nuts
@TVRExploring
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@theogdirkdiggler
5 жыл бұрын
@@j.vi-geant6784 say Honey Run Bridge ten times real fast.......
@painedinks
5 жыл бұрын
It's so awesome!
@austinjones9970
5 жыл бұрын
TVR Exploring this may be the only video on youtube that goes into a real working mine in such detail, i cant wait for the rest of these videos thanks mate
@williamwintemberg
5 жыл бұрын
You aren't alone. This is the best!
@hike2
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome tour!
@stanleystrycharz2572
5 жыл бұрын
What an amazing video! Documenting this working and historic mine is very interesting. I really love the tram ride footage. A big thank you to the owners for making this awesome series of videos possible and of course to you for for the wonderful filming and information. The map really shows how extensive this mine really is!
@TVRExploring
5 жыл бұрын
It's a very impressive mine and we were very fortunate to have connected with Duane.
@snorman1911
4 жыл бұрын
Wow, didn't realize the scale of the mine until we saw the map. Very cool series!!
@TVRExploring
4 жыл бұрын
It's a big mine, to be sure...
@mineadventures7938
2 жыл бұрын
Thats some crazy fun. also, crazy its still being mined after over 120 years
@helplessd4ncer
5 жыл бұрын
I have never had any interest in mining before finding your channel. I have now worked my way through most of your videos and have enjoyed them all immensely! Mostly coal mines over here in the UK, well there was but that's another story! Really appreciate the effort that goes into making these videos, great commentary and filming from yourself. Also this series with surely the best guide there is anywhere!!! Can't wait for the next instalment, keep up the great work!
@TVRExploring
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. That means a lot to me... And, yes, we were extremely fortunate with the guide.
@cowboygeologist7772
4 жыл бұрын
Love this tour.
@TVRExploring
4 жыл бұрын
We were incredibly fortunate to connect with Duane.
@solutionless123
4 жыл бұрын
This is an awesome series, thank you
@dennisthehirev580
5 жыл бұрын
I'm speechless...............
@gerardange
5 жыл бұрын
I Operated A hoist in a Colorado Mine... and a Tram when we were pulling the pillars and backing out of and old mine.
@greglysne3260
5 жыл бұрын
Henderson?
@gerardange
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Greg, No, it was the Catastrophe Mine in the Nederland Mining District, Boulder County Colorado. With a name like that~Not the mine to be working in~if you were superstitious! LOL !!! I looked on GoogleEarth tonight and located it ~ But, there is nothing left !!! Everything is completely removed~not even a trace that there was ever a mine there at all !!! Sad...because that was a Historic site too! Originally when that mine first opened ~ for pulling the ore cars they had a mule. And the only catastrophe I know of in that mine was when "The Mule" was pulling a full load of Dynamite down the track inside the mine... and the track outside the mine at the Portal was hit by a lightning strike !!!! I am not sure if it was after that... they named the Mine"The Catastrophe Mine"or not? It would have been a good reason to... All I know is that winter & spring of 1980 when I worked in that Mine the weather up in that part of Colorado at 7300 feet was getting some of the most intense lightning strikes everyday in over 100 years!!! And everyday... when I carried the days round of Dynamite in a full sack on my back.... walking down those tracks 500 feet to the man-way... I was thinking about all those lightning strikes hitting all around outside And... every step of the way... I was thinking about that old Mule!!! www.johnbetts-fineminerals.com/jhbnyc/mineralmuseum/picshow.php?id=37487
@DFRDRIFTPIG
4 жыл бұрын
Gérard Angé bet the portal will still be there.
@parkerrowe8902
3 жыл бұрын
Hell of a way for a mule to go. Glad you made it
@R00RAL
2 жыл бұрын
Makes me feel old, however proud to be a Mechanic.. Im surprised this site hasn't been open cut.
@loyalkuhn5778
5 жыл бұрын
That's awesome to have the firsthand info !!!!
@andrewj4241
5 жыл бұрын
Just amazing must be an incredible place things dreams are made of
@theogdirkdiggler
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Justin awesome as always!
@johncorlett3699
Жыл бұрын
love to be there just tidying and refurbing stuff as a volunteer
@chrisackerley1842
5 жыл бұрын
Oh, to have seen the old 16 to 1 back in the day, when it was fully operational! It must have really been something! I can't help but think there must still be rich pockets of rich ore, here and there. All they have to do is find one pocket as rich as those they used to find, and they will be back in business! Keep your finger crossed!
@muleskinnermining8661
5 жыл бұрын
Here was a smaller find in February 2019, kzitem.info/news/bejne/ppibnIh-inyarG0
@jamesfohare
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Justin, thanks for the video, When you were filming from the flatcar brought back some forty year old memories of doing just that without the camera. good one buddy.
@TVRExploring
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@mealex303
5 жыл бұрын
That vein going down those stairs is beautiful they need to pull that out
@jjensen554
5 жыл бұрын
Wow, that map. Amazing how many levels and drifts!
@VegasCyclingFreak
5 жыл бұрын
5:40 That map is very cool. Never seen an actual "mine map" until today.
@TVRExploring
5 жыл бұрын
The map was great... It was nice to see exactly where we had been and where we were going. Also, it gives one a sense of the size of the mine.
@VegasCyclingFreak
5 жыл бұрын
@@TVRExploring Yeah that was kind of fascinating to see the parallel levels with the intersecting vertical shafts. Pretty hard to visualize that when you're just spelunking inside an old mine.
@TVRExploring
5 жыл бұрын
Also, I know that when you're watching a video of a mine that you have not seen in person, that it is very hard to stay oriented. So, this helped a lot with that.
@VegasCyclingFreak
5 жыл бұрын
@@TVRExploring Right, but the few times I have explored mines it was really easy to have no idea what was going on from a 3D perspective, unless you're actually mapping it out as you go along. Kind of weird considering that what I do for a living requires me to think in 3D. But I'm looking at plans that are clearly defined, so it's easy in comparison.
@Porty1119
5 жыл бұрын
@@VegasCyclingFreak Having proper maps makes exploring mines a lot easier and more satisfying. I've got comprehensive maps from the 1930s of the entire district I am currently exploring, so figuring out level relationships, connections between mines, and routes to given points of interest is more straightforward. There are still lots of mysteries to figure out, especially with workings driven after the maps were made. I've managed to piece some things together from documents I've found and by speaking to retired miners - currently working on finding a possible third portal to the most modern mine in the area, since one is locked and one is flooded.
@ChurchOfTheHolyMho
5 жыл бұрын
Another great series! Love 'em.
@paigelee6321
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome explore love ❤️ it interesting learning how they mined and seeing how it’s done
@TVRExploring
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, Duane was a great guide.
@visionisscaryYTg
5 жыл бұрын
"you will get wet on this ride" cost=4 E tickets
@GoldenNorway1
5 жыл бұрын
Very impressive as well as interesting... to say the least. Looking forward to the next one!
@grantglow4206
5 жыл бұрын
Some of those pockets produce 22,000,000 of gold in todays prices
@muleskinnermining8661
5 жыл бұрын
There is an area in this mine where the miners hit a 83,000 ounce pocket! Check that out at today's Gold prices!
@grantglow4206
5 жыл бұрын
@@muleskinnermining8661 Jesus christ
@brand3820
5 жыл бұрын
Guarantee you there's a million ounces vain down there!!
5 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. Awesome guide.
@andrewbarker9773
5 жыл бұрын
what an amazing ride, great series of videos and you know how to keep us hanging for the next one don't you, good job
@ashleymarley2822
5 жыл бұрын
Cool video 👍
@frankgaletzka8477
4 жыл бұрын
That mine is very good and the guy who is with you lives what he explain he is a real miner with his whole Body and soul In german it is called Glück Auf All the best wishes Yours Frank Galetzka
@moneymarty1
5 жыл бұрын
My grandfather Angus Fox was partnered up with a fellow by the name of Dallas Church who was working the 16 to 1. He hit a rich pocket and immediately called my grandfather (who resided in Elk Grove some 2 hours to the south) to inform him of his good fortune. Unfortunately the call was made over a switchboard that was eavesdropped upon by the operator. The local sheriff was informed and mustered up some thugs and ran Dallas out of town. In the process, they destroyed his compressors...the year was 1975...the claim was subsequently stolen by coke-heads and the rest is history. You can't fight corrupt authority.
@MichaelPDolan-iz8mc
5 жыл бұрын
I've really enjoyed these thanx
@diggah
5 жыл бұрын
Great stuff as always. I’d totally missed the fact that the previous videos were two years ago 😁
@TVRExploring
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you... All of the videos in this series were filmed this summer (2019). The only one that is older is the one I linked to in the description.
@johncarold
5 жыл бұрын
WOW, some day I would love to visit the 16 to1 it's only 2hrs. Away from me. I seen the first one you did there and it was great. What a place. Thanks again for the series of this mine. That map looks like a map of L.A . OK Let's take a ride.
@TVRExploring
5 жыл бұрын
It is quite a gold mine... Once a year, they do a tour in conjunction with the Underground Gold Miners Museum in Alleghany (check their website). These have always been around the middle of June and are worth seeing (as is the museum). Obviously, the tour for the public is not as extensive as this one, but I've done them twice now and they are interesting and they show you a lot more than other mine tours I have been on. You can have a beer at Casey's Place afterward.
@Steven-vo8tk
5 жыл бұрын
Great video.
@andrewpowell6457
5 жыл бұрын
Very interesting
@alohathaxted
5 жыл бұрын
TVR Jones and the Temple of Doom.
@kricketflyd111
5 жыл бұрын
Much better than magic mountain. I could feel the wheels on the tracks.
@TVRExploring
5 жыл бұрын
I agree! Also, last time I was at Magic Mountain I saw one of the ride operators get killed right in front of us. No one got killed on this trip. So, all the better! It is a good thing I had the stabilizer for the camera on because it is a bumpy ride. I think I had it off for the ride on one of the lower levels. I haven't gotten to those videos, but if I did, you'll get a good sense of how bumpy it is.
@andrewleigh3065
5 жыл бұрын
good to see 2nd
@conscienceepoch9839
5 жыл бұрын
Always impressed with your videos(Historical Documents). I was staring at that drawing on the wall then you zoomed in on it, seemed like you were trying to get over there just waiting for the right time. Good Job keep it up
@TVRExploring
5 жыл бұрын
Glad we were on the same page there... Thank you.
@johnniecameron8829
3 жыл бұрын
I was introduced to MSHA THE $ WAY ON AN OPEN PIT ROCK MINE .....THANK GOODNESS I DIDNT HAVE TO FORK OUT MY PERSONAL STASH
@HamiltonMechanical
5 жыл бұрын
well, i subbed to mule skinner, only to find out his last day must have not been too much longer after you filmed these videos :( a tad bittersweet, but glad we got such a grand tour. I look forward to the rest of the footage!
@TVRExploring
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, he contacted me about this visit just before he moved out of California. He, fortunately, wanted to make this happen before he left...
@drumtwo4seven
5 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool!
@c103110a
4 жыл бұрын
9:12 that map is amazing !
@TVRExploring
4 жыл бұрын
I was very glad that we got a chance to see that.
@relevantinformation6655
4 жыл бұрын
Epic !!
@lolMyke
5 жыл бұрын
This series is great
@TVRExploring
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@asdfgh8676
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@fredfarquar6709
5 жыл бұрын
Fabulous video and tour, keep 'em coming! (I'm gonna be sad when you run out of material for this series!).👍👍
@gregorylittleton3017
5 жыл бұрын
That was awsome
@paulsouth4794
5 жыл бұрын
This mine is awsome
@oldschoolmoto
5 жыл бұрын
sweet
@AmalgmousProxy
5 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@tomsylvester8089
3 жыл бұрын
Crazy awesome shit
@tylerf91099
3 жыл бұрын
Active mine? Very cool!
@hughjanus7460
5 жыл бұрын
Sweet air tugger
@richardhale44
5 жыл бұрын
Very cool series!
@ontheedge33371
5 жыл бұрын
Great video :) I worked drilling and blasting when I was younger with my Dad and on one job we used a big old orange Joy compressor to power the air track and I was moving it around the edge of a cliff side road and put a little dent in it tho it was already quite banged up and a little rusty ! Anyhow my Dad got so mad he through a sledge hammer at me , and missed “LoL ...he would often lose his temper ! None the less I think it must be the same company that built the Joy air wench ?
@HamiltonMechanical
5 жыл бұрын
ahh! i wanna watch the next one so bad i've watched this one twice. Hell I guess i'll go watch the other 3 again.
@Randallsixx13
5 жыл бұрын
So, is he the Searls that Searls Ave in Nevada City named after, I wonder? Anyway, I love these videos! Iveonly been by this mine many years ago, but didn't take the tour as you have. Excellent work. Very much appreciated.
@TVRExploring
5 жыл бұрын
That's a good question. I don't know if there is a connection or not.
@sanddabz5635
5 жыл бұрын
So are portions of this mine still being actively mined? Awesome video!!!
@TVRExploring
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Yes, this mine is still being actively worked.
@saidaflafal660
4 жыл бұрын
That looks like a mineshaft with a minecart in it
@davidhiebert4354
5 жыл бұрын
I would LOOOOOVE to have some of the tailings from the wheel to spend hours if not days panning out flour gold
@FastRoperN4
5 жыл бұрын
Justin I love your videos
@bobcalgarycanada8582
5 жыл бұрын
2:20 I ran a Joy Slusher like that in 1975 at Churchill Copper in B.C.
@TVRExploring
5 жыл бұрын
I'll bet you have some good stories from that time!
@bobcalgarycanada8582
5 жыл бұрын
@@TVRExploring Yeah I worked there for 5.5 months straight 7 days a week. The camp was at 5100 feet above sea level and the mine went from 5300' to 7100' My jobs were Tramming and Slushing out Shrinkage Stopes BIG BIG money but the mine closed down and we all left in 1975
@nancysmith2295
5 жыл бұрын
I lived over off of Kanaka creek where my step father worked his 8" dredge summer 1974.
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