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The teleferique at the top of Blue Shaft - an abortive attempt to clear the shaft which was eventually cleared from below

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Title: The teleferique at the top of Blue Shaft - an abortive attempt to clear the shaft which was eventually cleared from below

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Engine Vein - Blue Shaft PassageLaying track below the bridge (which was not there at the time) to carry the infill to a dumpFilling tubs at the blockage near Bear Pit
Checking the stopping put in to prevent Bear Pit from spilling into the passage. This has since been removed as Bear Pit has now been cleared from top to bottom.A view of the stopping after clearing the main passage. The pipe took surface water away from the working area.The teleferique at the top of Blue Shaft - an abortive attempt to clear the shaft which was eventually cleared from below
Using Malcolm's tub and railway to work below Balloon ShaftTipping down Bear Pit (compare with the picture above when the stopping was still in place)The rebuilt ore chute at the bottom of Bear Pit

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