The Coal Tunnel

This disused train tunnel once allowed trains access to two nearby coal mines. The tunnel was built in 1908, and was sealed shortly after the last mine finally closed in late 1983. The tunnel is of brick construction with concrete spread over the brick, and is approximately 500 feet long. Today, the tunnel is sealed with large piles of dirt and rock on both ends, and has partially filled with water as a result.



To get in, you must wriggle through this tiny hole in the mountain.



The Tunnel.



Looking back at the way in.

Going to return here with waders some day.

Red Mountain Mines #1

This will be my first in a series of posts on Red Mountain Mines.

Canon Canonet with Kodak Portra 400.



Ishkooda #13 Mine Portal.













Ishkooda #14 Mine Portal.



Muscoda.

TCI Ensley Redux - On Film

Went back to TCI's Ensley works. This time I took my Canon Canonet QL17 G-III and some Kodak Portra 400.



This first shot is actually an Olympus XA on Portra 160.











Precariously placed nest, with eggs. Click for larger view.