The Kennecott Mines

Riding the Aerial Tram
 

Picture shows  an ore bucket as it crosses one of the canyons before reaching the mill.



Miners choosing to use this means of travel had to sign an agreement with the company exempting the company from liability. More fatal accidents occurred with this tram than inside the mine itself.

These buckets were moving at five miles per hour. Clearance at the towers was not much. The miner had to be prepared to duck.  




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