Kentucky Coal Heritage
Mining Equipment from 1910-1920
Mining Equipment from 1910-1920
Mining machine in operation
Mining machine traveling under its own power to cut coal in
another heading
First mine car of coal, loaded August 30, 1913.
Mules hauling mine cars of coal-- eventually the coal will be
hauled by electric power.
Mine
opening No. 301
Mine motor bringing out a trip of loaded cars
Tipple-- Mine No. 330
Tipple-- Mine No. 301. First loaded in railroad cars,
August 30, 1913
The Type of Machine illustrated is known as the
"JD" Type and is a modification of Jeffrey's 28-A SHORTWALL Coal Cutter mounted
on a locomotive turret truck.
Dirt seams can be cut and gobbled, leaving a clean,
marketable coal. Less powder is required for shooting down; the coal is not
shattered. Less danger from blown out shots. Protects tender roof.