Great Laxey Wheel, mineral mine hitech from 18th century

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Uploaded by on Dec 27, 2008

Live steam small/narrow gauge railroad movie from my trip across England to Island of Man. Historic mine technology.

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  • those little locos go down in the shafts?

  • @CGiordano464 originally yes but now don't. It's only for tourists now.

  • Pardon my ignorance. Does the wheel act as a water pump?

  • @benchkey No. Wheel is motor, propeller. Pump and personal "lift" are under ground.

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  • michael portillo went there

  • A very good and informative film on this wheel.

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