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Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine tour |
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The first graders at Covenant School took their annual tour of the Exhibition Coal mine in Beckley WV on April 7, 2007. |
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Here we are in the coal cars getting ready to go in the mines. We're so excited! |
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Here is the entrance to the mine. We're all anxious to see what's in store! |
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WOW! It's so cold and creepy in here! |
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Here's George. He was our coal miner guide for the day and he gave us our "Safey Meeting" All arms and legs inside the ride boys and girls! |
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Some old coal mineing equipment |
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A coal car. |
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They had to hand drill the holes to put the explosives in with this breast plate auger. Wow,, and for 20 cents a car. |
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This lamp is what the Fire Boss used to detect Methane Gas. |
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