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Donkey Engine
Most coal mines, however small, have railways of some sort and the pit behind Houba station on the Shiguai branch, east of Baotou, was no exception. Tubs were drawn up from the workings to the surface by an electric winch then rolled down to the unloading point by gravity. The donkey then coupled up to return the empty tubs to mine entrance.
PHOTO DATA FOR IMAGE 98-104-15
camera : Pentax 645
lens : 75mm f/4.5
focal length : 75 (50.0mm 35mm eq)
shutter : 1/250 sec
aperture : f/11.0
ISO : ?? ISO
original : 645 RDPii Provia 100
SUBJECT DATA
Loco / Unit : Donkey
Train : Tip - Mine Coal Tub
Location : Houba
Line : Baotou Area - Shiguai line
Country : China
Date & Time : 18/11/1998 10:30