On 16 May 2005, at 10:50, NEWMAN, Phil wrote:
> Does anyone know of examples of winding in shafts being powered by
> waterwheels, c.19th century? If so, I was wondering what in the way
> of equipment would be associated at both the waterwheel end and at the
> shafthead (ie would it differ from that of steam whim) and what remains
> should I expect to find?
The underground waterwheel at Ystrad Einion has (if I remember
correctly) a clutch and drum. It was also used for pumping.
Picture available at
http://www.subbrit.org.uk/sb-sites/sites/y/ystrad_einon_mine/
index.shtml
Dave
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