An old riveted mining cart abandoned in an abandoned iron mine. This mining cart is at least 100 years old and has travelled many kilometres. While exploring this mine, we found this beautiful specimen many kilometres from the entrance! In the background you can see the ore-rich ground layer, which was mined by the miners between 1870 and 1940. Over the track which can be seen in the photo, the full carts were transported to the tipping chairs. Here the carts were tipped over into large wagons, and thus transported towards the laundry.
Mark Lenoire is a photographer with a preference for landscapes, underground quarries and abandoned buildings... Read more…