Mining in Manitoba
History of Haulage
Mining Systems
Early methods of underground haulage included carrying material in sacks, baskets, or other containers, sleds, wheelbarrows, to cars running on a track.
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At first cars were pushed by hand, later by ponies, and horses.
The first electric loco was used in 1882. A gasoline or diesel engine drive may be used instead of electricity.
Shaking and conveyor belts have been used in many mines.
Aerial tramways are now employed. Bulk solid transport of solids in pipelines is used for coal and other materials.
