Post by bibobs on Sept 24, 2012 8:50:33 GMT -5
Gedling in production September1904-October 1991 nearly 70million tons from 3 seams Highest manpower 1924, 3884 men 3257u/g 578 surface, over one million tons per year 16 times between 1952 -69. Hand filled until 1927 when first coal cutters used.
Maximum numer of horses u/g1923 170, possibly 400 horses destroyed throgh accident sickness or old age 46 destroyed in 1914 from an outbreak of glanders which also killed an Ostler. Only known human fataity rom this cause in Nott's coalfield.
Ventilation Homotropal ie intake tail gate return loader gate
Not connected u/g to any other pit when winder not available at weekends a 30 man pit rule invoked.
Singular items
In 1942 a wet canteen or licensed pub opened neear lamp cabin
possibly the only one in the country closed 1960. In 1944 a training officer appointed second in country. 1950, nicknamed United Nations pit, men over 25 different nationalities working there
1960s a 6000 yard cable belt installed second longest in Europe.
By the 70 over 60 miles of ventilated roadways in use furthest face over 6 miles from pit bottom. 1983 a 25mph electric overhead trolley manrider opened {restricted to 15mph}
129 men died in accidents at Gedling more than any other pit in Notts
Bibobs
Maximum numer of horses u/g1923 170, possibly 400 horses destroyed throgh accident sickness or old age 46 destroyed in 1914 from an outbreak of glanders which also killed an Ostler. Only known human fataity rom this cause in Nott's coalfield.
Ventilation Homotropal ie intake tail gate return loader gate
Not connected u/g to any other pit when winder not available at weekends a 30 man pit rule invoked.
Singular items
In 1942 a wet canteen or licensed pub opened neear lamp cabin
possibly the only one in the country closed 1960. In 1944 a training officer appointed second in country. 1950, nicknamed United Nations pit, men over 25 different nationalities working there
1960s a 6000 yard cable belt installed second longest in Europe.
By the 70 over 60 miles of ventilated roadways in use furthest face over 6 miles from pit bottom. 1983 a 25mph electric overhead trolley manrider opened {restricted to 15mph}
129 men died in accidents at Gedling more than any other pit in Notts
Bibobs