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Alcan Project History

Penstock liner being lowered

Item

Title
Penstock liner being lowered
Description
Photo depicts a miner beside the penstock liner which is being lowered from the 2600' level.
Identifier
P00051.jpg
Date
29-Oct-53
Source
Alcan ID no. KR-1386.Note the bridle assembly.Liners were lowered on a dolly on a 140-ton hoist, then transferred to skid rails for the final journey. Alcan Collection
Site pages
The Tunnel