Since I do enjoy photographing sites that are up in the Historical Coal Region area, I decided to return to the Primrose/Lytle Colliery that was once here long ago. When here the last time, I could only go so far for fear of falling into a Mine Shaft that might have been there, but not able to see since the years have passed. You must be careful on just where you walk, at times.
So, on my return trip here, I wondered if there was another way into this place. In my slow drive around on the Main road, I happen to notice a small parking area. I pulled in, stopped the car, got out to take a look around. I figured the parking lot was there for a reason, and sure enough I was right. I noticed a path that led into the woods close by the Coal fields that I wanted to explore. Again, I looked for “Private Property or Keep Out” signs, but found none that I could see. The above Image shows what I have to walk thru, at times, to get to a site that I want. It’s wet, dirty, full of Coal dirt, and trees that have fallen down. It can get messy! I have learned to wear boots that are made for this sort of thing.
This is looking back behind what I walked thru. The parking lot is up on the left of this Image.
One big pile of Coal Dirt that has been eroded by weather. Has probably been here for years.
This is the old Weigh Station that was used to weigh Coal Trucks as they left the yard.
A barren waste land of nothing but coal dirt/scrap. It was cold here, and quite windy. Tried to shoot a video with the camera, but it didn’t turn out very well. Too much noise from the wind. I deleted it.
As I had stated before, area’s like this are used often for 4-wheelin’.
Looking back to where I had been before. Notice the cement wall that once was part of the Colliery.
So, that’s it. I took some other Images, but I think I’ve posted enough. This will be my final walk thru here. I’ve seen pretty much of it. I know what was here, but not the full story. Only “Ghosts from the Past” will know.
Thank You.
Les
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