Check out this incredible model of modern nickel mine and railroad, complete with underground workings and rotary dumper:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/91867668@N07/ (https://www.flickr.com/photos/91867668@N07/)
That is really, really cool! We'll be expecting something like that on the In-Ko-Pah shortly ... :)
Neato. Seems like they would mine dimes or quarters with such an impressive operation... ;D
Refreshingly unique. -- Russ
Stoker:
Given the scenery, it is obvious they are mining Buffalo Nickels.
Lawton, go stand in the corner. -- Russ
The whole thing is animated! The ore is brought up from the mine, loaded into cars, and hauled to the rotary dumper. Here's a video showing it in action:
https://youtu.be/4GrIou5dfxs (https://youtu.be/4GrIou5dfxs)
The first five minutes is mostly narration and interviews with the builders (in Polish and Italian, respectively). So you might want to skip ahead to the five minute mark.
Russ:
I'm going to have to use yours as Nick's can't be found for the empty take away boxes. ;D