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198-08291 viewsWittenoom, Colonial Mine, asbestos mining remains, line up of two Mancha locomotives and the Gemco, then an English Electric. In the background is the demolished locomotive changing and maintenance shed. The building on the right is the compressor and water treatment plant sheds, the lead unit has Wittenoom Exprss stencilled on the battery box, this unit now resides at the Pilbara Railways Historical Society 6 Mile Museum located near the Rio Tinto 7 Mile complex at Dampier.Aug 16, 2014
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198-04369 viewsWittenoom, Colonial Mine, asbestos mining remains, view of driving position, throttle and battery box of battery locomotive GEMCO Hauler serial 12304-05/10/65, motor H.P. 2/11, volts 80, drawbar pull (lbs.) 1250 built by George Moss Pty Ltd Leederville, WA. The wheel is the handbrake.Aug 16, 2014
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198-06296 viewsWittenoom, Colonial Mine, asbestos mining remains, line up of two Mancha locomotives and the Gemco, then an English Electric unit. The compressor and water treatment plant is beside the locos, In the distance is the demolished locomotive changing and maintenance shed and underground offices and lamp room.Aug 16, 2014
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198-05268 viewsWittenoom, Colonial Mine, asbestos mining remains, front view of throttle control box, battery box and wheel and brake arrangement of battery locomotive GEMCO Hauler serial 12304-05/10/65, motor H.P. 2/11, volts 80, drawbar pull (lbs.) 1250 built by George Moss Pty Ltd Leederville, WA.Aug 16, 2014
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198-02269 viewsWittenoom, Colonial Mine, asbestos mining remains, rear view of battery box and battery locomotive GEMCO Hauler serial 12304-05/10/65, motor H.P. 2/11, volts 80, drawbar pull (lbs.) 1250 built by George Moss Pty Ltd Leederville, WA.Aug 16, 2014
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198-03263 viewsWittenoom, Colonial Mine, asbestos mining remains, view of driving position, throttle and battery box of battery locomotive GEMCO Hauler serial No. 12304-05/10/65, motor H.P. 2/11, volts 80, drawbar pull (lbs.) 1250 built by George Moss Pty Ltd Leederville, WA. The wheel is the handbrake.Aug 16, 2014
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198-01285 viewsWittenoom, Colonial Mine, asbestos mining remains, rear view of battery box and battery locomotive GEMCO Hauler serial 12304-05/10/65, motor H.P. 2/11, volts 80, drawbar pull (lbs.) 1250 built by George Moss Pty Ltd Leederville, WA.Aug 16, 2014
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197-37210 viewsWittenoom, Colonial Mine, asbestos mining remains, side view of throttle control box, battery box and wheel and brake arrangement of battery locomotive GEMCO Hauler serial 12304-05/10/65, motor H.P. 2/11, volts 80, drawbar pull (lbs.) 1250 built by George Moss Pty Ltd Leederville, WA.Jul 22, 2014
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197-36192 viewsWittenoom, Colonial Mine, asbestos mining remains, side view of throttle control box, battery box and wheel and brake arrangement of battery locomotive GEMCO Hauler serial 12304-05/10/65, motor H.P. 2/11, volts 80, drawbar pull (lbs.) 1250 built by George Moss Pty Ltd Leederville, WA.Jul 22, 2014
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197-35181 viewsWittenoom, Colonial Mine, side view of a Mancha locomotive, view of frame with axle arrangement and battery module.Jul 22, 2014
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197-34186 viewsWittenoom, Colonial Mine, view of the drivers 'cab' of a Mancha locomotive, view of drivers seat, brake wheel, controller and battery module with the number 2933 on it.Jul 22, 2014
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197-33309 viewsWittenoom, Colonial Mine, builders plate for Mancha type MB1 controller, serial number M6 1700.Jul 22, 2014
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197-32210 viewsWittenoom, Colonial Mine, asbestos mining remains, line up of two Mancha locomotives and the Gemco, then an English Electric. In the background is the demolished locomotive changing and maintenance shed. The building on the right are more workshops, the lead unit has Wittenoom Express stencilled on the battery box, this unit now resides at the Pilbara Railways Historical Society 6 Mile Museum near the Rio Tinto 7 Mile complex in Dampier.Jul 22, 2014
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197-31176 viewsWittenoom, Colonial Mine, front view of Mancha battery locomotive, view of drivers seat, brake wheel, controller and battery module.Jul 22, 2014
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197-30169 viewsWittenoom, Colonial Mine, builders plate for Mancha type MB1 controller, serial number M6 3165.Jul 22, 2014
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197-29194 viewsWittenoom, Colonial Mine, builders plate for Mancha type MB1 controller, serial number M6 3165.Jul 22, 2014
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197-28287 viewsWittenoom, Colonial Mine, reverse view of 197-27, battery module No.1 with number 10165, shows a slotted drop type hinge arrangement, headlight, coupling pocket and Joy plug for motor, mounted on an English Electric hauler, behind is a Gemco and two Mancha units, the building is the water treatment and compressor sheds.Jul 22, 2014
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197-27277 viewsWittenoom, Colonial Mine, battery module No.1, shows a slotted drop type hinge arrangement, headlight, English Electric hauler with Dick Kerr DB1 control stand, drivers position and coupling pocket, demolished underground offices and lamp room in the backgroundJul 22, 2014
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197-26275 viewsWittenoom, Colonial Mine, top of control stand for locomotive with No.1 battery box, English Electric Co. D.B.1.. Form M3, Dick Kerr System, commonly referred to as the Dick Kerr DB1 controller.Jul 22, 2014
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197-25272 viewsWittenoom, Colonial Mine, top of control stand for locomotive with No.1 battery box, English Electric Co. D.B.1. Form M3, Dick Kerr System, commonly referred to as the Dick Kerr DB1 controller.Jul 22, 2014
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