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An Indestructible One-of-a-Kind Relic Comes to Life: A 19th-Century Steam Hoist Moves Again near Most

From iDNES · () Czech

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  • The hoist sheave at the former Julius III deep mine in Kopisty, now the Ore Mountains Technical Museum, began turning again after more than 30 years.
  • The 1891 steam hoisting engine also moved following an extensive reconstruction of the mine tower, where a new interactive exhibition is being created.

After more than 30 years, the hoist sheave at the former Julius III deep mine in Kopisty near Most has started turning again. The historic steam hoisting engine from 1891 came to life alongside it.

The site now houses the Ore Mountains Technical Museum. The machinery moved after an extensive reconstruction of the mine tower, which is being transformed into a new interactive exhibition.

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