Model of all-round ore-tipping truck (scale 1:5)
- Made:
- 1920 in South Kensington
- maker:
- Science Museum
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Model of all-round ore-tipping truck (scale 1:5)
The economic handling of ore and waste rock in a mine is largely dependent upon the means provided for transporting them. The usual means is by a truck or car on rails ; the model shows a useful form which permits discharge of the load at either end or at either side.
Details
- Category:
- Mining & Ore Dressing
- Object Number:
- 1920-83
- Materials:
- steel (metal), mild steel, wood (unidentified) and phosphor bronze
- type:
- model