slgwv's photos with the keyword: hoist

Looks like the hoist was powered with a diesel. Tybo, Nevada. Interestingly, a high-voltage line that looks operational still runs to Tybo. I don't know if they were planning on electrifying the mine.

Well, not really. It's all been turned off for _decades_. But you can sure stand in the operator's place. Mizpah Mine, on the grounds of the new mining museum in Tonopah, Nevada, USA.