Besucherbergwerk Abraumförderbrücke F60
Besucherbergwerk Abraumförderbrücke F60, Mining museum in Lichterfeld-Schacksdorf, Germany
Description
The visitor mine F60 conveyor bridge is a massive mobile overburden transport system that moved along rails to relocate waste material from coal operations. The steel frame structure features conveyor belts mounted at height, allowing visitors to see the full scale and mechanics of this industrial installation up close.
History
The bridge was built in the late 1960s to meet the growing demands of opencast mining in the Lusatian region. It eventually stopped working when coal extraction ceased in this area decades later.
Culture
The site reflects the working lives of miners who operated here daily, with its name rooted in its industrial function as an overburden conveyor system. Today visitors can see how human labor and machinery worked together through the preserved equipment and structures on the grounds.
Practical
The site is easy to reach and offers both guided tours and the chance to explore the structure on your own. Wearing comfortable shoes is helpful, and you should allow enough time to see all the areas properly.
Did you know?
The structure earned the playful nickname 'lying Eiffel Tower' because of how it stretched horizontally and its massive scale compared to other industrial machines. This joking comparison shows how local workers and residents viewed this impressive construction in their landscape.
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