Our exhibits include a number of models and dioramas.
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Awaiting refurbishment.
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Superb engineering in minature.
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Cottesmore Quarries – consists of three small diorama models to show the progression in ironstone mining at Cottesmore Mines 1882 -1966
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a) Model of hand-working using a narrow gauge railway and the plank and barrow method of ironstone mining.
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b) Model showing introduction of quarry machinery and narrow gauge locomotives to replace hand working in 1920 /1930
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c) Model showing ore dumptruck haulage to ore tipping dock and loading of standard gauge wagons from 1958