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Aminecart,mine cart, ormine car (or more rarelymine trolley ormine hutch), is a type ofrolling stock found on amine railway, used for transportingore and materials procured in the process oftraditional mining. Minecarts are seldom used in modern operations, having largely been superseded in underground operations (especiallycoal mines) by more efficientbelt conveyor systems that allow machines such aslongwall shearers and continuous miners to operate at their full capacity, and above ground by largedumpers.
Throughout the world, there are different titles for mine carts. InSouth Africa, a minecart is referred to as acocopan;[1] orkoekepan. InGerman, it is calledHunt (alternative spellingHund). InWales, minecarts are known asdrams.[2] In the U.S. and elsewhere, the termskip – orskipwagon (older spelling:waggon) – is used.[3] (See:Skip (container)#Etymology)
In particular, aV skip wagon is aside-tipping skid with a V-shaped body (Images)
Minecarts range in size and usage, and are usually made of steel for hauling ore. Shaped like large, rectangular buckets, minecarts ride on metal tracks and were originally pushed or pulled by men and animals (supplemented later by rope-haulage systems). They were generally introduced in early modern time, replacing containers carried by men. Originally, they didn't run on a real "rail", where the wheels would have a rim to fit into the tracks, but with plain wheels on a wooden plank way, hold in track by a pin fitting into a guide groove, or by the underside of the cart itself which was lower than the wheels and fitted between the planks ("Hungarian system").[4][circular reference]
As mines increased in size and output, the aforementioned methods became impractical because of the distances and quantities of material involved, so larger carts would be used, hauled bynarrow gaugediesel andelectriclocomotives (in coal mining operations, where gas that is flammable would present a problem, the locomotives would beflameproof orbattery powered). These were also used to pull trains transporting miners to the workfaces.
Minecarts were very important in the history of technology because they evolved intorailroad cars.SeeHistory of rail transport.
An open railroad car (gondola) with a tipping trough, often found inmines. Known in the UK as a tippler orchaldron wagon[5] and in the US as amine car.[6]
Minecarts have been depicted as a type of thrill ride; for instanceIndiana Jones uses one in an escape scene inIndiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
Mine train roller coasters are inspired by minecarts.
Minecart levels, a term used forlevels in which theplayer takes a high-speed ride in a minecart, are common invideo games, especiallyside-scrolling video games such asDonkey Kong Country[7] andFantastic Dizzy.
A minecart is also featured in two scenes of the 2005 animated filmHoodwinked!.
Minecarts and tracks can be crafted by the player inMinecraft and used for transportation. They are also found in abandoned mineshafts that generate naturally as a part of the game'sprocedural generation. Minecarts inStardew Valley are also used for transportation between the farm, mines and a few other destinations but are not available from the beginning and are unlocked by completing one part of the community center.
InSun Haven, a minecart is used for players to traverse between floors in the mines while otherfarm sims use lifts.
InGreat Britain, restored mine carts (known as "tubs") containing floral displays can commonly be seen on village greens and outside pubs in former coal mining areas such asNorthumberland andCounty Durham.
Like in Great Britain, old mine carts are common decorations in Germany, sometimes accompanied by old mining tools. Especially in theRuhr Area those carts can be found in many front yards.
Dram. Tram or Truck.
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