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The gravity incline to Vivian quarry.

The picture shows one part of the gravity incline to the Vivian quarry which is a part of the Dinorwig complex. Loaded wagons of slate would travel down the incline and haul the empty one's back up by means of a cable and drum. The speed was controlled by a brake man in the drum house. This section has been restored and can be seen working.

Ref: DIN010

Date: 13/09/2022

Location: Dinorwig, Llanberis

Photographer: Karl Lucas

All images ©copyright Karl B Lucas unless otherwise credited.
Gravity incline

The picture shows one part of the gravity incline to the Vivian quarry which is a part of the Dinorwig complex. Loaded wagons of slate would travel down the incline and haul the empty one's back up by means of a cable and drum. The speed was controlled by a brake man in the drum house. This section has been restored and can be seen working.

Ref: DIN010

Date: 13/09/2022

Location: Dinorwig, Llanberis

Photographer: Karl Lucas