Quote Originally Posted by Ralphxyz View Post
and probable still in use.
My friend's fiance was blown up, killed, when working on an old one in Brisbane in early 70's. Interesting how minerals, moisture & nature affects those unseen things underground. I am amazed that in some movies where coffins are exumed and are in perfect condition after many years, but all that I saw were disintegrating even after 3 months (the earlist we are allowed to complete that matter). My gear rusts/rots before my eyes here but at a farm (20Ks away) where I worked, timber (lumber) could be left out in the weather & implements remained surface rust-free much much longer.