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Railway preservation isn't just about trains. This little gem is on display at Wirksworth, Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. 13th August 2026.
This compressor sits in a dark room of an abandoned tuna cannery. The cannery was shut down after several botulism deaths were linked to it's products in the early '60's. The plant had only operated a few months. It's been abandoned now more than 40 years.
13 second exposure, shot with the little bit of available light.
There's a bit more detail in larger versions.
Dinorwic had 5 air-compressors in the quarry, the most well-known being the Compressor House on the Braich side of the quarry at Australia level. This example is lower down on the Garret side at Penrhydd Level, next to the Smithy and the start of the Foxes Path.
When I was 17, I worked in a factory for 3 years, it was the type of place where if you didn't fit in you'd get bullied.
Later, I thought about these unlikely scenarios that would take place on the shop floor. Like there was this young guy who was interested in the world (a wild fantasy) anyway he hears Desmond Tutu's speech, "...if you remain neutral during a time of injustice, then you are taking sides with the oppressor..." and it makes a big impression on him.
Van Halen- Runnin' with the devil
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No Devotion (12" Version)
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Dead Can Dance - 'Anabasis'
Compressor blades from a Rolls Royce Turbomeca Adour. This is the 17th one built and was fitted to a Jaguar.
I was up in San Francisco visiting friends. I met up with rustyjaw , TunnelBug, Dead Slow and Larry (sorry don't know your screen name) to do some exploring.
Rustyjaw suggested the location and it was great fun exploring the halls, various staircases and machinery left laying around.
Thanks guys, was greet meeting/seeing you all. We have to do that again sometime.