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Trackman
A workman who keeps mine tracks in repair.
Trapper
Trapper boy, a boy stationed at an underground door, to open and close it when boxes pass, and thus control the air current.
Travelling Way
A passageway for men and horses in and out of the mine.
Trip
A number of boxes drawn by power, as for rake.
Tunnel
The passageway between two mines or systems of working, driven horizontally across the measures.


 

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