Ore Car #590

Object/Artifact

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Kennedy Gold Mine

Name/Title

Ore Car #590

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.1180

Description

Large welded ore car with 12 inch wheels for 18 inch track. Made by C.S. Card Co., Denver, CO. Box is 39.5 inches wide by 62 inches long and 14 inches deep. Used by the US Vandadium Co., probably in mines in Colorado. Used 1930-1950

Use

Used in stopping operations where large chunks of ore or boulders are loaded. Low sides made it easier to load. Add on panels used to make a bigger load.

Collection

Kennedy Gold Mine

Category

Yard Artifact

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Yard Number

Other Number

70

Dimensions

Width

39-1/2 in

Depth

14 in

Length

62 in

Location

Location

Outside Space

Outside Yard

Date

June 18, 2026

Notes

Ore car area by parking lot

Provenance

Notes

Donated by Phil Kreiss

Create Date

June 18, 2026

Update Date

June 18, 2026