Yes I have also been to the top, years ago. Imagine being up there if it was working!

(edit: insurance will not allow guests on the boom so it is closed now, but still can go inside the machine)

Go back if you get the chance. Since those days they have more machinery outside and built a very nice museum with lots of displays and pictures of coal mining. Camper hookups for those so inclined. Very nice privately funded locally supported deal. They are trying to raise funds right now for a new paint job.

John