Spanish Industrial Heritage

⛏ The La Nalona Adit entrance is one of the oldest access points in Asturian mining history and reflects the technical evolution of the industry. Do you know what changes the mine entrance underwent and how this affected its authenticity? patrimoniuindustrial.com/en/fichas/la-n…

🗣 The RAIL of a rail is a fundamental part of the railroad track… but its function isn’t always well understood. José Manuel Arbesú, a train engineer with the Santa Ana Railroad, explains it to us in today’s oral history. 👀 Find out more here 👇 patrimoniuindustrial.com/en/memoriaoral…

🗣 In the railway industry, the term BRACE had a very specific meaning. In today's oral history, Juan Zamarreño, a RENFE train engineer, explains what it was and how it was used. 👀⬇️ patrimoniuindustrial.com/en/memoriaoral…

🏭 The Pravia Sugar Factory is an example of an ambitious industrial project that lasted barely two seasons. Do you know what factors led to its rapid failure, despite its modern facilities and good transportation links? patrimoniuindustrial.com/en/fichas/prav…

🏛️ The Museum of Mining and Industry (MUMI), which opened in 1994, offers insight into the history and technology of coal mining in Asturias. Do you know what dual purpose the MUMI serves, beyond simply hosting exhibitions? patrimoniuindustrial.com/en/fichas/mini…

🛤 The coal hoppers in Laviana are a unique reinforced concrete structure linked to rail transport and industrial supply. Can you tell us why this type of storage facility is uncommon in Asturias? patrimoniuindustrial.com/en/fichas/coal…

⛏ The Polio Mine, opened in the 1950s by Fábrica de Mieres, stands out for its unique design and as a fine example of modern mining architecture. Want to know what structural feature makes the Polio Mine’s headframes unique? 👀👇 patrimoniuindustrial.com/en/fichas/poli…

🗣 Beyond its usual meaning, SHELTER had a very specific use in the railway world. Arcadio Nicanor Álvarez, a fireman on the Tren del Peñón, explains it to us in today’s oral history. Find out more here ⬇️ patrimoniuindustrial.com/en/memoriaoral…

🗣 In the railway industry, terms like SHEETS or DUM TRUCKS had very specific meanings. In today’s oral history, Arcadio Nicanor Álvarez, a stoker on the Tren del Peñón, explains what they were and how they were used. 👀⬇️ patrimoniuindustrial.com/en/memoriaoral…

⚓ El Musel, which has been in operation since 1907, evolved from a coal-exporting hub into a major gateway for raw materials destined for Asturian industry. Do you know what major projects were launched starting in the second half of the 20th century? patrimoniuindustrial.com/en/fichas/el-m…

🚂 The Varela de Montes locomotive, built in 1881, is the sole surviving example of a series designed to tackle demanding routes. Do you know what technical features this locomotive incorporated to cope with particularly challenging lines? patrimoniuindustrial.com/en/fichas/vare…

🚂 As well as locomotives and carriages, the railway also had special vehicles designed for specific tasks. What specific roles did vehicles such as ‘trucks’, track inspection vehicles and handcars play in railway operations? patrimoniuindustrial.com/en/fichas/spec…

⛏ The Mosquil mine, part of the Urbiés group of the Turón Coalfields, was one of the last mountain mines in the valley, connected by rail to La Cuadriella. Do you know where the coal mined there was sent? patrimoniuindustrial.com/en/fichas/mosq…

🗣 In today’s oral history, Jesús Luis Rodríguez, a former ENSIDESA worker, tells us what the DRY DOCK was and what role it played in the day-to-day running of the factory. 👂 Listen to his words here ⬇️ patrimoniuindustrial.com/en/memoriaoral…

🗣 Do you know what a railway pointsman’s job involved❓ In today’s oral history, Laureano Prendes, a former worker on the Langreo Railway, explains what his role was and why it was so important to railway operations. 👂⬇️ patrimoniuindustrial.com/en/memoriaoral…

🚂 The Adaro locomotive, built by Duro Felguera in the post-war period, is an example of how Asturian industry replicated foreign models for its own railway use. Do you know which original model the Adaro locomotive was based on? patrimoniuindustrial.com/en/fichas/adar…

⚡ The Miranda power plant, built between 1956 and 1962 by Hidroeléctrica del Cantábrico, combines underground engineering with art. Do you know which allegorical figures appear on the ventilation shafts at the Miranda power plant? patrimoniuindustrial.com/en/fichas/mira…

🏥 The Duro Felguera Clinic, built in La Felguera, reflects the company’s commitment to looking after its workers since the late 19th century. Do you know what changes the infirmary building has undergone over the years? 👀⬇️ patrimoniuindustrial.com/en/fichas/duro…

⛏ El Terronal mines in Mieres were the largest mercury mining operation in Asturias, with over a century of activity focused on the extraction of cinnabar. Do you know which companies were involved in the exploitation of the El Terronal-La Peña deposit? patrimoniuindustrial.com/en/fichas/el-t…

🗣 In today’s oral history, Arcadio Nicanor Álvarez, a stoker on the Tren del Peñón, explains what a REGULATOR is and what role it played on the railway. 👀 Find it out here ⬇️ patrimoniuindustrial.com/en/memoriaoral…