shaftandcar
Shaftandcar is a term that can refer to several related concepts within mining and mechanical engineering. At its most basic, it describes a system involving a shaft, which is a vertical or inclined excavation, and a car, which is a conveyance designed to travel within that shaft. This system is fundamental to the extraction of minerals and resources from underground mines.
In mining, shaft-and-car systems are used to transport ore, waste rock, personnel, and equipment between the
Beyond mining, the term can also be used more broadly to describe any enclosed or guided conveyance