Zymoetz Tramway Pictures

Zymoetz Tramway
parked on the North side of the Copper river
Run by a 10hp Briggs and Stratton, and hydraulic motor,
this was the only way across the Copper River to get to Zymoetz radio site,
after the bridge washed out in the mid 60's.
Would require 2 trips across depending on test gear required that month.
Every month routines had to be done on Diesels and Radio system.
This tramway was washed out in the 1978 flood, and replaced,
then washed out again in the early 80’s, not to be replaced.

Tramway Parked at South Side
motor can be seen covered in a canvas tarp
Due to vandalism, the motor had
to be removed after each trip.
The hydraulic's had quick connect fittings
to enable a quick install.
The old chev panel truck
can be seen parked on the other side.
We had a garage to park it and the snowcat
on the other side, just up around the bend
on the access road that is visible
Only thing we had trouble with on the north side
was the porcupines eating the heater hoses off.
They love the salt in the rubber it seems.

This is a view of the Tramway Operating
Snowcat and Truck can be seen parked on other side

Aerial Picture of the Tramway Area
Apr 1972
Lots of Moose tracks visible in foreground

Tramway Side view, from Water's edge

View from across the Copper River, looking back to town side

View of the Tramway Carriage,
showing removable motor assembly

Tramway was washed out in 1978 flood.

Zymoetz Garage

Bottom photos courtesy Brian Wolfe Collection