When The Bell Sounds

Frontierland, in Parc Disneyland, Paris, is a successful mining town, which is still operating today. The mine trains on Big Thunder Mountain take you through some of these mines, albeit with a sense of mystery and intrigue as they are 'runaway' of sorts.

However, when spending time in Thunder Mesa itself, it is important to take heed of any safety instructions or notices that are posted. Such as this one, for those who may be working in or around the mines themselves.


Code of Mine Signals
Signal Bells
1 Bell Hoist, 1 Bell Stop (if in motion)
2 Bells lower men, 3 Bells hoist men
4 Bells blasting signal,; engineer must answer by raising cage or bucket a few feet and letting it back slowly.
Then 1 Bell hoist men away from blast.
5 Bells steam on, 6 Bells steam off.
7 Bells air on, 8 Bells air off. 3-2-2 down drills, 3-2-3 send down pick.
9 Bells danger signal (case of fire or other danger), then ring number of station where danger exists. No person shall ring any signal bell except the station tender, except in case of danger, or when the main shaft is being sunk. Engineers must slow up when passing stations when men are on the cage.