Hello and some trip reports Jan 22

[GowerGulch42]

Wow, that's all very cool! I haven't seen much from the upper terminal so this is really neat to see. I think you're right on all counts with your guesses/interpretations for artifacts. That is indeed a load resistor, and the tram was electric powered in it's later days, though this could certainly date from the early 20s or teens. Looks like some classic over-engineered electrics.