New Lock Gates

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  1. daitheplant

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    They are in the process of renovating the entire 14 lock lift.:dbgrtmb:
     
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    Get in there, bet theres loads of treasure:thumbsup:
     
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    I would think so. If I had the time I would volunteer.:D Got my own wellies.:heehee::heehee:
     
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    We replaced the 17 locks with this wonder of the world

    The Falkirk Wheel: Find out all about The Wheel

    It only uses the energy of EIGHT boiling kettles to lift the barge or yacht
    and the use of it for shipping is FREE

    It is only the punters that go to see it and have a trial ride that pay the £8 each :-)

    Jack McH
     

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      If the Thames Barrier scares Val, she'll need some fresh underwear after seeing that one Jack:heehee:

      Good on the Eco Friendly bit:dbgrtmb:
       
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      One of our llocal llocks

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        That is very impressive. It’s now on my list of things to go and see when (if?!) I retire.
        It’s low power consumption reminds me of the cliff railway at Lynton & Lynmouth on Exmoor, which uses no power at all.

        Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway - Devon
         
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        I've been on that, its great:dbgrtmb:
         
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        Me too :)

        Sad story in the museum at the bottom about the Lynmouth flood in the 1950s though :(
         
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