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Swinging!

The Alena is leaving Neptune's Staircase and heading towards Loch Linnhe. In the picture you can see the A830 road bridge and the railway bridge over the Caledonian Canal have been swung open to allow her to pass through them. On the far left is the edge of the signal box that controls the railway bridge.

Neptune's Staircase, designed by Thomas Telford is a series of eight locks and is the longest staircase lock in the country.


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Roger (Grisly) said:

A very well composed image with lots of interest including the swing bridges and what looks to be a hard-working boat while the person looking on gives a great ideal of scale.

HFF and good weekend!
4 months ago

Ecobird replied to Roger (Grisly):

Thank you very much Roger, and for the kind invitations also
HFF and have a good weekend
4 months ago

William Sutherland said:

Fabulous capture! HFF!

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4 months ago ( translate )

Ecobird replied to William Sutherland:

Thank you very much William. It is fascinating to watch the boats passing through the locks here
4 months ago

Nicole Merdrignac said:

HFF. Superbe photo. Merci pour l'explication. Bon vendredi . Nicole .
4 months ago ( translate )

Old Owl said:

HFF, Carol. I hope your day and your weekend are terrific.

These rises are great fun, aren't they. I have many fond memories of the Bingley Five Rise in Yorkshire which are very steep but not as long as this staircase. A great picture and information. Thank you.
4 months ago

Pam J said:

WONDERFUL ENGINEERING
4 months ago ( translate )

uwschu said:

hFF Carol, dann wünsche ich dir einen beschwingten Tag
4 months ago ( translate )

Schussentäler said:

Die Fahrt eines Schiffs durch eine Schleuse ist immer sehr interessant zu betrachten.
Ein sehr schönes Bild. HFF und ein erholsames Wochenende
4 months ago ( translate )

Ecobird replied to Schussentäler:

Oh yes I agree with you. We have lost many hours watching the boats passing through the locks. It is fascinating

Beest wishes. HFF and have a good weekend
4 months ago

Pat Del said:

Bon voyage pour l'Alena !
4 months ago ( translate )

Günter Klaus said:

Und es geht jetzt den Kanal entlang,schön hast du dieses Arbeitsschiff aufgenommen liebe Carol :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Tag,liebe Grüße Güni :))
4 months ago ( translate )

Makrofan said:

Sehr schön! Wünsche dir ein sonniges Wochenende!
4 months ago ( translate )

Trudy Tuinstra said:

fantastic. HFF
4 months ago ( translate )

Gudrun said:

A fascinating construction! I was lucky to watch it once... HFF and a good weekend!
4 months ago