Thoughts of a canal cruise probably evoke impressions of a gentle, relaxed glide on tranquil waters.
But now and then, you just have to put your back into it.

Now that was some very interesting footage Mr. B.    I really liked the design of the 1st bridge.  It looked a bit hard to move it off the canal but much easier to put it back in place.

The canal boat at about 2:53 must have been in a serious hurry as he was in no mood to stand off while the poor guy was cranking the handle as fast as he could.  Looked like he just missed scraping the bottom of the bridge.  

What a cool contraption! How is the first "pull up" bridge operated? Manually as well?

DowntownRDB Posted at 4-12 13:53
Now that was some very interesting footage Mr. B.    I really liked the design of the 1st bridge.  It looked a bit hard to move it off the canal but much easier to put it back in place.

The canal boat at about 2:53 must have been in a serious hurry as he was in no mood to stand off while the poor guy was cranking the handle as fast as he could.  Looked like he just missed scraping the bottom of the bridge.

Hi RDB. There's a fair bit of exercise to be had when narrow-boating
That manoeuvre at 2m53 wasn't as bad as it looked from my perspective. The guy on the boat would be in line with edge of the cut (canal) and could assure himself that there was enough clearance.

Depp Posted at 4-12 21:22
What a cool contraption! How is the first "pull up" bridge operated? Manually as well?

Hi Depp.  The second bridge was electrically operated - which I'm sure they were glad about. Winding them up and down manually is hard work

Could that be the same bridge as in this shot - https://barryandsandra.com/wp-co ... 580115-1024x576.jpg

DAFlys Posted at 4-12 23:34
Could that be the same bridge as in this shot - https://barryandsandra.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/P1580115-1024x576.jpg

Yes.  At first I was confused by the bridge number (22) as I only filmed at three successive ones, of which the first (rotating) bridge was 25, as you can see.  But then I realised that there is a stone bridge (23) as well.  At walking pace it was easy to overtake and wait for them to catch up at each obstacle

Blériot53 Posted at 4-12 23:55
Yes.  At first I was confused by the bridge number (22) as I only filmed at three successive ones, of which the first (rotating) bridge was 25, as you can see.  But then I realised that there is a stone bridge (23) as well.  At walking pace it was easy to overtake and wait for them to catch up at each obstacle

So youve taken to chasing boats too.  .  That shot with the tractor was the one that popped up the other day when I looked at your route.    It's a curious design.

DAFlys Posted at 4-12 23:57
So youve taken to chasing boats too.  .  That shot with the tractor was the one that popped up the other day when I looked at your route.    It's a curious design.

It's easier than chasing rainbows
Curious design?  The tractor, or the bridge?
The bridge is a standard cantilever bridge. Some are electrically operated, but others have to be wound by hand.

Blériot53 Posted at 4-13 00:06
It's easier than chasing rainbows
Curious design?  The tractor, or the bridge?
The bridge is a standard cantilever bridge. Some are electrically operated, but others have to be wound by hand.

I meant the bridge,   we dont really get them like that here so to me its unusual.  

DAFlys Posted at 4-13 00:10
I meant the bridge,   we dont really get them like that here so to me its unusual.

I think @Montfrooij might be familiar with them.

Blériot53 Posted at 4-13 00:12
I think @Montfrooij might be familiar with them.

Yes,   I think he posted something similar from Sweden.  

DAFlys Posted at 4-13 00:14
Yes,   I think he posted something similar from Sweden.

I expect they've got hundreds of them in Holland too.  Or should say, The Netherlands

Blériot53 Posted at 4-13 00:26
I expect they've got hundreds of them in Holland too.  Or should say, The Netherlands

never did figure out the name change there.

Blériot53 Posted at 4-12 21:57
Hi RDB. There's a fair bit of exercise to be had when narrow-boating
That manoeuvre at 2m53 wasn't as bad as it looked from my perspective. The guy on the boat would be in line with edge of the cut (canal) and could assure himself that there was enough clearance.

Good to know.  In watching the video it sure looked like he was cutting it way too close.  Keep up the great work Mr. B.

DAFlys Posted at 4-13 00:35
never did figure out the name change there.

Well I'm sure Monty will correct me if I'm wrong, but the country is The Netherlands, and Holland is one part (northern) of it.

DowntownRDB Posted at 4-13 02:25
Good to know.  In watching the video it sure looked like he was cutting it way too close.  Keep up the great work Mr. B.

Wait until I spot one going through the locks - that's labour-intensive too. And there's a flight of them in Marple

Cool

Jake. A Posted at 4-13 04:31
Cool

I find it amusing that I can walk from one end of the canal spur to the other (about 12Kms) faster than they can progress. So I can stop occasionally and set up the Action 2 ready for when they arrive at a certain point

Blériot53 Posted at 4-13 00:12
I think @Montfrooij might be familiar with them.

Looks great.
I'm not familiar with these ones (manually operated), but I'm sure there are some in NL.

Montfrooij Posted at 4-13 07:22
Looks great.
I'm not familiar with these ones (manually operated), but I'm sure there are some in NL.

I've only seen the one electrically-operated one over here so far.

Blériot53 Posted at 4-13 03:28
Wait until I spot one going through the locks - that's labour-intensive too. And there's a flight of them in Marple

I'll definitely be on the lookout for that production.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 4-13 12:25
I'll definitely be on the lookout for that production.

It will depend on luck, more than anything else.  Me happening to be passing the locks as a narrowboat makes its way through.  Sometimes you could sit there all day and not see one.

Blériot53 Posted at 4-13 12:11
I've only seen the one electrically-operated one over here so far.

The ones we have around my place have been fixed a long time ago.

Blériot53 Posted at 4-13 03:22
Well I'm sure Monty will correct me if I'm wrong, but the country is The Netherlands, and Holland is one part (northern) of it.

Its complicated,   seems the official name is Kingdom of the Netherlands,  and they have a website explaining it all called holland.com

https://www.holland.com/global/t ... ands-vs-holland.htm

Montfrooij Posted at 4-13 23:00
The ones we have around my place have been fixed a long time ago.

We're a bit behind the times compared to your country

Blériot53 Posted at 4-13 23:53
We're a bit behind the times compared to your country

Fixed was maybe not the right word. They can't move anymore.

DAFlys Posted at 4-13 23:16
Its complicated,   seems the official name is Kingdom of the Netherlands,  and they have a website explaining it all called holland.com

https://www.holland.com/global/tourism/getting-around/information/general/netherlands-vs-holland.htm

I think we need @Montfrooij to help us out

Montfrooij Posted at 4-13 23:55
Fixed was maybe not the right word. They can't move anymore.

Oh.  SO they don't open any more?  So no boats can pass?

Blériot53 Posted at 4-13 23:58
I think we need @Montfrooij to help us out

I stick to 'The Netherlands'.
Which is the correct term.
But Holland is also used very often.

Blériot53 Posted at 4-14 00:01
Oh.  SO they don't open any more?  So no boats can pass?

Exactly.
We also have drawbridges that do open, but not around where I live.

Blériot53 Posted at 4-13 23:58
I think we need @Montfrooij to help us out

Indeed,  and while we wait did you see this drone leaflet to have to hand out to any Karens that might be an issue


https://static1.squarespace.com/ ... 47596482/SUB250.pdf

Montfrooij Posted at 4-14 00:02
I stick to 'The Netherlands'.
Which is the correct term.
But Holland is also used very often.

I knew we could rely on you for a definitive answer

Montfrooij Posted at 4-14 00:03
Exactly.
We also have drawbridges that do open, but not around where I live.

OK. They do make an interesting feature, at least.

DAFlys Posted at 4-14 00:04
Indeed,  and while we wait did you see this drone leaflet to have to hand out to any Karens that might be an issue

Excellent!  Downloaded and saved for later printing.  Cheers.

DAFlys Posted at 4-14 00:04
Indeed,  and while we wait did you see this drone leaflet to have to hand out to any Karens that might be an issue

That looks good!

Blériot53 Posted at 4-14 00:12
I knew we could rely on you for a definitive answer

It is 'my' definitive answer. This does not mean it is 'the only truth'

Blériot53 Posted at 4-14 00:12
OK. They do make an interesting feature, at least.

Yeah, and they also maintain them, so they are here to stay.
Seems like they have installed a new bridge that is prepared for the event that is should be opened not long ago.
https://www.google.com/maps/@52.4241383,6.0790013,3a,27.6y,231.02h,83.53t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1szPKu-grTWdo7K-GAFc694g!2e0!5s20220401T000000!7i16384!8i8192
It was not present in Juli 2021 judging by older photos.

Montfrooij Posted at 4-14 01:42
That looks good!

Useful indeed

Montfrooij Posted at 4-14 01:44
Yeah, and they also maintain them, so they are here to stay.
Seems like they have installed a new bridge that is prepared for the event that is should be opened not long ago.
https://www.google.com/maps/@52.4241383,6.0790013,3a,27.6y,231.02h,83.53t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1szPKu-grTWdo7K-GAFc694g!2e0!5s20220401T000000!7i16384!8i8192

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