Re: Dutton Stop Lock - broken paddle

On Sat, 29 Oct 2005 14:51:30 +0100, Malcolm N.....
<malcolm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>On Sat, 29 Oct 2005 14:36:00 +0100, Tim Leech <duttondock@xxxxxxxxxx>
>wrote:
>
>>The top paddle on the stop lock is broken, and the lock will require
>>draining to sort it out properly.
>>
>>The lock is being manned by BW staff during 'working hours' over the
>>weekend, and the current plan is to do the repairs on Monday.
>>No official word yet, but I should think the lock will be closed for
>>most of the day.
>>
>
>Can't they leave the lock open like they did on the max exodus from
>the National ?.
>
>Or do the pounds differ in height a lot ?.
>
>
There's about 4" difference at the moment, and the Bridgewater is
dropping as there's a stiff SW breeze blowing the water to Manchester.

They never 'left' the lock open, it was always controlled by BW staff
and closed after a 'wave' of boats had passed. This was done just to
avoid a build up of boats between lock and tunnel. The difference was
less than at present.

Cheers
Tim

Dutton Dry-Dock
Traditional & Modern canal craft repairs
Vintage diesel engine service
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