Audlem flight closed

[Hastings]

The poor state of the top gate heel post at lock 7 at Audlem means the flight of 15 is closed - two days before the Gathering of Historic Boats.  Up to half the entries would have come this way.  But it will still go ahead, even if with fewer boats.   

[beerbeerbeerbeerbeer]

That’s bad news

Ive been enjoying watching the boats make their way towards you.

And Saturn was pulled past by horse here too.

So Saturn won’t make it this year?

[frangar]

49 minutes ago, Hastings said:

The poor state of the top gate heel post at lock 7 at Audlem means the flight of 15 is closed - two days before the Gathering of Historic Boats.  Up to half the entries would have come this way.  But it will still go ahead, even if with fewer boats.   

I hope some form of temporary repair might be thought about but it seems no one is left with any knowledge to realise whats happening until its too late these days

 

[TheBiscuits]

13 minutes ago, frangar said:

I hope some form of temporary repair might be thought about but it seems no one is left with any knowledge to realise whats happening until its too late these days

 

 

That's why they are asking for volunteer asset inspectors.  Are you applying?

[frangar]

4 minutes ago, TheBiscuits said:

 

That's why they are asking for volunteer asset inspectors.  Are you applying?

They have asset inspectors.....they just dont seem to react when items are flagged....do you think volunteer ones will be a cure for that? Oh and FYI I already volunteer for the trust...do you?

[Arthur Marshall]

I think every lock on the flight to Red Bull south of Church Lawton was missing a paddle, and two locks were completely out of commission with two bust. Some had labels, some didn't. It's repair only on total failure these days, and however many volunteers they get reporting stuff aint going to make any difference at all.

Planning a trip is virtually impossible, and has been for the past couple of years. But the new towpaths are nice.

[Hastings]

2 hours ago, Goliath said:

That’s bad news

Ive been enjoying watching the boats make their way towards you.

And Saturn was pulled past by horse here too.

So Saturn won’t make it this year?

Hi Glenn.  Saturn won't make it to the Gathering at Audlem.  But wait a moment - it's a fly-boat.  Maybe it can fly down the flight and land in the Town Pound....

[Graham_Robinson]

Timing here is impeccable.
Have vandals been blamed?

[agg221]

Unless some form of repair is effected, we are one of the boats which will no longer be there (although we might get as close as we can).

 

To an extent, I am less concerned about that, more concerned about getting through and then not being able to get back as we don't have a viable option if that happens.

 

Alec

[Arthur Marshall]

1 hour ago, Graham_Robinson said:

Timing here is impeccable.
Have vandals been blamed?

A CRT spokesman said: "We believe the problem of rot has been caused by the constant immersion of the post in water. We have alleviated this problem on the T&M by closing Todbrook for several years and thus ensuring the posts stay dry. The problem at Hassal Green will therefore not occur again this century, and we are planning to divert all the water from the Llangollen into the reservoir to bring the Shroppie to the same standard. "

After a short pause he added:" Aren't the towpaths looking nice? " just before being flattened by two electric bikes and a six year old on a motorised scooter.

[Graham_Robinson]

Aah, that old chestnut, the post in water syndrome.
Perhaps they could be removed overnight to dry out and replaced in the morning?

[Mike Tee]

Canal - Locks - Water

who would ever expect to see those three words linked together?

(unless they were in northern Canada)

[MtB]

10 hours ago, Graham_Robinson said:

Aah, that old chestnut, the post in water syndrome.
Perhaps they could be removed overnight to dry out and replaced in the morning?

 

Or as a gongoozler once asked me, why not just get rid of the gates completely and just drive the boat straight through? 

 

I bet CRT haven't thought of THAT!

 

 

[frangar]

11 minutes ago, MtB said:

 

Or as a gongoozler once asked me, why not just get rid of the gates completely and just drive the boat straight through? 

 

I bet CRT haven't thought of THAT!

 

 

Please dont suggest it......

[magnetman]

 

 

15 minutes ago, MtB said:

 

Or as a gongoozler once asked me, why not just get rid of the gates completely and just drive the boat straight through? 

 

I bet CRT haven't thought of THAT!

 

 

 

Flash locks should sort the men from the boys. 

 

 

Did you definitely want a boat? 

 

[Graham_Robinson]

2 hours ago, MtB said:

 

Or as a gongoozler once asked me, why not just get rid of the gates completely and just drive the boat straight through? 

 

I bet CRT haven't thought of THAT!

 

 

Actually I thought of that last night in a dream or was it a nightmare?
I could see the historics in hysterics as they ride the flume down Audlem passing the Shroppie Fly at some speed. Absolutely no time to pop into the mill to purchase a book on lock repairs.

Edited July 27, 2023 by Graham_Robinson
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[Sea Dog]

6 hours ago, Graham_Robinson said:

....passing the Shroppie Fly at some speed.

Not necessarily a bad thing over the past few years.

[frangar]

1 hour ago, Sea Dog said:

Not necessarily a bad thing over the past few years.

Latest reports are it’s really good with latest landlord 

[Rob-M]

Yes, it was very busy and lots of people having food when we were there last month.

[Sea Dog]

17 minutes ago, frangar said:

Latest reports are it’s really good with latest landlord 

After numerous disappointments over the last few years, I'm really pleased to hear that. I shall happily give it yet another try (once I can get that way)! 

[frangar]

Rumour has it that CRT are working on a temporary fix and if successful Lock 7 should be open sometime today...I have to say Im glad they are trying to fix it ...even if it doesnt last then at least they are making some progress...fingers crossed all round.

[Rob-M]

Just seen an update stoppage notice to say scaffolding is installed and they are working on a temporary fix to resume navigation.

[Graham_Robinson]

Just opened

 

[matty40s]

You can get canoes past the scaffolding.

[Graham_Robinson]

Like I said it's just opened..