254 - The Standedge Tunnel - Underground & Overground
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- In todays vlog we head through the Standedge Tunnel from Diggle to Marsdon. Well Michael does. George and Jo make the two hour walk over the top.
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Would anyone be interested in seeing a video of the complete time lapse journey through the tunnel? Reply to this comment or give it a thumbs up if you would.
Yes please.
Please, and thanks for the 2 for 1 day eh.
Yes please. It will bring back memories of our trip through the tunnel at the end of last May, as did this vlog. Other memories - being left grounded overnight by CRT , "You'll be right out there won't you? Promise we will be back in the morning" in the middle of the canal just below Pigtail Lock where you moored for the night. In CRT's defence, they had worked hard to get us that far and it was 6.30pm when they gave up.
Yes please as I am constantly fascinated with the level of engineering displayed and I know I will never get to see it in person. I live vicariously through you guys and gal. Take care and God Bless, Paul from Florida.
Definitely
George is so well trained. One word from you and he does whatever he likes.
Sometimes he behaves like a well trained dog. Other times he behaves like a very bad dog
@@MinimalList Either way he looks like a very happy dog which says a lot about the owners.
Many thanks Jo and Michael for another lovely vlog, I really enjoyed it. Being a bit of a canal geek I hope you'll allow me to correct a little bit of your commentary. The 240 yard extension of the tunnel at the Western (Diggle) end isn't new, but was built in 1893 in connection with the new double track railway tunnel. Also some bits of interesting info about the tunnel - Although the canal was officially closed in 1944 it is believed that the last boat through in 1948 was a 30ft cruiser called Ailsa Craig with L T C Rolt and Robert Aickman on board (founders of the Inland Waterways Association). The boat got stuck in the tunnel, and Tom Rolt decided to charge through the narrow bit, luckily managing to get through to Marsden without sinking. Out of the total cost to build the canal of £400,000 the tunnel cost £160,000 in 1811 (about £13M in 2020 money). There were several quite dramatic accidents in the tunnel over the years including a boat carrying stone window cills that capsized in 1855. The leggers were in the water for three hours and the tunnel had to be drained, so the boat, its load and the men could be rescued. Walking over the top may have been the safer option and I can understand the reluctance of many people to go through the tunnel. Thanks for letting me ramble on and I hope all three of you are safe and well after the weekend's storms.
Ahh, thanks for the correction, I was going off what I’d understood from our guide, but I may we’ll have misheard. Yes it’s had quite a history of mishaps and incidents... it’s funny I’ve got no trouble at all going caving, but Jo thinks I’m nuts! M
@@MinimalList My great uncle was buried alive in a gold mine, so, long story short, our family culture fears the underground (my grandmother was such a storyteller). However, after watching your trip through the mountain, I am very keen to tackle it too. I like you two.
It’s well worth the tackling! And, unlike an old school mine, it’s got several exits in case of trouble, so it’s much safer! M
Always enjoy seeing the 3 of you as you travel the uk waterways and thank you for sharing 👍👍
Thank you and thanks for watching!
I have been reading years of old issues of Waterways World magazine and just came across the news about the reopening of the Standedge Tunnel from March 2000. It was proposed for safety reasons to only use electric powered tub boats that would pull short "trains" of boats through the tunnel. There would be no use of internal combustion engines allowed. All the boat passengers would have had to ride in the tug boat, leaving their boats to bounce there way through the tunnel. But they were looking at ways to install bumpers to minimize damage to the boats. The only thing that I see in common between the old article and your video is the use of a volunteer to ride along and having to book transit times. Thanks from America.
Congratulations on being the first crew to acheive the Silver Propellor Award. We have been watching your vlogs from episode 1 over that last few months in preparation for starting our own narrow boat adventure on the 1st of March. We have certainly picked up loads of good tips and hints that will help us in the future. We are now up to date and will be looking out for your future vlogs with interest, now that we have:
Thumbs upped, Commented down below, Clicked Subscribe and Hit the Bell (or is that Hit Subscribe and Licked the Bell!!)
Stay safe and keep cruising on to complete all 38 SP locations
PS We love the way that George seems to check the mooring as Michael leaves to make sure that you haven't left anything behind.
Congrats on the silver propellor, and also for the earworm: the Wombles song, Underground, Overground wombling free, though you may be too young to remember. Great vlog, and a lovely way to end a stormy day! Take care you three.
Oops, sorry for the ear worm. I’m not too young to remember but michael is not British enough to know it.
I agree that the scenery that comes with this canal is stunning but the locks are diabolical especially when you are a lone boater. I also found the tunnel very interesting and Micheal i wore water proofs you must have bee soaked without them. keep on keeping on.
I really admire single handers who tackle this canal!
Great scenery over the top Jo......... Congratulations on the silver propeller. "So" ....... does this give George the Silver Bone award ??
Thank you! George should get an award for all that walking shouldn’t be!
That was amazing! The stunning views and the sunny weather, even if it might have been a bit nippy. It didn't seem to deter the crazy naked swimmers :-) I always spare a thought to the navvies who built the canals all those years ago. It's great that the tunnel and canal was restored for us to enjoy today. Thanks for taking us with you.
Yes! It’s incredible what they achieved isn’t it!
Great video. Congratulations on getting another silver propeller.
Thank you!
Enjoyed That! great seeing both views,👍 surprised that you didn't join in with the skinny dipping (don't blame you) 🙂 well done with with the 20th silver propellerer location, here's your fireworks balloons 🎆🎇🎈🎈🎈🎈
Thank you! Nice to have a little fanfare finally! Haha!
Really enjoyed this video. Looks like a great trip (even in the cold weather). Great time lapse in the tunnel. I was looking for Fred Dibnah but I enjoyed this more. Thank you!
Thank you so much. What a lovely compliment! 😊
I'm with you Joe, I'd prefer the walk. Will have to take a trip to the visitors center. Managed to get to the Anderton boat lift inspite of storm Ciara. The open day was cancelled but because we had made the trip to vlog the CRT kindly allowed us access to the lift and the control room. Thanks guys for your vlog brilliant as ever. Hope you have been mored somewhere safe at the moment. Take care you three. Cheers Alan.
Oh wow, glad you didn’t have a wasted trip. I bet it was fascinating
Absolutely Beautiful !! : )
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you!
Obviously 3 hard days, but excellent viewing, would like to traverse that tunnel
Well done on your silver propeller......I would love a trip through the tunnel....may have to have trip through on one of the day boats some time in the near future.....was laughing with you at the end of the vlog......thanks for sharing
Thank you! Glad to hear you enjoyed it. I’m not sure if you would be able to take a day boat through but the visitor centre runs trips on their boats
Think Jo and George got the better deal at least they stayed dry and beautiful countryside.
I agree. Luckily Michael also thinks he got the better deal.
If both of you were claustrophobic, could you hire someone to take the boat through the tunnel? Beautiful vlog!
Interesting question. I’ve no idea.
Great video guys loved it, if your ever on the PeaK Fotest canal near Woodley, Romiley and Marple I will come and meet you help with the locks and have a brew with you take care
Ooo, that sounds like an offer we can’t refuse. Fingers crossed we’ll be there later this year.
Hi Guys
If you come back through he tunnel please stop just before entering and see the plaque about the champion legger just before you enter the tunnel. I have watched several you tube vloggers recently and everyone seems to miss it, its right next to the cafe where the tour boats set off.\Also stop at grandpa greenes for ice cream in Diggle its a sin to miss it. The villages around Saddleworth are stunning -- Delph , Diggle, Dobcross, Uppermill. are all picturesque morr up next to Uppemill musuem and take time around the area you will love it, the people are so friendly aswell.
We stopped for Grandpa Greens in the way up. We mentioned it in the previous vlog. Also moored in Uppermill and loved it! Thanks for the other tips. Will look out for the plaque if we come back through
Simply a beautiful way to enjoy life.
Lovely video and yes Jo, I think I would have walked across the tops than go through the tunnel. Well done to you both on gaining your Silver Propeller . Good luck on your future travels.
The walk was stunning and I got very lucky with the weather! Thanks for watching
Many congratulations on your 20th silver propellor and for your transit of the Standedge Tunnel. Mind you, on a beautiful day like that, I think I would have preferred to walk over the top with Jo and George through such beautiful countryside.
Thank you. Yes the walk was breathtaking
Ahhhh the opening with george coming down the bank. AWESOME!
He’s a cutie!
Congratulations, wonderful video, love the contrast of the tunel and the walk over, amazing to consider the construction all those years ago. Thank you both.
Thank you! Yes the engineering in the tunnel is just amazing
Gal,, Guy, and Pup, where to begin. "Wonder Twin Powers Activate", OMG, we are showing our age, though I suspect I have at least a decade on you, most likely more (my screen name gives away my age). CONGRATULATIONS, YOU HAVE JUST COMPLETED YOUR 20th SILVER PROPELLER. WHAT WILL YOU DO NEXT?!?! Sorry,, that is as grand as I can get in typing, but it is heartfelt. As i stated below, the engineering never ceases to amaze me in that country. Jo,"why is there a naked guy over there?" Mike, "where?" urging Jo not to record. Jo, "why is there a naked girl over there?", Mike "WHERE?!?" LMAO!! And to reiterate what I stated below, yes please, time lapse tunnel as I will never get to see it in person and I live vicariously through you three.Take care and God Bless, Paul from Florida.
Thanks! Where to next is the rest of the system and most (if not all) of the remaining Silver Propeller locations, though considering we basically slammed to a halt the last couple of months due to stoppages and weather it remains to be seen how soon we’ll do the rest of it! M
When we went through the CRT ran a vehicle through the old railway tunnel (presumably the phones are cheaper) and we had a chance to get off at the adits and look at the railway tunnels.
Would have been nice to see some of the railway tunnels, so I’m jealous of you there. M
Thank you so much, this journey you are on just keeps getting better and better, well done.............
Thank you. That’s so nice to hear.
Congratulations and well done. Going under and over you seem to have had the best of both worlds.
I think we both preferred the route we took!
Awesome Video, Marsden is a great place to visit! Wish you guys had more time to enjoy! But another amazing part of your adventure! The Penines are truly a wonder!
Hopefully we’ll have more time when we come back through. Glad to hear you enjoyed it
Oh wow! that is interesting and intense. Thank you for sharing the highlights and challenges of your lifestyle. I keep telling Sadie that she has it good here on her 160 acres of farm and woodlands. Still, we keep thinking what having a narrowboat and big run for Sadie would be like.. Like having a large farm. A complex system to operate. Sadie keeps telling me, look at all the places she can run. At moment everything here is mud. Sadie isn't getting her long runs, and keeps watching your videos and George. I think she might be jealous. She can look about the entire area but can't run about on it, because of all the mud.
Hopefully the mud dries up soon... George has been having similar restrictions the last little while, as a storm has turned the whole of the towpath to sheer muck! M
Well done on the Silver Prop'. Love seeing the journey during Autumn/winter.
Thank you! Hopefully we’ll have caught up with real time by the time we get to spring!
That was sooooo awesome I would be walking on top too, but I loved see the tunnel. I got to live vicariously through both of you...and George too🐶
Thank goodness we got lucky with the weather. The views above the tunnel were stunning!
Great vlog guys thanks, as much as I love the tunnel the walk over the top looked breath taking and quite a climb. All down hill from there!
Nice one again thank you for sharing this with us sending regards to all of you 👏❤️😁xx
Thank you and thanks for watching! 😊
Congratulations on the Silver Propeller. Loved the tunnel. Enjoyed the trip over the tunnel. Be safe.
Thank you! Yes it was just stunning over the top!
Sheep ❤️ Beautiful video and scenery. I was amazed by the tunnel!
The tunnel was incredible as was the scenery. Thanks for watching
I have "been through this tunnel" with other vloggers, but I found this more informative and scenic..Cheers..
Aww thank you! That’s a lovely compliment!
What a great vlog and worth all the hard work and rain to get there, and it looks like you had fun which is why we move around in narrow boats. Well done.
It was a wonderful trip and well worth the effort to get there!
Mike wears that safety vest and hard hat like a Pro! Ya know, MOST peeps get a new canal guide when they buy a new boat.
Our boat cam with the guides and when we have looked at the new versions we find that hardly anything has changed. Seems like a waste of money
Congrats! You make it look like suffering and fun at the same time... love the views both underground and above.
That would’ve an accurate description!
We Always enjoyed these videos. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. Love the outtakes. 😂
Thanks for following along. It’s so nice to hear that you enjoy the videos!
Thanks for this video as a few years ago while visiting friends we walked a part of the canal at the outskirts of Colne
Congrats in the silver prop. George looked so dejected tied to the lock bollard. Yes a time lapse would be great. Cheers
The time lapse is on the way tomorrow. I think George was just fed up after a very long day.
This vid has more of a canal-y feel to it, for some reason. As the boat approaches each succeeding lock, there is usually a view down onto the next pond or channel. A strong sense of stepping down on water, and the locks look deeper. Yes, by all means do a time laps of the tunnel.
Congratulations on the Silver Propeller achieve. A wonderful vlog as always.
Thank you ! 😊
Beautiful and hilarious, what a combination!
Thank you! I think! Haha
That was awesome to see. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the next video. You are doing a great job.
Thank you. So glad you enjoyed it.
Awesome. One would think that they would have cameras in the tunnel, with a simple intercom at sections.... The longest tunnel I tillered was the long one on the Sour port ring in 1989. That one was fun when the prop got tangle up half way through.
Hmm, that doesn’t sound like fun!
@@MinimalList More fun than sunbathing on the Manchester Ship Canal. LOL
Wonderful video. We have been on the trip boat and would love to go all the way through. Well done folks.
Thank you! It’s really worth a visit isn’t it
That was brilliant. Very enjoyable. It's a facinatig set of tunnels. Glad we finally got to see your trip through it. Congratulations on the SIlver Propeller. When you said naked man swimming for some reason I immediately thought of Foxes Afloat. Loved the outakes good to see you guys still have a sense of humor after all the long arduious days.
Haha, I wouldn’t put it past The Foxes.
Hi guys
Great vlog you went through my stomping ground I live close to saddleworth so spend most weekends walking the dog, you are right it really is stunning I enjoy it in all seasons. Believe it or not you are allowed to swim in that reservoir it is part of a swimming club kids used to swim in there to get the mile badge. Enjoy the rest of the Huddersfield.
Wow what a lovely place to live! We loved it
Cool videos. Thanks for sharing your experiences
Thanks for watching! 😃
Congratulations on your 20th location and Silver Propeller Achievement! Thanks for taking us virtual gongoozlers along on the voyage.
Sparth Reservoir is a lido, and does indeed see skinny dipping! For many years local schools used it as the location for an "outdoor mile" competition, then it was closed, officially at least, after a fatality. It continued to be used in spite of No Swimming signs. Recently the local authority appear to have relented, and lido signs are again in evidence.
The Standedge canal tunnel serves as emergency access in case of an accident in the rail tunnel.
what is a lido?
@@SamSitar An outdoor swimming area.
I’m glad it’s a reservoir for the canals, not for drinking... don’t what to think about drinking post-skinny-dipped water! M
Hope you guys are ok as we have seen the pictures of the Calder, and thought you were heading that way
We are on the Stainforth & Keadby now and are fine. Thanks for asking! The Calder Valley looks just awful doesn’t it
Well done and such a great vlog thanks.
Thank you Annie 😀
I have only got as far as you entering the tunnel but I see you have Alastair as your chaperone. He took us through in the opposite direction in June last year, he is excellent.
He was great! I wonder how many times he has been through!
Fascinating to watch and great entertainment.
Thank you! That’s so nice to hear!
Now you are taunting us! Challenging locks, mahousive, challenging tunnel and stunning, Pennine views and villages? That's the stuff of dreams for an Enthusiastic Hire Boater. As long as there's a hire boat yard at either Ashton-under-Lyne or Huddersfield, I think the 'out and back' can be done, provided the tunnel can be coordinated.
My only problem at the moment is; my 'crew' want to try a wide beam boat for our next trip and that means South. I have a plan to form a second, 'retired' crew who won't need school holidays!
Congratulations on your 'Prop' - we want to see it. Do you have to collect it, is it presented or does it just arrive in the post? Also, it was good to see you so triumphant, nekid men (and woman?) notwithstanding. Well done guys.
Thanks! Definitely do he Huddersfield, if you can work around the crewing issues! The Silver Propeller actually just arrived recently in the mail, we’ll have to get it into a video soon (although it may be a while till they video actually goes out, as Jo’s still trying to catch us up). M
Cool strobe effect speeding thru the tunnel.
I’m thinking of releasing the whole of the time-lapse if people want to see it.
@@MinimalList full trip would be great, but please no buckets of water every 30 minutes.
Nice vlog! Thanks for bringing us along - the mountains were beautiful. BTW, lock 36E is mislabeled as 46E in the video.
Oops! Thanks for letting me know.
Another great canal experience - you really are notching them up! You probably have future plans mapped out, but can I suggest something slightly different - the Fens. This would include the Middle Levels (via River Nene), Denver Sluice (via Salters Lode) and the River Great Ouse up to Bedford. I can confirm it's a great experience, if a little different to the usual canal network.
We are heading that way... probably be spring 2021 as well be coming across The Wash!
@@MinimalList Wow!
Congrats on getting there, getting through and no 20.
Thank you!
What is going on here! We get to see the naked man, but miss out on the naked woman. Great Video again, the tunnel was very interesting, and as always your commentary about the history of those things you encounter on the journey was great. I am not sure why the National Treasure has so many subscribers when your channel is so much more interesting! Keep up the great work. Regards, A Fan from Aus.
To be fair you could hardly see the semi naked man! Thanks for such a lovely compliment!
Careful. A comment like that might add several CCs to the national treasures head size😉
Stunning views from the over the top walk Jo and very interesting in the tunnel. I'd have to go over and under I think.
Awesome congratulations
Thank you!
Michael you looked like a proper navvy with that helmet and hi viz jacket....
So once again Congrats 🎉🍾🎊 on the 20th Silver Propeller!
Nice vid! In the tunnel I haven’t seen it done from the south before👍
So you duck to enter the tunnel then a foot or 2 later you pop your head up ‘THUD’.... hahaha :P
Thank you! Hopefully we’ll go back and do it the other way too!
After you get out of the East? I’m thinking you’ll be in the drains and the wash in the spring, after the great rest and sleep and work for fuel money. As always awesome!
Not enough money to get me to go thru that tunnel .I was claustrophobic, watching on tv.great video.
I don’t blame you! Two hours underground is not for everyone
Good video! Thank you!
I enjoyed the commentary through the tunnel. Thank you!
You suspect the water loss in the lock was because of the poorly maintained lock gates? 🧐
Only recently I found out that the CRT is a non-profit , rather than a sub branch of the UK government services. So they don’t collect dues to filter up to some giant coffer to be mismanaged like happens too often in another country which will remain nameless. Having been introduced to various working parts of the CRT via TH-cam videos by Cruising the Cut, Foxes Afloat and Let’s Explore, I am even more impressed with the CRT. I don’t know how much your dues are, nor how many other craft owners pay CRT fees, nor how many people the CRT employs vs how many CRT Volunteers there are. I don’t know how many facilities for building things like new gates exist. I don’t know how many facilities they maintain , nor the cost of the maintenance. I don’t have a clue. But they can’t remain a non profit if they are making a profit of any significance that doesn’t roll back in to things like gate repair and replacement and such. But I do know non profits, being a founding member of several and being routinely ‘volunteered’ to work on the Executive Councils and insuring things are seen to, rules are established fairly and followed by the leadership and having oversight in the area of fund raising and allocations, I have a healthy respect for an operation of that size and scope. When something like that is neglected, it is almost always due to a lack of funding or staffing and staffing deficiencies are usually a funding issue at the core. I don’t work for the CRT, know or met any member of the CRT or their family or friends. I don’t have a horse in that arena or even a neighboring one. I am just throwing that out for you to consider as I have not been hearing that CRT dues fluctuate or have been steadily rising. And I suspect this could have been left unsaid but I said it nonetheless. Sorry if I offend.
How far was the walk overland, Jo? Is there anything along the top like roads or buildings? And about how much walking do you do on a ‘moving day’. Have you ever worn a device that tracks such things? You seem to walk a great deal, so casually and routinely. I rarely get more in than a mile a day unless I intentionally walk for walking’s sake. I am curious to know and tip my hat even before you answer because I am impressed!
Until next video, stay warm and have fun! R
She gets in a good few miles on every cruise, usually around 5-7, but more like 3 when it’s cold and wet... she likes to walk, and George is glad for that!
As for the CRT license fees, that’s actually about 1/4 is their budget, the majority of which comes from rents on land and various government subsidies and corporate donations... which tends to mean that money goes a little more readily to facilities that offer commercial opportunities and / or tourist traffic more than it does to things that only benefit boaters. Lock maintenance is definitely an area where concerns have been raised on an ongoing and increasing basis since the CRT took over from the old British Waterways... I think it’s mainly not an issue of funding so much as back in the day there was more experienced maintenance crew who were paid staff, whereas nowadays a lot of such work is contractors brought in only when things go critical. It’s not us giving them a dig, they’ve developed a bit of a reputation for not getting maintenance of the basic hardware quite right in recent years, though we’d say the general trend is improving. M
Really lovely canal...enjoyed the tunnel and Jo's walk across the top...really great vlog ...is the red blob on George's collar his water bowl ?.....or his very own gopro for his vlog
The red blob was George’s Neckerchief, he wears it for special adventures.
That was I think my favourite vlog 😂
Hi guys, that was a great journey. That tunnel ARRGGHH! Not on your Nelly, No WAY! I'm walking over the top with Jo and George. 2+ hours entombed in a leaky tunnel? Not my idea of fun at all.
The Silver Propellor is a great idea to reward people for taking up the challenge and making sure that quieter parts of the network see some traffic. So you have your 20, Congratulations! Now, how many more to go and will you be trying to 'catch them all'? Will you get a certificate or plaque to recognise your achievement? Perhaps a nice pennant to fly off your tiller?
PS: If you were like the Narrowboat Chef crew and flew a flag off your tiller, would it be the Aussie red Ensign, the US flag or something else appropriate?
We got a little silver propeller plaque for the boat from the IWA. I think there are about 40 locations in all and yes, we’ll be trying to catch them all!
@@MinimalList I like the idea of a plaque but can you imagine the bragging rights if you had a little pennant to tag onto your tiller showing a silver propellor? Wow! How cool would that be? Flying just above Jo's Aussie flag too ;)
VERY cool!
Thank you 😊
Congrats on getting the silver propeller is there a gold one if you get them all
Thank you. I don’t think so but we are still going to try!
Why anyone would choose to go through that hell hole is beyond my comprehension!!😮😮
Michael.exe almost gave himself whiplash and needed a reboot after ' Why is there a naked woman up there?" imgur.com/yTwV4Uj
Hi great video just wondering there was a guy on breakfast TV doing a sponsored walk Kieth the speedo man lol
well done on your 20 th spc Did you know you can claim a bronze award also ? Having completed Tittford pools on bcn if you send proof to the bcns you get a bronze award then its carry on up the cut for the gold??
We didn’t know that. Thanks... we did miss a few, not sure if we’ll make it back to them
Did George get a bit of a shock... having to climb hills rather than his usual (mostly) level runnng track? That's a long walk over top.
No... he pretty much pulled me all the way up! Haha!
Balloons just to say well done. I know it is just a little behind the time. Cheers peeps.
Ps ballons did not open. Just have to imagine them .
I’m imagining! Thank you! 😊
Did you stop and get the silver propeller at the visitor center?
No. The IWA sent it to us!
wow 2 hours to go through.
Yeah! Not a good one id you are claustrophobic!
I like tunnels and caves etc but two hours!! 😳😟Just wondering if Michael would have been okay if he'd had to go through alone?
I’d have been fine, though I’d have taken longer to make it through. I really don’t mind depth, it’s heights that get me! M
I’m with Jo, film the guy in the Speedo!!!
Haha!
Could you please maybe make a video of the tunnel only in full length and realtime?
We only filmed in time lapse I’m afraid. We don’t have enough batteries or storages to film for two hours in real time unfortunalty!
How high is the interior of the tunnel, and what measurement does your boat have to fall below to qualify to go through? Just curious, what is your interior ceiling height? Thank you!
PUPPY! OK...now I'm happy....
Michael
Tunnels : No worries
PontSilly Aqueduct: ...ehhh some worrires
Haha. Very true!
I couldn't go through that tunnel.I get claustrophobia.I would walk away,or at least over the top..
It’s not so bad, if you can handle the moderately tight space of a narrowboat itself the tunnel would likely be fine... but I’ll admit it’s not for everyone! M
How is it both the highest & deepest canal?
Highest and deepest tunnel... it’s the highest above sea level, and being under the Pennines it’s the deepest below the surface of the Earth. M
What is the stop half way through the tunnel?
I didn't wait until the end. Sorry.
No worries! Hope you got the answer!
what a long tunnel. much later they should build a new tunnel.
Three and a quarter miles long!
Wombling free.
Haha!
Can’t believe I saw the vid this early.
🤞🏻hope you like it! 👍🏻
Yeah totaly... b roll was good as usual also.
Hoping all y'all are safe in the nasty weather over there at the moment, "Hurricane-force winds pound UK and Europe, upend travel, SHEILA NORMAN-CULP, Associated Press • February 9, 2020. ... Named by the U.K. Met Office weather agency, the storm brought massive gusts that hit 93 mph (150 mph) at the northern Welsh village of Aberdaron and 86 mph (138 kph) at the Welsh town of Capel Curig. A British Airways plane is thought to have made the fastest ever flight by a conventional airliner from New York to London. The fierce winds propelled a Boeing 747-436 to make the 3,500-mile transatlantic journey from New York to London in just 4 hours and 56 minutes, landing 102 minutes early and reaching a top speed of 825 mph (1,327 kph), according to flight tracking website Flightradar24. Two Virgin Airlines flights also roared across the Atlantic, with all three smashing the previous subsonic New York-to-London record of 5 hours and 13 minutes, Flightradar24 reported. ..."
We’ve been seeing lots of flooding on line but we haven’t been hit too badly. It’s been blustery most of the day but u think we got off lightly compared to lots of other people
Good to see that neither of you suffer from Seasonal Affected Disorder if this video is anything to go by.
Well Micheal does. And it’s been a tough year so far. But we’ll get there
Hi guy's enjoyed the video time lapse was abit to fast
Traveling through the tunnel at high speed reminds me of Willy Wonka and the chocolate factory the tunnel scene
Haha, just less chocolatey