272. The deepest, highest, longest canal tunnel in Britain

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Opened originally in 1811, the Standedge (pronounced "Stannedge", apparently) canal tunnel is a legendary boating experience at 5km (3.5m) long and hundreds of feet underground. I was lucky enough to join narrowboaters on a Pennine Cruise organised by the Huddersfield Canal Society as they went through this amazing tunnel.
Huddersfield Canal Society: huddersfieldcanal.com
Standedge Tunnel CRT website: canalrivertrust.org.uk/places...
Info about legging: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legging...)
Info about the tunnels: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standed...
Info about the canals generally: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History...
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End point (Marsden): g.page/Standedge
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@kevinmencer3782 Год назад

Imagine how terrifying this journey must have been without the benefit of powerful electric lights. Imagine trying to navigate that with oil lamp as your only source of light.

@shadowxxe Год назад

Imaging breaking down in the middle of it!

@callumthomas653 Год назад

My thoughts exactly and 1800s leg power for 3 miles with the tunnel full of working boats

@whatyoulookinat965 Год назад

Now imagine Stiltman jump out of the Water… As slimy, thick liquid began looming down of its clenched, hardened mouth. Slurp, yet slurp. Its eye. Seemingly filled, all just filled with red. Staring does it pity you, now its all just down to your soul.

@neilwilkinson8062 Год назад

Must have been very difficult for Leggers, in the unlined sections. Trying to find grip for your feet in the uneven rocks!

@MaliciousMoxy Год назад

Sounds relaxing frankly

@michaelprime5400 Год назад

Went through the tunnel on a school trip around 1955/56 left school in 1957.School was in Hollinwood Oldham.Lived in Australia since 1958 but still remember it,am now 80 years old

@alanbrookes6637 Год назад

Well done sir, I enjoyed it too. Had no idea of it, there is a tunnel in the Black Country…Netherton Tunnel. I’m 74 & lived in Australia since 1978, keep well sir.

@noah6 Год назад

This is possibly the most British thing ever and I love it

@lauriethefish2470 Год назад

I know nothing about anything related to this but it was thoroughly interesting and enjoyable, thank you.

@CruisingTheCut Год назад

Thank you

@loveisall5520 Год назад

This masterpiece of civil engineering is so very typical of the British of the time. And its restoration against all practical odds is also testament to our British friends. Best wishes from a Texan...

@chamonix4658 Год назад

🇬🇧❤🇺🇸

@imlistening1137 Год назад

Another Texan here! How unique a trip that would be! I would love to go to England.

@EmilyBltz Год назад

My bucket list. England, all parts of it. The history is amazing. But to me it is the people and civility that is totally lost in so much of the US. I don’t know if it is because we are such a young country or what. But US is like the loud mouth teen to granddad UK.

@pickles4394 Год назад

Texas woop woop

@sailormanoyster1849 Год назад

@Peter T fsiways in engla nd

@mattevans-koch9353 Год назад

You never disappoint David. This was a wonderful example of people's determination to advance both in the original construction and the restoration of the canal and tunnel. I can't imagine what it would be like to make a living being a 'legger' and doing that for many years. Thank you for sharing this part of the canal history with us.

@philgray1023 Год назад

They probably did bicycle racing in their liesure time.

@daniellafferety4025 Год назад

Several days underground no Wi-Fi.sounds like a strange honey moon for the average young couples in 2022's. Talk to control yes we are still alive down here. Well up here we have had a nuclear war. So don't expect much fan fare at the Jurneys end. The is a recording beeep.

@MrRydoone Год назад

That's good spot to hide out from the nuke blast .

@ActivateMission2ThisTimeline Год назад

You Are Alive! Was thinking about you and the cost of fuel. Hope you can afford heating your rig this winter, stay free!

@anondescriptbullet Год назад

If I'm honest, I wasn't that concerned about the tunnel, but when he mentioned that the water was 17ft deep, I was suddenly terrified

@bladder1010 Год назад

I think it's really wonderful that there are people with the dedication to keep your wonderful heritage alive.

@testingtimes7924 Год назад

I still amazes me what an incredible feat of engineering the original canal system was.

@del5.0 Год назад

Oh boy I was on the edge of my seat watching this vlog. Well done David, those massive stones make you appreciate all the hard work that went into digging the tunnel. Thankful it is still in passable operation. That shot of the water reflecting the ceiling was incredible! I would never navigate the tunnel without a guide, glad someone is there to help. Such an interesting ride you took me on, thanks David. Cheers!

@daviddenham1511 Месяц назад

I think you misunderstand the meaning of navigation, there is none to be done….you mean you want someone to hold your hand

@mortalwombat5811 Год назад

Man, I truly love seeing this kind of enthusiasm for weird/niche historical hobbies. If it weren't for people who are passionate about things like old canal tunnels, they'd just crumble away and people like me would never get to watch neat videos like this. Good on you for making this video and sharing a bit of history with the world.

@azureprophet Год назад

Me too man, me too.

@user-dj6zv9hd8j 2 месяца назад

Being a Bricklyer by trade i have huge respect and empathy for the men who worked on this amazing tunnel....👍👍👍

@ellemdee276 Год назад

If anyone was worried that the content of your channel would suffer once you sold your boat, this episode should dispel their concerns once & for all. Great storytelling & videography!

@CruisingTheCut Год назад

Many thanks!

@Szaam Год назад

To think of people laying those bricks and building that tunnel by hand centuries ago really boggles the mind. Great video!

@ottocardonarosado Год назад

Don't really know what I'm I doing here; but I was not disappointed. This is REALLY interesting.

@CruisingTheCut Год назад

Thank you 😀

@Wisthanton Год назад

I have no idea why this came up on my recommended list but fascinating video!

@johnhockenhull2819 Год назад

A totally unique tunnel. I went through a few years ago on the CRT trip boat. A memorable experience in which we went through the tunnel on the trip boat and then walked back over the top using public footpaths.

@georgevue8175 Год назад

That was cool 17 feet deep plus several ceiling types. I can only imagine the hard labor it took to build the tunnel

@sophiasocal68 21 час назад

The cute little cafe at the end made this a fantastic video. I absolutely love learning about historical features of a place as interesting as this.

@benoittassin1379 Год назад

As a frenchman it hurts me to say it but that english countryside looks like gold 😍

@eamo106 Год назад

One of the best of your posts ever. Being Irish and a Mining engineer, I feel a connection to the 18th century Irish Navvies undoubtably used, see modern rock bolting techniques in the restoration and see my era Mine type communications in the 'lay-byes'. By the way, I would be happier in pure rock tops than man made concrete or steel ! Brilliant post ! Brilliant engineering and well done to the HCS to restore it !

@stevepaynter3419 Год назад

David, when you sold your boat we had some apprehension as to direction, not living on a boat, etc. However, we have found your interview skills shine and we like your new approach. Look forward to your future vlogs Best 👌

@kwilson5832 2 месяца назад

12:13 "Do you see that tiny spot of light in the distance? That's the exit". Or at least, I hope it's not the light on a boat coming the other way! Seriously though, what a great video, showcasing a remarkable piece of engineering. Thank you for posting.

@harpist-miriamshilling Год назад

I'd love to paddle a kayak the length of that tunnel. What an adventure that would be.

@Englishsea24 Год назад

Pretty scary one I'll bet!

@matoko123 Год назад

As a kid in '75 I paddled a canoe through The Foulridge Tunnel on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. It's a mile long and I remember there were signs saying no canoes etc allowed. It was a great experience that I shall never forget, Just checked and since 2017 unpowered craft are allowed. I guess I was 42 years too early ;)

@thejerseylady1 Год назад

Wow, everything about it is amazing: how it was constructed, used, and restored. As always, we appreciate your views and commentary. Well done! Gloria

@lordtachanka903 Год назад

This guy is awesome. I was originally just gonna skim through to see the tunnel but the narration made me wanna watch the whole thing 🔥

@CruisingTheCut Год назад

Thank you

@GenaF Год назад

Absolutely terrifying! Strangely enough, as a child in the early eighties and on narrowboat holidays with my parents, I happily sat with my sister at the front of the boat through Braunston Tunnel (thankfully I didn't know it was allegedly haunted) and also Crick Tunnel and yet I developed claustrophobia as I grew up. I felt such anxiety whilst watching this video, my heart was pounding.

@f12mnb Год назад

Great video - always appreciate the fine production values (good clear sound, logical images, good editing, and the interview segments are with knowledgeable articulate people). Really the Canal Trust should have you do videos for them!

@smilysun8358 Год назад

Totally agree!

@CruisingTheCut Год назад

They couldn't afford me 🤣🤣

@emehlhar Год назад

As a citizen of one of the colonies, I am always in awe of the vast history of the British homeland. This tunnel was built over two hundred years ago and still services boats today. Just amazing. Thank you for bringing history alive.

@mc4906 Год назад

I just happened to stumble upon this video. This place is amazing! Thanks for making this and sharing.

@CruisingTheCut Год назад

👍

@HeavyH2006 Месяц назад

A remarkable engineering feat in the day. Wonderful video. Great channel. Big thank you!

@CruisingTheCut Месяц назад

Many thanks!

@annwagner5779 Год назад

Wow, that so cool! Very interesting to see the different types of tunnel and get a feel for the long term concentration required. The long still drone shot near the end is very impressive! It really helped to clarify the relationship of the tunnels.

@andrewstrathdee1469 Год назад

I was worried when you sold your boat and wondered how you would keep the channel going, but need not have worried, The content since has been great and very informative, so thank you David - another professional job! I look forward to learning a lot more......

@CruisingTheCut Год назад

Thank you. There are lots of canal things to film (and a few general 'boaty' things that are my own interest which some may like and others may not!) so loads more videos to come :-)

@xxXGazziusXxx Год назад

My Dad used to work to keep the canal in a good state of repair while they appealed to have it reopened before he died in the early 80's. (mainly towpath repairs between Marsen and Slaithwaite (Slawit)) We used to play in the tunnels as kids, (The abandoned rail tunnels) there's something not quite right about them. A fair bit of folklore about them too. the abandoned tunnels are very cold (even at peak summer).

@firstnamelastname-zi4mq Год назад

Imagine how terrifying this would be in the 1800's with only a lantern and two grizzly men walking you through. Brits are some next level engineers.

@garyrumsby3330 Год назад

Hi very interesting, I was one of the miners that worked in the tunnels . It was a great job I was mainly working on re supporting the roof in all 4 tunnels As you go through the tunnel you will see the original drill holes the navvis used to blast the rock

@alanthomas8736 Год назад

Never cease to be amazed by the audacity and backbreaking labor of the early industrial revolution. This reminds me of scary mine tours I’ve been on, where you weigh whether you’ve got the nerve, and then this one says “Oh yes, you must bring your home along…”

@imlistening1137 Год назад

It’s so nice to see an activity where the pace is slow and relaxing, where it doesn’t pay to get in a hurry!

@komi-origami Год назад

1:17 It kinda looks like a LOTR background, with it’s lovely trees, canal, brick house and those fancy pennants!

@victorseal9047 Год назад

As a Canadian I found the whole trip through time and the tunnel fascinating. Thank you.

@dmwi1549 Год назад

What an engineering marvel that was for the time. I noticed how elegant the original work was compared to 30 million pounds spent more recently. Quite a testimony to the cost of craftsmanship over the years. We shall see what lasts longer. The original work or new.

@davidmoore1477 Год назад

And, another reason to be proud to be British! No other place on earth has such amazing people! Great video! Thankyou

@liambyrne5285 Год назад

You might need to travel more

@breitie804 11 месяцев назад

I have been watching docos about Britain by various excellent presenters like Michael Portillo, Tony Robinson, Julia Bradbury, Rhees Jones, and many others for all of my 83 years and have never heard of this amazing tunnel before. I never fail to be impressed by the engineering ingenuity and industriousness the Brits displayed over the centuries and can well understand why they ruled the world for so long. Their little island is absolutely packed full of natural and man made wonders.

@David_P132 Год назад

Takes me back to about 1976, on holiday from Australia. We hired a narrow boat in the Stratford area I think; went through a longish tunnel like this, which was very nerve-wracking for me, being a real claustrophobic. That tiny light at the other end of the tunnel was one of the most welcome sights I've ever seen.

@MikeBSc Год назад

Was it a very long tunnel?

@pyrenyang2929 Год назад

Thank you so much for showing us this spectecular piece of history. I would never go in there, so its cool to have the chance this way^^

@CruisingTheCut Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@pixie706 Год назад

No I couldn't go in there but held my breath for the whole time ! Thanks so much David for showing us the amazing work put into the tunnel

@ulyssesdamon3408 Год назад

5:30-5:40 with the right lighting and set dressing is a real life fantasy scene, the old "into the tunnel on a slow boat" cliche

@gunsole64 Год назад

I rode my bike through a mile long tunnel last year. It's interesting I have heard the phrase "light at the end of a tunnel" yet I really didn't understand it until I saw it for myself.

@timmccarthy872 Год назад

Paw Paw Tunnel?

@gunsole64 Год назад

Hiawatha.

@folkblues4u Год назад

As a disabled person who's quite poor, i doubt I'd ever get the chance to experience these places in person. Thank you for sharing and making a person like me feel like i was along for the ride with you. It's such an uplifting feeling.

@jasmijnariel Год назад

Never say never... Make your own luck. Go to that place, ask someone if you can go with them into the tunnel, let someone pick you up at the other end

@Albe3331 Год назад

Thanks for producing this. I live in the US. I wish our National Park Service had the funds to restore the C @ O Canal. It is 184.5 miles from DC to Cumberland Md. A small section has been restored near Washington. Image the economic boost along the length. It would benefit many plus provide a pleasant calming experience. But sadly our government would rather spend more on our military than restoring our history.

@jmoe2060 Год назад

We did restore the Erie Canal at least, and against much political opposition.

@Robby334 Год назад

Great I once got stuck in the Blisworth tunnel we ran out of fuel and had to lay on the top of the boat and walk it through was very scary not to mention all the soot on the boat

@martinwhenmouth3977 10 месяцев назад

Goodness me, it's been 4 years since we went through the tunnel...both ways. We were scheduled to do the South Pennine ring, but there was a serious breakage on the Rochdale, so we got as far as Uppermill then came back through the tunnel again. Nice to see Trevor Ellis again who took us through the first time, then a mention of Alaister who was our chaperone on the way back. The trip looks terrifying on youtube, but is actually very exciting and not so daunting when you actually do it. I can thoroughly recommend it

@lucky1time811 Год назад

I couldn’t imagine the hard work the poor souls who had to build these… I never knew Britain had such extensive canals! Wow!

@VideoDotGoogleDotCom Год назад

Well, think of the 1776-km Grand Canal in China, built by hand. Although, I'd much rather visit the one in England than the Chinese one.

@empirecook Год назад

After reading the title, I thought it would just be a ten minute tunnel. But bloody hell 1hr 30mins journey time 🤯

@SamSitar Год назад

yes i thought so as well.

@kristialexander7677 9 месяцев назад

Found your videos this weekend - and I am addicted already. I will live vicariously through your travels, as I am in the States and more or less bound to a scooter. Your scenery shots, your interests, your truthfulness is enlightening! You are living a life I would have loved. Thank you and enjoy every minute!!!

@CruisingTheCut 9 месяцев назад

Hello! Welcome along 😀 I'm pleased you like them. If you click my channel name then 'Videos' and select sort by oldest first, you can easily see them all in order 😀😀

@SpirintX 2 месяца назад

Really don’t think I could go through there! Look’s bloody terrifying!

@garethwood8812 Год назад

These tunnels were our playground as teenagers in the 80’s , many happy hours spent pushing the old work boat that was left in there with a stick and sometimes only a candle 👍🏻

@JohnSmith-yv6eq Год назад

How far in did you go...were there rock falls that stopped you?

@kathyjohnson2043 Год назад

I love all of your adventures! It seems that not having to do maintenance on your own boat, you actually have more time to travel on them

@CruisingTheCut Год назад

Yes, absolutely!

@v1e1r1g1e1 Год назад

Absolutely love how there are still enough people in the UK who love their history and are prepared to do so much to preserve it!

@CharlotteFurnessWriter Год назад

in 2017 Marsden Jazz Festival (a local well-renowned jazz festival) conducted a jazz gig in the tunnel - they took cellist Maya Bugge into the tunnel and she played her cello in there - the recording is absolutely beautiful and I can only imagine how spine-tingling it must have been to be there in person!

@chrisoddy8744 Год назад

Would be fun to send a brass band from the nearby Whit Friday March contest to march through the adjacent service tunnel while playing (assuming they can't all fit on the same open-top narrowboat) - would make a great reverberation chamber methinks!

@sidneybowerman558 Год назад

This has to be one of the most interesting videos you have made David. If RU-vid gave prizes I'm sure this video would be a contender for the top award. Now I have to do some research of my own on this tunnel to try and answer many of my questions.

@GLICKMIRE Год назад

Really appreciated the drone footage at the end which put the mountain, service tunnels, rail tunnel and the canal in proper perspective.

@GrahamCantin Год назад

Yeah, what a charming view. Especially the overflow staircase.

@WhiteDragon689 Год назад

I saw bottom there a few times. It was surprisingly clear water. Very good job of keeping the canal clean guys.

@chilliwaterlickingecko5113 Год назад

Yeah spun me out too

@andrewlast1535 11 месяцев назад

I told my wife that I wanted to ride on a canal boat when we visited the UK. Never got the chance. Next time we visit, I’m doing it. She can go shopping.

@OlafGunnarsson Год назад

this channel is pure gold, is so relaxing, interesting, keep on boating lads!

@Bill23799 Год назад

I recall reading in one of my Horatio Hornblower novels where Captain Hornblower is traveling with his wife, Maria , across England to assume command of his new ship. Part of the journey they travel by canal boat and Hornblower is fascinated how they move the boat through a tunnel by having boatmen lie on a wooden plank across the boat and use their legs to push against the ceiling to move the boat. He even volunteers to help.

@johnhitchon8043 11 месяцев назад

Without the wonders of RU-vid this journey would not be a possibility for most. I was amazed to see see how the tunnel was constructed and how it has stood the test of time. Can you just imagine the hard work of the “ leggers “ for over three miles guiding a long boat through such a narrow aperture and probably with very little to no lighting. Thank you for sharing you’re awesome experience.

@billreinhardt3684 11 месяцев назад

That must have been some job

@jennyd255 Год назад

When I was 19 I navigated a boat through Harecastle. It was a fabulous experience, and I've always wanted to do Standege. Sadly at 62, with no boat of my own, a damaged back, and now living in scotland, I am starting to doubt if I will ever achieve the ambition. Your video was a lovely surrogate though. Thank you.

@gjknepper Год назад

Wonderful video. The fact that it was built with hand labor boggles the mind. The people who worked on it had to be incredibly tough and determined.

@havingalook2 Год назад

That was 100% terrifying and I would never do it in 1,000,000. I would throw up at just the idea. However - it is terribly fascinating and I marvel at the engineering involved to not only create it, but retsore it and maintain it. How wonderful such a canal tunel exists for the enthusiasts. Well done to all that took part and the staff of guides. Increadible feat. I am very impressed.

@mattvjmeasures Год назад

Canal tunnels scare me too! I once went through the 2.8km long Blsworth tunnel (with about 20 others on the canal boat) & that was scary enough for me 😃 I stayed inside for much of it.

@Ralphtaylor1000 27 дней назад

One thing you didn't mentioned was the fact the the tunnel was dug from both ends and they missed, so in the middle you do a right then left turns as the its not completely straight 😊

@takumi2023 Год назад

i'd love to hear the guy just talk about the history while you filmed the tunnel. would be a good relaxing thing to listen to.

@GreenEggAndSAM2 Год назад

This makes me want to live in the UK. So much history and so many cool places.

@jerryoshea3116 Год назад

Yes there is plenty of History,but u have a certain type who wish to denigrate,ignore&show no respect at all fir the UK History!...One of my main thoughts & observations was the amount of "Back breaking work" that went into building these Tunnels ..They were a Special breed back then!👍

@E3ECO Год назад

I remember walking through a converted railway tunnel in Washington state that was two miles long. It took me 40 mins and I remember stopping in the middle (or what I thought was the middle) and looking both back and forwards. It was pitch dark and all I could see were tiny pinpricks of light at each end. Frankly, it was terrifying. I never walked so fast in my life.

@col06007 Год назад

I’ve done that hike, it was pretty cool

@robinpclarke Год назад

@@col06007 This is the longest tunnel in UK, but it isn't the longest towpath tunnel. That is the two paths of the Netherton Tunnel near Dudley/Birmingham. It is 1.5 miles long (with no lighting, totally drk, and certainly no fussing checkpoints). I cycled its Western path (since closed) four times. First time on my own, and fell off when bike hit a groove and I broke a rib on the railing. (If that railing hadn't been there you wouldn't be reading this.) Second time I identified the spot and noticed a marking of 500m, i.e. 500 meters underground. Third time I biked with another guy. Fourth time I led a group of bikers. There are three equally long other tunnels near Bham all to cross the watershed. The Lapal one failed and has not been reopened.

@haydenblanchard5118 Год назад

love england and it’s absolutely astonishing historical sights.

@paulcammaerts5230 Год назад

First class video, the best evocation of the Stanedge Tunnel on this channel. All technical aspects are of the highest quality, camera, sound, editing and the voiceover is both interesting and well-informed. Deserving of an award.

@CruisingTheCut Год назад

Thank you very much!

@gavindamron9502 Год назад

Really cool! I don't think I'll ever get to visit there, but was really awesome to see.

@DatamasterCorporation Год назад

There's no earthly way of knowing Which direction we are going There's no knowing where we're rowing Or which way the river's flowing Is it raining, is it snowing? Is a hurricane a-blowing? - uh! Not a speck of light is showing So the danger must be growing Are the fires of Hell a-glowing? Is the grisly reaper mowing? Yes! The danger must be growing For the rowers keep on rowing And they're certainly not showing Any signs that they are slowing!

@michaeltichael Год назад

Mr. Alan Stopher's enthusiasm about the Standedge canal is infectious.

@MrTomengle Год назад

Living in the States, Tennessee, this is something I wont see in person. So I VERY much enjoyed taking the trip with you. Thank you so very much.

@garyhardman8369 Год назад

Never suffered from Claustrophobia as a younger man. However, as a 63 year old, you would not get me down there for a gold pig...

@sandymandy3926 Год назад

Like something out of Tolkien, long abandoned dwarf tunnels that had flooded. Great video David!

@CruisingTheCut Год назад

Thank you!

@lesliepropheter5040 Год назад

The entrance gate depicting cruel and usual punishments awaiting

@Charizarsonist Год назад

This seems so peaceful and stressing at the same time

@lawrencepage451 5 месяцев назад

Very well-done video illustrating the best of mankind, honoring the original builders with contemporary competence and respect in the restoration.

@jasonwoods3711 Год назад

Too many reeds when I went up in 2008 . Made it from coopers bridge to Aspley marina ( approx 2miles ) in 5hrs after going in my weed hatch every minute , literally ! I never made it any further because I walked ahead and the rubbish in the canal prompted me to go back through reed hell lol .. I worked in Huddz for 10 years right next to the canal at a tyre firm at a time when the canal was impassable and knowing Marsden so well it would of been nice to of made it further... Maybe next time now it has been cleared 🙄

@CruisingTheCut Год назад

☹️

@oreilly1237878 Год назад

Cruising the cut reminds of how beautifull and relaxing and awe inspiring our canals really are .Best narrow boat channel.Keep it up,thanks.

@CruisingTheCut Год назад

Thank you

@jlouutube65 Год назад

I have a pic of me in a long boat as a toddler before we emigrated to Canada in'69. I believe it was on the river Avon as we are from Meriden in the Midlands.

@jenniferbaldini3527 Год назад

There is no amount of Xanax in this world that would have calmed my nerves enough to board that narrow boat *AND* enter that tunnel.

@mrv1264 Год назад

I just put this canal on my list of places to visit when I return to England. I loved the Grand Union Canal in Maida Vale, London. I used to walk there from my flat where I lived for a year.

@sandy1653 Год назад

I do so love the sound of those engines chuffing along. It's a strangely soothing sound.

@hoppinonabronzeleg9477 Год назад

All praise the God of Chug!

@George_M_ 11 дней назад

The steel and concrete areas really highlight how damaged the tunnel was (they must be repaired caved in areas)

@aureaphilos Месяц назад

I used to work in the Mapping Operations unit of TomTom North America. As I was reveling in your drone view of the tunnel exit, I couldn't help but wonder how our British unit would've modelled the 2 auto carriageways, the dual rail lines, the canal tunnel, and then the reservoir overflow. And I was totally impressed that all of that was accomplished in tight alignments that (presumably) never intersected each other! Thanks from Vermont for a wonderful adventure!

@guyroebuck8510 Месяц назад

The commentary is a little misleading, or not researched.... They are not auto, motor, car, tunnels they are the original rail tunnels. The twin bore rail tunnel there at the moment is the newest. This railway is getting a much needed and long overdue (as is the UK way..) . upgrade. Called TRU (transpennine route upgrade). I am wondering if the overhead electrification being installed is going to go through the rail tunnel too! The canal has been restored it's time for the railway now 😊

@CruisingTheCut Месяц назад

The commentary is neither misleading or not researched. At no point do I say they are "auto, motor, car" tunnels. They are clearly described as rail tunnels and that the ones alongside serve a purpose as service tunnels.

@aureaphilos Месяц назад

@@CruisingTheCut I had noticed the dual carriageway on the surface, under which the tunnels and canal pass. A wonder of engineering all around!

@guyroebuck8510 Месяц назад

Now I am right about this bit. It is a single carriageway not a dual carriageway 😅Apologies for criticising your commentary. 😢. I've never seen the old rail tunnels at the West end. Something to explore next time I'm there. 😊One thing is certain. These tunnels are all put to better use than the old Woodhead rail tunnels.

@guyroebuck8510 Месяц назад

I think the track /road over the hills when the canal railway were built went a much more winding route. It wouldnt have been in this location.

@rgarlinyc Год назад

Thoroughly enjoyable, and very interesting to hear all about this unique tunnel - one I'd like to putter through myself one day, Thank you very much for this!

@MarkW_ Год назад

A 17 year project to build this tunnel. Nowadays it is very rare to see an infrastructure project that takes longer than a politicians' term in office.

@itsmootdamnitnotmute905 Год назад

Mmmmm. Tunnels. There's a mine in in the (extremely rugged) mountains of NW British Columbia, Canada called "Granduc". It's very close to the border with Alaska. At the time that it was first being developed, the average annual snowfall was up to 60 feet. The original camp and mill were located near the ore body. The camp, along with many miners, got wiped out by slides. Twice. To provide access between the ore body and the only terrain safe from slides where they could build, they drove a tunnel. 10 MILES long. Next to and then under a glacier. it's still there and has since been re-habillitated to provide access to previously un-exploited pockets of ore. Oh yeah - the new mill was constructed to withstand the worst possible snow load that they could forsee. It was flattened that winter under 110 feet of the white stuff,

@R0BL0W Год назад

That's incredible. It's always amazed me how ingenious people's underground exploits can be. I was lucky enough to visit the Cu Chi tunnels outside Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam - they dug almost 190 miles of tunnels reaching almost the the Cambodian border and lived in them for months at a time. Their HQ was right under an American airbase

@burrowsgod Год назад

I live a near stanedge tunnel in Huddersfield. When they dug the tunnel the navigators literally had a temporary village built..i often walk up the tops over Marsden...infact I might go up today. Beautiful part of the world.

@WilliamRBishop Год назад

In one of C.S. Forester's Hornblower books, Hornblower takes a trip on the canal and has to help as a "legger" due to someone being unavailable. The walls seem uneven and I would think it hard to just keep contact with the wall.