For those who are interested in the technical details:
The Hay Inclined Plane connects the canal at Blists Hill with the canal at Coalport, lifting boats 63m using a combination of steam power and gravity. The inclined plane was opened in 1792 and remained in use until the end of the nineteenth century. It survives today as one of the most impressive structures of its type in the country. Spectacular views of this monument can be had from the bottom at Coalport; it is also well worth the walk to the end of the canal at Blists Hill to see the remains of the basin and the base of the steam winding engine at the top.
I can see that you had a lot of fun exploring with Astrid and Ginnie last week Cherie… i love all of the photos of the kids playing on the tracks:) ….peter:)
We had a lot of fun together Peter and it is nice you can share the fun with us through our photos
looks like a quiet, secluded place. fun time exploring the vicinity of these tracks
The main part was quite busy, but the further afield parts were quite empty. It was a nice walk
Looks like you had lots of fun! Great shots!
We did, thanks MM
I am glad you like them
It is a strange effect with that railing, I keep looking at it myself wondering how I managed to get that effect!
It was good to meet you and Ginnie and the others too. I had a lot of fun
Sorry, my URL was not correct. This is the good one.
Ah it looks like fun to be able to play on tracks without the risk of several hundred tons of locoomitive bearing down
I think it would be great if they got it working again. The would have to dig out the rest of the canal too though.
I’ve been working on Blists Hill images almost all day, Cherry, so this is bringing all the memories back…through someone else’s eyes. I love it!
I took very few pictures on the day. I often forget to use my camera when I am spending time with friends, much to my regret. I look forward to seeing your photos. I must admit, Bill’s photos are giving me a very fond memory of the day
Seem to recall Wiggia doing something like this not so long ago.
He did and I commented on this one at them. My knowledge of this one was how I knew the answer to that quiz question.
I visited this place often when I was at school next door to it. At the time it was free to all the children at the school.
Looks like you were having fun. Just been browsing through your current and recent posts.
A real pain when server etc. plays up and one does not know who the problem lies with I know.
It is a pain which is enhanced by my desk top computer needind to be wiped and re-installed, it is on its last legs and won’t cope with slow internet connection.