"Ralph Rawlinson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Locks 1 and 2, originally next to the junction with the River Irwell, have > been replaced >by a single deep lock situated to the west of the railway further away from >the river.
(sort of XP from URW) Perhaps I'm the only one to be worried by this proliferation of deep locks (Sowerby Bridge, Bath, etc.). When the waterways were designed, economy in the use of water was a paramount consideration, and natural supply was always a priority (although not always achieved, of course, e.g. Crofton). Now apparently it is OK to adopt wasteful designs,and backpump. Energy is getting more expensive, you know. Will passage of such locks eventually be suject to tolls to pay for the pumping? Adrian Adrian Stott 07956-299966
