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Part of the Trent-Severn Waterway
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Lock #44 via Dennis DeBruler
Big Chute Marine Railway, just 30.5m (100') x 7.3m (24') x 17.7m (58')
"It is the only marine railway of its kind in North America."
"Operators whose vessels weigh more than 68t (75 tons), have a peculiar hull configuration or who foresee problems lifting the hull by sling, must contact Trent–Severn Waterway at 705-756-8802 at least 48 hours in advance of trip."
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TalesFromTheAmericanWaterways-4 via Dennis DeBruler, they have photos of the outside that they took the day before.
"Big Chute is the most awesome thing on the waterway, and eagerly anticipated. It is not technically a lock, but a railway which transports boats up and down the rapids of the Severn River. It was originally constructed as a temporary measure, pending a proper lock being built. Construction of the definitive lock was abandoned because of cost. Another reason for not progressing the project was that a lock would allow lamprey to move upstream and jeopardize the fisheries of Lake Simcoe. Despite the steepness of the descent, the boats are maintained in a horizontal position by a cunning two-rail system which means that the front of the boat is supported and moves down independently of the back."
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Amy Daggett
posted 12 photos with the comment:
LOCKS OF LOVE
Big Chute Marine Railway - although this is referred to as Lock 44 of the Tent Severn Waterway, it is actually a patent slip that transports boats over an incline of 60 feet. It is the only marine railroad of it's type in North America. Definitely worth seeing if you find yourself in the Georgian Bay area!
Thank you Rick Stout for reminding me to look for these pictures!
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There were several YouTube videos of a ride in the railway in the Google search results.
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