Incline planes were planned for Watford and foxton locks, only Foxton was built and opened in 1900.
An upper and lower dock, separated by a 1:4 gradient laid with rails, supporting two counterbalanced tanks each capable of taking a barge or pair of narrowboats.
Curiosity gets the better of Ollie ( doesn't usually do steps with gaps)
The lower arm is now used as permanent moorings
The whole area is well worth a visit!!
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