Tractacus' photos with the keyword: Peak Forest Canal

A gathering of narrow boats on the Lower Peak Forest Canal, near to Portland Basin, Ashton-under-Lyne. Sat15Jul00. Scanned

The 16 locks at Marple raise the Peak Forest Canal 209ft in about a mile. Opened in 1804, before which time a temporary tramway connected the two sections, traces of which still remain. Here we see a narrow boat travelling downhill from Marple Junction and exiting Lock 10. Tue9Apr91. Scanned

The Eastern end of Marple Viaduct, as it crosses the Lower Peak Forest Canal just at the end of Marple Aquaduct. Just off camera to the left is Marple Wharf Jn, where the Rose Hill Branch diverges. Class 108 DMU LO290 51903+54231 passes with an eastbound local. Tue9Apr91. Scanned