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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Sutton Wharf to Stoke Golding

This morning we left Sutton Wharf at 10:10am, with a short dull run to Stoke Golding, moored at 11.20am, 1hr 10mins, no locks. /// glance.dolphin.flops

Dull start and threatened rain.

After taking on water and emptying the toilet cassette we left Sutton wharf



Looks like it is going to rain



Saint Margaret of Antioch church, Stoke Golding



Now moored at Stoke Golding visitor moorings and the rain held off

Keith

Monday, May 30, 2022

Shackerstone to Sutton Wharf

 This morning we left Shackerstone at 9:00am, with a good run to Sutton Wharf moored at 12.05pm, 3hr 5mins, no locks. /// doing.artichoke.bumpy 

Dull start but the sun appeared before we moored up. 😁

One of the bridges over the railway line we travelled on Saturday and yesterday



Donkeys and mules





Sunday, May 29, 2022

Loco 419

 Today we returned to the railway and had a trip on the train behind engine 419 https://preservedbritishsteamlocomotives.com/55189-cr-419-lms-15189-br-55189/

I have taken far more photos and videos which I will post when we are back to our mooring and on unlimited broadband.

Loco 419 reversing back to the carriages



Setting off on the 1st trip of the day



Getting ready for the 2nd trip



Onboard for the 2nd trip




Taking on more water for the 3rd trip




Saturday, May 28, 2022

Trips on the DMU

 Today we went for a ride on the Battlefield Line, we bumped into Rod Tye and Sarah Malcolm and joined them on trips on the DMU (diesel multiple unit) as the steam train was not running, there was no fireman for Rod, so he was guard on the DMU instead.

Keith

Friday, May 27, 2022

Shackerstone Village

 Having arrived at Shackerstone, we had a brief walk around the village starting with the railway station.

They have a few diesels now



Close up view of the diesels



The other direction along the station




From Turn bridge No. 52, Hadar moored in the distance



Just in case your eyesight isn't good, we are right on the end of the moorings



St Peters church



Cottages from across the graveyard



The Rising Sun



Despite the signs saying serving food all day they are not ☹



The old school, now the village hall



The old school, now the village hall from a different angle

Keith

Snarestone to Shackerstone

 This morning we left Snarestone at 8:40am, with a short run to Shackerstone for the weekend, moored at 10.00am, 1hr 20mins, no locks. /// trams.flopping.summit 

The sun is shining, but windy.

Approaching Snarestone tunnel



Inside Snarestone tunnel



One heck of a wood pile!



"Don't you just love the smell of diesel fumes in the morning"


Now moored before Turn Bridge No.52 at Shackerstone

Keith

Thursday, May 26, 2022

Measham

 This morning we took a walk to Measham, taking the new section of the restored canal as far as it goes now, then part of the proposed route. 

This has been the longest walk I have done for a long time, 2 miles each way.

The new section of canal beyond the present navigable terminus



The old engine pump house, now converted to houses



The 1st new bridge over the new section of canal



The present limit of restoration



We carried on the route of the old canal, it is marked with markers to follow



Gilwiskaw Brook where a new aqueduct will have to be built



Coal seam marker, it was the presence of coal seams which caused subsidence and the closure of this section of the canal



One of the information boards describing places along the line of the abandoned canal



One of the new access gates, clearly marked



Measham railway station building which houses the Measham museum, it is behind this building that the restored canal will eventually run along the old railway line



Platform side of the station where the canal will eventually pass through the station area



Measham High St



Someone is ready for the Jubilee



St Lawrence church



Robin's Nest where we had a much needed cup of tea and a slice of toast



Measham village sign


More information about the restoration of the Ashby canal can be found at https://ashbycanal.org.uk/

Keith

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Congerstone to Snarestone Wharf

 This morning we left Congerstone at 8:25am. Winded and moored at the present terminus of the canal at Snarestone wharf at 10.35am, 2hrs 10mins, no locks. /// motor.clog.restores

Dull start again this morning bit of slight drizzle, but the sun eventually appeared. Had a nice long chat with Michael Wooding who we haven't seen for years.

Aqueduct over the river Sence at Shackerstone



Gopsall wharf, where the last working narrowboats were loaded with coal in 1971, 3 months before I took Pisces onto the Ashby canal



Snarestone tunnel



Approaching Snarestone wharf and the present terminus of the canal



Winded and moored up near Snarestone wharf



The Ashby Canal Association shop brimming with all sorts of goodies



Part of Snarestone wharf display



More Ducklings


Keith