[OSM-talk] viaduct?

[Andy Robinson]

On 03/11/2007, Richard Fairhurst <richard at systemed.net> wrote:
>
> Gregory wrote:
>
> > Hmmm, in the UK there is 1 (possibly 2) canals that suddenly end on
> > a viaduct. There is then the end section that moves on a big
> > rotating wheel, to end up at the bottom (where a section from the
> > bottom is now at the top). It was made to get the canal system
> > working again but no room for many locks that gradually brought
> > boats down hill in the past. I wonder what you would tag that canal
> > lift as! (I would link to photos but I don't know the name or where
> > it is.
>
> The Falkirk Wheel: http://www.thefalkirkwheel.co.uk/ . It's very cool.
>



Indeed very cool. The Anderton Boat lift is also worth inspection
http://www.andertonboatlift.co.uk/

There are some other bridge like structures which have special names. For
instance the "Link Span" which is the name used for a flexible adjustable
span that links a quay to a ferry (a bit more sophisticated than a gang
plank!). There is also of course the "Jetway" or "Skybridge" that forms a
similar service to aeroplanes.

Cheers

Andy
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