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A boat ride upon up (or down) the lift lock
cadzand Says: This unique construction makes it possible to compensate for a difference of 73 meters in level and replaces the four hydraulic lifts (Unesco World Heritage Monuments) and two locks of the famous historic Centre Canal.The canal now provides a direct link between the busy...
cadzand Says: On this picture you see the importance of the level difference between the lower and the upper part of the canal. Behind the building you can already see the most massive extruded concrete bridge which continues into the canal bridge.The view has been taken from the old...
The huge engine room and a few figures
cadzand Says: A few figures about the funicular lift : 2 tubs, 119 by 17 meters wide and weighing about 8.000 tons, each suspended by 144 cables 81/2 cm in diameter. The size of the roof of the lift is equivalent to a football field.
Unesco World Heritage Monuments
cadzand Says: The hydraulic lifts which are listed as World Heritage by Unesco are the only ones still working in the world
cadzand Says: The village of StrépyBracquegnies is enclaved between the new Canal du Centre (in front) and the initial one (behind)
cadzand Says: It is also part of the Unesco World Heritage monuments.How does it work ?These lift-locks consists of a pair of tanks, each as large as a conventional lock chamber and closed at each end by a "guillotine" gate. The adjacent ends of the upper and lower pounds of the canal are...
cadzand Says: The first hydraulic lifts was built between 1880 and 1888. The other three became operational in 1918. They are now Unesco World Heritage Monuments and the only ones still working all over the world.Next to hydraulic lift nr. 3 the machinery rooms are open to visitors...
cadzand Says: A wonderful panoramic view of the site as a whole and its surrounding region
La cantine des italiens: The italian's canteen
cadzand Says: Every day you have the choice between an italian and a wallon dish.Italian dishes as lasagne, vitello alla fiorentina con penne, infornato di maiale, dalmone affumicato e spaghetti, osso bucco di tachino alle Milanese, Saltimbocca alla romana and Bracioletta con tagliatelle...
cadzand Says: On board of a confortable boat one can choose between the Classic menu (cold pork meat products and salad - bread and butter 33 €), the Gourmet menu (54 €) and the Prestige menu (62 €)website http://www.hainaut.be
cadzand Says: By car :Directions: To reach Bracquegnies : E19/E42, exit 21 "Le Roeulx", follow direction "Ascenseur n° 3 salle des machines"Phone: + 32 (0)64 84 78 31Website: email stchc@skynet.beFax + 32 (0) 64 28 11 01By trainhttp://www.b-rail.be/rnvn/F/excursions/bike/bex343.htmlBy...
A thematic river trip on board of a barge
cadzand Says: The "Millenium" cruiseFirst a tourist train takes you along the old Center canal to the brand new funicular lift of Strépy-Thieu. View the film about the building and operation of the lift; have a look at the great panoramic view and the huge engine room.On board of a barge...
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A wonderful panoramic view of the site as a whole and its surrounding region
Q: Hi, I am searching for relatives of Dirk van der Kleij geb. 1888 in Netherlands and married to a lady from La Louviere...
A: www.infobel.be gives one hit for "van der kley" in "La Louviere"; it is a female name... who knows...
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Strepy-Thieu - The funicular and hydraulic lifts
The canal known in French as the "Canal du Centre", some 18,65 km long, was originally constructed to link the canal from Condé-sur-l'Escaut to Mons, itself opened in 1818 and enlarged to accommodate...
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