The 1,432-Meter Concrete Slope of Ronquières
The Ronquières Inclined Plane in Belgium is a massive 1,432-meter "ship on rails" system. It is a modern, industrial-scale version of the Elbląg Canal, moving boats across dry land using massive water-filled cradles. It is really something to see the sheer scale of the 5,000-tonne "swimming pools" as they move vessels up a 67.7-meter vertical rise. This ambient video offers a quiet discovery of the process, following the ship along the 5% grade climb without the distraction of commentary. Technical Specifications: Location: Ronquières, Belgium (Brussels-Charleroi Canal) Total Length: 1,432 meters Vertical Lift: 67.7 meters Mechanism: Two independent counterweighted caissons on rails If you enjoyed the 19th-century wooden rollers and grass slopes of the Polish canals, seeing the mid-century concrete evolution of the same idea at Ronquières is a fascinating comparison. Which of these engineering styles do you prefer: the rustic charm of Elbląg or the massive industrial scale here in Belgium? #Ronquières #ShipLift #Belgium #Engineering #SlowTV #ElblagCanal #MaritimeEngineering #IndustrialHeritage
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