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The Falkirk Wheel · **1 Like**

Just an an amazing piece of engineering.

here's the link for more info. http://www.thefalkirkwheel.co.uk/about-the-wheel-/design-and-engineering

damianc · 10-04-2014, 11:29 AM

It's an amazing thing to see, and to travel on

Johndav · 10-04-2014, 11:44 AM

I'm embarrassed to say I live about 30 minutes from here but never visited. Everyone I know who has gone has been very impressed but all said it was blowing a gale!

**Kerrowdown** · 10-04-2014, 12:52 PM

Originally posted by damianc

It's an amazing thing to see, and to travel on

It surprised me just how fast it was in operation.

**Kerrowdown** · 10-04-2014, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by Johndav

I'm embarrassed to say I live about 30 minutes from here but never visited

No excuses just go do it, I did the Kelpies on the same trip.

**interested_observer** · 10-04-2014, 02:38 PM

There is a very interesting video on how it works on the page - over on the right side, that you can expand to full screen.

The Falkirk Wheel: Find out all about The Wheel

Perhaps just because I am an engineer...

**Kerrowdown** · 10-04-2014, 03:26 PM

Originally posted by interested_observer

Perhaps just because I am an engineer...

No as a non engineer it's still pretty interesting, but even better in real life.

Johndav · 10-05-2014, 02:51 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

No excuses just go do it, I did the Kelpies on the same trip.

The annoying thing is I've actually been to the Kelpies (I nipped over while dropping my step daughter off at a party nearby)

**Kerrowdown** · 10-05-2014, 02:54 AM

Originally posted by Johndav

The annoying thing is I've actually been to the Kelpies

To be honest, I was more impressed by the Kelpies than the Wheel.

normhead · 10-05-2014, 10:11 AM

So, why is the canal there, and where does it go from to? It looks kind of like a ferris wheel, only not as much fun. Maybe I'm missing something?

**Kerrowdown** · 10-05-2014, 10:55 AM

Originally posted by normhead

why is the canal there, and where does it go from to

It connects canals as a 'backbone' for Scotland, East to West, follow the link there's a good bit of detail there and a wee video.

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10-04-2014, 02:38 PM	#6
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	There is a very interesting video on how it works on the page - over on the right side, that you can expand to full screen. The Falkirk Wheel: Find out all about The Wheel Perhaps just because I am an engineer...

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10-04-2014, 11:29 AM	#2
damianc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Highlands of Scotland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 360	It's an amazing thing to see, and to travel on

10-04-2014, 11:44 AM	#3
Johndav Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sunny Dun(ny)fermline, Fife Posts: 405	I'm embarrassed to say I live about 30 minutes from here but never visited. Everyone I know who has gone has been very impressed but all said it was blowing a gale!

10-04-2014, 12:52 PM	#4
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867 Original Poster	Originally posted by damianc It's an amazing thing to see, and to travel on It surprised me just how fast it was in operation.

10-04-2014, 01:54 PM	#5
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867 Original Poster	Originally posted by Johndav I'm embarrassed to say I live about 30 minutes from here but never visited No excuses just go do it, I did the Kelpies on the same trip.

10-04-2014, 03:26 PM	#7
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867 Original Poster	Originally posted by interested_observer Perhaps just because I am an engineer... No as a non engineer it's still pretty interesting, but even better in real life.

10-05-2014, 02:54 AM	#9
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867 Original Poster	Originally posted by Johndav The annoying thing is I've actually been to the Kelpies To be honest, I was more impressed by the Kelpies than the Wheel.

10-05-2014, 10:11 AM	#10
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	So, why is the canal there, and where does it go from to? It looks kind of like a ferris wheel, only not as much fun. Maybe I'm missing something?

10-05-2014, 10:55 AM	#11
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867 Original Poster	Originally posted by normhead why is the canal there, and where does it go from to It connects canals as a 'backbone' for Scotland, East to West, follow the link there's a good bit of detail there and a wee video.

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