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How Russians Move Boats

Originally posted by: acemcmac
AHhh... I see it's carrying over a dam... I'll bet that was cheaper than a long canal with many locks....
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but also takes alot longer... but i imagine not much boat traffic wherever this is
 
That thing looks like a disaster waiting to happen. Imagine the weight of all that water, the vehicle and the loaded barge on that dinky looking concrete bridge structure.
 
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
That thing looks like a disaster waiting to happen. Imagine the weight of all that water, the vehicle and the loaded barge on that dinky looking concrete bridge structure.
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the water drains out the sides when the vehicle leaves the water.
 
Originally posted by: ElFenix
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
That thing looks like a disaster waiting to happen. Imagine the weight of all that water, the vehicle and the loaded barge on that dinky looking concrete bridge structure.
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the water drains out the sides when the vehicle leaves the water.
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And you can cook and eat the fish left behind for lunch while taking the trip!
 
Wow. That is one awesome way to avoid installing a lock system if you fear dam breakage. Hard to say which method is more costly, I'm sure that system is pretty expensive to run and is somewhat slower in the winter. 😛
 
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