If This Breaks, the U.S. Could Lose $1 Trillion | The Soo Locks

[@AlexisDahl]

The extended cut of this video is now live! Here's the link if you want to see even more of the Soo Locks: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYK9oJymqsqVa7c

[@Sandux930]

This is a veritasium level video, nice work

[@gabrielleroberts9870]

Hey! That's me! I was the Narrator/Deckhand on your tour boat! Thanks for featuring us and for coming aboard!

[@chadsimmons6347]

I respect your ability to do that job, maybe better than anyone else.

[@andyfeimsternfei8408]

The USACE is the greatest federal organization the US has. They are truly unsung heroes and rarely get any recognition for their critical work. This country could not exist without them.

[@deniswilliam7051]

I was going to post a knee jerk response contradicting your statement, but you're right that the army corps doesn't get credit for the successes just credit for the failures. And as I think about it, most of those failures come from the top down; they are assigned to complete projects that are crap to start with.

[@aaronschaefer4167]

🎯

[@ThorOdinson-s8m]

This country existed long before them so not sure what you’re even spouting off about.

[@dstockbridge1]

They don’t mean “the country could not physically exist” they mean “the things that the USACE have created have lead us to a world that would not have been possible without them”. Yes, it existed long before, but that’s not the comment - the comment is “we couldn’t have many of the things we do now, without them” The USACE can say that they helped build this country and it is 100% true. Tl:dr; your logic is flawed and you seem like a sad person if this is the kind of comment that makes you feel good about yourself

[@andyfeimsternfei8408]

@@dstockbridge1 Aren't you special.

[@firefighter1c57]

As an Army Corps of Engineers Lock Operator, i appreciate this video, Thank you.

[@Talha-wl1vx]

I love this young lady's charisma. Wheather she's talking about rocks or locks the energy in voice is always exuberant

[@pvic6959]

Its honestly infectious!! Seeing her so joyful made ME joyful! This is the first video of hers Ive seen and i will be back for more!!!

[@ml8067]

After a tough day at work I'll watch one her videos. Always picks me up.

[@rksnj6797]

It's nice to watch someone who's incredibly interested in the subject they're talking about. She's like a friend who's telling you about a cool trip she took or some really neat things she's discovered.

[@slugface322]

She's a smile generator.

[@davidjenson4512]

The affectations are a little over-the-top. When she started describing a cholera outbreak in cheerful tones, I'd had enough, and shut her off.

[@sierrafoxtrotgolf3638]

You’ve probably done more for the UP than the tourism bureau. Taconite from the mine that I work at in Virginia, Minnesota passes through these locks on their way to the steel mills. I can’t imagine having any access to the inner workings like you’ve had. I found the tour boat ride absolutely fascinating. For a brief time I worked for Essar Steel which has the steel mill in Algoma. Another fantastic video, Alexis.

[@george2113]

It's news to me that there's a Virginia in Minnesota. Thanks

[@ronsamborski6230]

There’s also an Alaska, and Wyoming in Michigan. Both of them near Grand Rapids. I’ve told people before about Hell, Michigan, and Paradise, too. Being able to drive from Hell to Paradise (or Paradise to Hell) in about a day’s drive is a fun fact about our state. ✋🏼

[@The_CGA]

The first 1 second of the video speaks to how UP tourism bureau helped pay for this video and open up the door for her

[@wanderingheidi]

@@ronsamborski6230 there's a Wyoming, Minnesota too.

[@j.f.fisher5318]

I'm from Seattle. Normally I follow channels with particular, mostly science interests - which was the algorithm's reason for showing me geology snd biology stuff. But I've stayed for the random but all incredibly interesting rest of the stuff here. Nicely done!

[@timol437]

As a former Yooper from the Copper Country I have always enjoyed stories from the UP. I am very impressed with Alexis Dahl's ability to weave a story, she is informative without getting in the way of the story or trying to be 'important', she has earned my respect as a great video story teller. Please Keep'em coming AD.

[@66bigbuds]

I took the tour, the lecture, and visited the shop. But I learned more from this video. You go girl!

[@staudtj1]

I'm an older Michigander who just learned a bunch of new facts, Thanks for a very well done presentation!

[@xenialafleur]

About 35 years ago, my family took the trip across the Upper Peninsula and of course we stopped at the Soo Locks. Not only did we get to see one of the 1,000 footers go through the locks, but I also saw a one eyed, one legged gull standing atop a post.

[@daclark100]

Really glad to see you getting cooperation from the various agencies in the state!

[@George-rk7ts]

Learning things is easier and more memorable when the material is shared by someone who enjoys it. You're a wonderful example of that, Alexis.

[@rajon25]

As an engineer who has had to do interviews on cameras I really felt that interview and I enjoyed every word of it. I remember when I was a teenager and seeing the Gott go through the locks while snow was falling and that image is burned into my memory of one of the coolest things I've ever seen.

[@jacobwilkins3158]

As a child who grew up visiting these locks, this video was fantastic. I love the history behind it, the engineering of the locks, and just your love for the topic you were discussing.

[@jeraldmccarthy785]

So many times and never got old.i think of it all the time now that I'm older

[@sortedsortof3474]

I am a lifelong (74 years) resident of Michigan and it is hard to hide my love for it. I found you video on Belle Isle a couple of days ago and learned so much. You present things in a very thorough manner without any fluff filler. That is much appreciated. Now after watching my second video of yours, I'm even more impressed. Keep up the good work and I will be subscribing and watching many more productions.

[@Engineer1980]

Alexis, you are a tremendous asset/advocate of the Upper Peninsula! They are lucky to have you telling there story! Keep up the great work! Love your friendly, positive approach. ❤️

[@margospica6429]

My Mom and Dad are from Sault Ste Marie… my mom and dad were both born in 1924.. My Mom told me of her adventures as a kid.. I don’t know how old she was when she did this but she said that her and her friends would swim in the Soo Locks… She also remembered the ice house were they stored the ice blocks from the St. Mary’s river… Thanks for exploring the U.P… it’s my home away from home.. Spent my summers up there with my family, extended family…

[@dscottpeterson6653]

About twenty years ago I went up from Wausau WI to visit the locks on Engineer's Day. We got to go across the locks to the center area and view other things you don't normally see. Do they still have Engineer's Day? Great Vid BTW.

[@AlexisDahl]

They do! And it's actually coming up! Here's a link to the local visitor bureau's page for anyone who will be in the area: saultstemarie.com/events-calendar/soo-locks-engineers-weekend/

[@greggkiest1069]

Excellent. As a Michigander who visits the locks frequently with tourists family that shows up. Thank You and looking forward to the next chapter.

[@michaelmayrend313]

Things learned in the Soo Locks were used to construct the Panama Canal locks.

[@DadWil]

They do still have engineers day. We went ~ 7 years ago and are excited to be going again this year.. looking forward to seeing the progress on the new lock construction. Hope to also spend some time at Valley Camp and the Tower of History..

[@Dingleberry1856]

Sooooooo, no good reason not to have made it bigger.

[@mynameisnotcory]

My grandpa drove me here when i was 9 or 10. Im eternally grateful

[@luberdoo1950]

I am a first-time viewer of your channel and thoroughly enjoyed the topic, the information, and your delightful presentation. Your obvious research was comprehensive and resulted in an excellent production. I live in Northern Vermont 1.25 miles from a border crossing into Quebec. I am retired and often look for off-the-beaten-path places to visit. I have wanted to head out to Lake Superior, and your wonderful production has compelled me to research the Upper Peninsula and set my sights on the Soo Locks. I am now a subscriber and look forward to viewing more of your productions. Many thanks, much appreciated. Go Blue!

[@DEWinitnow]

Me too. DEWinit

[@robertstruble5952]

I suspect Alexis could present any subject with top notch clarity and enthusiasm. Well done. My grandparents lived downstream from the locks and I remember seeing the coal-fired lake freighters steaming by. Thx.

[@Festus171]

Great video Alexis! My parents always loved the Soo and the Soo locks. As it turned out, I ended up going to Lake Superior State after graduating High School. I met my wife of 40 years there in 1981. What's crazy, is that I've never been back since 1986. It was so cool to watch this and be reminded of what a cool place Sault Ste. Marie is. Thanks for doing what you do so well!

[@C.Schmidt]

Always love a solid piece of infrastructure! They're not trying to be flashy, they're just doing their thing day in and day out.

[@dancarter482]

Have you seen the _Falkirk Wheel_ ?

[@dancarter482]

Have you seen the _Falkirk Wheel_ ?

[@tcm087]

You have too few followers on YT. You do such a great job of breaking down and explaining such fascinating info. So happy people were willing to meet with you and give you such access. Thanks to all the experts.

[@AlexisDahl]

Thank you so much! ☺️ Honestly, there are already so many more people here than I would've ever guessed possible - so I'm grateful for whatever audience these videos find!

[@tcm087]

@@AlexisDahl no clue what your demographic is, but I am a middle-aged woman. I feel like your content would be interesting to all ages.

[@doc6269]

I've lived here in Michigan for 58 years and, like you, have always known about the Soo Locks, but again I've never got to know much about them. I now know more about them thanks to you. So I have to give you a big thank you for reporting on them. Great reporting by the way! It was very informative. I look forward to the next part of this in 2023 when the new lock opens up.

[@davesw357]

I live on the St Lawrence river and have visited the Eisenhower lock on many occasions and I am always impressed watching the operation of the lock. I definitely will visit the Soo locks in the future. I always enjoy watching your videos you do an excellent job. Thanks for what you do 🤩

[@Poorexampeofhuman]

You're freaking amazing thank you for all you've done for Michigan, I have lived here the majority of my life I was born here in our capital city. I'm super thankful for people like you, I wish I had another way to extend my gratitude but thank you for promoting Michigan.

[@rksnj6797]

Alexis, this video was so (or is that soo) interesting! I can't wait for the next installment. The engineer seemed to enjoy speaking with you about the new lock. I guess she could tell you were genuinely interested in it. Thanks for a wonderful video.

[@dyoung3536]

If you ever get back there, you should reach out to Soo Marine Supply and see if you can't catch a ride on the Ojibway where they resupply the freighters while the transit. Even a tour of their faculties and how they manage the logistics of supplying everything from fresh produce to garbage pickup to repair parts to crew's personal items is pretty interesting. Looking forward to your "behind the scenes". Despite my uncle working on "the boats" as we called them, I've only seen them from the public viewing area and the boat tour. Your work in covering my former homeland is just as much a treasure as the things you cover. Very much appreciate what you do. Thank you.

[@Hullj]

And is Iive cammed.

[@WilliamEricStone]

This is one of your best ever! Went way deep into it, and how much the Great Lakes means to the economy of the US!

[@GordMerrick]

And Canada

[@WilliamEricStone]

@@GordMerrick Of course, North shore, South shore, it's the same lake...And Superior herself could not care less!

[@GG-xu1yn]

I was born in the Soo in the early 50s and spent some very fascinating formative years hanging around the Locks. The park was our playground and the many ships coming & going were always a source of great entertainment. I spent a lot of time studying the Lock gates and the freighters passing by from the observation platforms. We were so close to them that we could smell the food being prepped in the ships' galleys, which often prompted our racing back to Grandma's place on Portage for chow! It wasn't until my return visit to the area some 30 years or so after moving away did I fully realize just how much activity there was in the immediate area and wealth of entertainment the Locks area provided. You did a great job of describing the Locks 'in a nutshell' - WELL DONE!

[@badbiker666]

I grew up in Michigan and spent my summers with my grandparents who lived in the Northern Lower Peninsula. My Grandpa was a Soo Locks NUT. He LOVED the place and took me to see it every year. I thought I knew a lot more about the Locks than I did. After watching this video, I now understand that neither me nor my beloved Grandpa really knew them at all. Number one, I always thought that the water level changes were accomplished via pumps. I seem to recall my Grandpa talking about "pumping the water" from one side to the other. Now I see that's not how it is done at all. Fascinating!!! Thank you, Alexis, for such an eye-opening reveal.

[@benjaminscribner7737]

I've crossed the bridge over those locks many times and had no idea of the history. My favorite happy girl captivated me with her history lesson.

[@dannyl2598]

Thank you so much. Looking forward to the next video. You do a great job, very enjoyable.

[@AlexisDahl]

Thanks, Danny! I'm actually working on it as we speak, and there are a lot of fun clips in there! 🙂

[@dannyl2598]

@@AlexisDahl Awesome, thanks

[@324bear]

As a Patreon, I'm tickled to see another FABULOUS video, Thank YOU! 🙌

[@AlexisDahl]

Thank you! I'm happy you enjoyed it! ☺️

[@324bear]

@@AlexisDahl And Shared it!!!

[@stephenkellar]

Great timing for this video. I just returned from the Soo on the Canadian side last night. Before I left I went down to the water front to eat my lunch and take in the views. While sitting there I wondered how the ships got through the locks. I couldn't really see from my vantage point but now I know. Thanks for the great videos'.

[@alfamaize]

Great timing- we were *just* there two weeks ago. WRT the size of the new lock, we were also told that the shipping companies were not planning on making any larger ships. Let alone, the older ships that sail through the locks last a really long time since they sail in fresh water. Enjoyed the extra insight to what we just saw!

[@GordMerrick]

Good point re aging freighters and sailing in saltwater. Often salties can be seen on the Great Lakes and they all look so beat up compared to lakers. Now I know why.

[@richardfrovarp3826]

I remember visiting the locks years ago as a kid on our way to visit family down by Detroit. I had to stop there on my way back two years ago to see them again. Thanks for this deeper look into them. (also on that trip back, I had to check out the Quincy Dredge Number Two because of your video.)

[@snolds]

I remember going there as a child and begging my parents to stay for just one more ship. I took my kids there last summer and once again, I had to be dragged away! Thank you for the video Alexis, great job as always.

[@YeOldeTraveller]

OK. I am seriously envious of your bridge climb and the BTS tour. My wife and I visited The Soo on our honeymoon and our 5 year anniversary.

[@helacaster]

I was just there last week for my daughter's field trip. I have lived in Michigan my whole life and had an idea in my head of what the soo locks looked like and how they operated and was very surprised to find in reality it was actually a lot different than I had been imagining . Very cool video! Keep up the good work:-)

[@Pants4096]

I'm so glad THE ALGORITHM put this delightful video in my feed! Fantastic energy, perfect editing, nice graphics, amazing interviews, historical context, and ENGINEERING! This is the very best that "new media" can be! Thank you so much and I look forward to watching your previous work as well as whatever comes next!

[@AlexisDahl]

Oh man, thank you so much! This is such a sweet and generous note. I'm so glad you stumbled upon this!

[@CNC-Time-Lapse]

The UP is sooooo beautiful. Anyone who has never traveled there should make it a life long goal.

[@DONJUILIO]

I've lived my life in Michigan for over 50 years and you never sees to amaze me with your reporting. Thank you very much for your time.

[@cdbre]

really liked the video. I grew up near SSM and I currently study engineering at LSSU, I never imagined I'd see a cool youtube video about something I see almost every day. thanks

[@stephenfuller300]

Excellent educational video. Thanks Alexis. Great job!

[@terrencewalsh9098]

I just found this channel. Michigan has always felt the closest thing to home for me, and its fascinations come across better with your charming delivery. Excellent work. Greetings from Lansing!

[@marvsmith8137]

Love the vids, thank you, I live in Michigan, it's beautiful

[@ljalpena3552]

You are the best teacher anyone could have. Just think everyone ,If she taught these videos in school every kid would remember this forever. Hands on learning. All of your learning videos are excellent.

[@MO-yz6gb]

Im I love with all your content...I'm 56 years old and never remember being taught anything like this in school....and I was born and raised in Traverse City! Thank you!

[@25vrd48]

Really enjoyed the video . I live in the Little Rock , Arkansas area and my brother-in-law was a Lock Master on three Locks here on the Arkansas River .He hired on in the 60's and retired just a few years ago . One Christmas Day back in the 60's I went with my sister to take him his Christmas Dinner , we got a tour of the facility and I was blown away at what I was seeing . There are tunnels under the entire Lock and Dam , talk about Dark . It was awesome when we were walking through the tunnel under the locks , Spooky is an under statement . The Army Corp and Engineers are so nice and extremely intelligent people . Security is very high and important now . The SOO Locks are so interesting and I would Love to get a tour like the one ALEXIS did in this awesome video . Thanks so much for posting the video series .

[@TS-bj8my]

Alexis your enthusiasm is infectious! Thanks!

[@TheBerserker50]

I love your reporting and hosting! I am trying to get my family to move into the UP, and you are helping!

[@wbwarren57]

Great video! Thank you! This is really important information that the regular press outlets and the vanishing newspapers rarely cover.

[@paladinkhan]

Thats awesome! I didnt know we had a lock like that in our state here. Im looking forward to seeing it one day

[@TheogRahoomie]

When a video of the Soo locks drops in my algorithm of course I have to watch it because I’m from Sault Ste. Marie Ontario and now I’m home sick 😢

[@denisehaley9271]

Another absolutely awesome video Alexis. ❤ Its so cool to see a young person so fascinated with their history and actually explores it and shares their knowledge acquired along the way. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and adventures ❤

[@tootired76]

I keep learning by watching this channel! Keep up your good work, Alexis!!

[@chriskelvin248]

Excellent video. Pleasant and rich with absorbable information. Thank you. Subbed.

[@bryonmacpherson1470]

Thanks Alexis. I really enjoyed this. You touched on numerous topics that could become whole videos on thier own. I look forward to your next releases!

[@astrorad2000]

Again, Thank you Alexis! It is so very fascinating to me ! Folks all across the nation need to understand how civil projects like this keep the country running and I am so happy that you have taken the time and effort to inform the world about these facts.

[@adamjack9113]

I'm from the Soo, on the canadian side. I love that this video got recommended to me! Loved going to the American side to watch the boats go through. Also loved visiting the UP in general- tehquanomen falls is my favourite.

[@SemourKlitz]

OMG Alexis, I was BLOWN AWAY with your combination of enthusiastic narrative voice, historical research, hands-on approach to high-elevation photography, and unique level of video productive professionalism. Of course I immediately subscribed to your channel.

[@ScienceAsylum]

I love your videos. As a Michigander, I enjoy learning more about my home state and your videos keep my attention. (Also, that's a banger title.)

[@markkempton4579]

I have no idea why the algorithm put this in my way, but what a delightful video! Thank you for covering what can be a boring topic to some in an entertaining but educational way. My wife and I were able to ride through the locks about ten years ago and it is still fresh in my memory. I look forward to your other videos as a new subscriber!

[@jacktheeurocarguy]

Girl I love your energy!!! The locks are so interesting, I can’t wait for your next video! I’m a Grand Rapids native! I’ve been through the locks 2 times in my life. Keep it up 💪🏼

[@defeatSpace]

I had no idea, what a phenomenal presentation. Thank you for sharing 😄

[@teschvalleyrailroad]

As a born Yooper, I have to say, I LOVE EVERY VIDEO YOU PRODUCE!!! Living in Metro Detroit now, your channel gives me a link to my homeland while I learn more about it. Keep up the AMAZING work!!! I'm a grad of Michigan Tech, and my wife is a Lake State Grad, so the Soo is in both of our hearts!

[@xboxbml]

So cool you got to do that!!! Like Mike Rowe when he climbed the Mighty Mac!

[@DavidKoppana-iq8jr]

Thank you Alexis. Could you please visit natural wall and Hungarian Falls in Houghton county? 😊😊

[@mikeschiesel2852]

OMG....That is a scary climb. Thanks for bringing us along and thanks for all you do.

[@eternalfizzer]

Can't wait to see the behind-the-scenes tour of the new lock!

[@lars277]

I remember this word from long ago. You are ebullient Alexis. It is a good thing to be bubbling over with enthusiasm.

[@garyb6219]

Wonderful video, as always. Thanks!

[@johnjunge6989]

Once again you have outdone yourself. I'm so looking forward to my vacation to the UP area. As someone who spent 3/4 of there working years in construction, this is very interesting. 😊😊

[@rickystore8082]

I happen to stumble on your site this morning, being raised in the UP “ Yooper” and having visited the Locks several times . Never looked into its History, until I brought my 2 grandaughter s from Md to my child hood home in the UP, While having lunch at Clyde’s they were able to watch as one of the ships make its way into the locks . Your video brought me back home and was able to share a part of my childhood with my granddaughter s

[@EHProjects]

As a Michigander expat, it's always nice to see someone excited about the motherland. Great vid!

[@jamess1314]

I had an uncle that was a hard hat diver. In the 1960 he worked for a marine construction company that worked on a Soo Ste Marie project. I remember two things he told me about the work. They worked during the winter when it was extremely cold. As I said, he was a hard hat diver that dove even when there a several feet of ice on the water. They had a special crew that kept the ice from forming when the divers were down. He also showed me a picture of the house he was staying at during the project. The snow during the winter was higher than the roof of the house. There was literally a tunnel through the snow to the door.

[@huntertreadway4390]

Thankyou for appreciating things like this, it's amazing what average people do everyday, that are crucial to our infrastructure, things like arnet nearly enough acknowledged or appreciated

[@christiane8545]

The numbers are just jaw dropping! Thanks Alexis!

[@TheNorthwoodsRVLife]

What an amazing experience getting to have that sort of access and information. Keep up the great work! always admire your videos

[@rc8rsracer1]

Ive spent this week in the u.p. for vacation and am a geology nerd. Your videos have paved the way to a grandtime looking at cool stuff along the way! Thank you for your videos!

[@matthewcombs5387]

Thank you! Excellent content as always

[@danmay7495]

I love your content! Keep up the great work.

[@J0hnnieP]

Loved the Locks. My wife, an Air Force brat, had graduated from Sault Ste Marie High (go Blue Devils!) and I was attending Lake State College (now a university). I'm from lower MI (Loper) and I would go down to the locks, (late 70s) sometimes up to three times a week just to watch the ships go through. It was absolutely GREAT!!.

[@rickhawkins4553]

Being from Texas, I'm always amazed about how little I know when visiting different parts of the USA. Thanks for an incredible documentary covering the location & history of the Soo Locks. I toured 9 countries in Europe 40 years ago, over 21 days & swore if I made it back to the states alive, I'd never leave again & I haven't.

[@timdyersr4372]

So amazingly interesting & awesome. Go Alexis Go !!! Love your channel 👍

[@johnandrick64]

So greatly enjoyed this, Alexis, and your enthusiasm is both visible and contagious. I have a friend I'm going to visit on (St. Joseph's Island) and when I do he's taking us to "the Soo" to see these amazing structures, and the leviathons they raise and lower.Thank You, John (Toronto)

[@Vomahanew]

I love anything to do with shipping on the great lakes. Your pure joy from getting to go up on the bridge and use that music was the cherry on top of what is probably one of my favorite videos you've done.

[@douglachman7330]

I like your style and quality. A great mixture of perspective context with historical interest.

[@johnuhelski8613]

Great reporting Alexis , I grew up in Michigan and spent many hours watching the big boats pass thru .... Thanks for all your fine work.

[@Comicsluvr]

1) I LOVE your energy in this video! Kudos on doing something that you obviously enjoy! 2) More kudos to the engineers who designed the Soo Locks for having the bare minimum of moving parts! Less moving stuff means less chance of breaking things!

[@DadWil]

Very well done... I'm very excited to see the progress on the new lock on Engineers Day this year. So much to see and do at the Soo Locks... and we gotta get pasties too...

[@gregwarner3753]

Many years ago my wife and I worked on the removal of the 1930's hydroelectric station on the Canadian side of the river. It was an interesting job that involved moving some very heavy machinery from Sault Ste. Marie CA to Kincheloe Michigan. One of the more interesting events was when the salvage contractor asked me why there was more water in the upstream gallery than at the start of the job. After some calculations I concluded the underground water pressure was lifting the remains of the old building and that, without cutting off the connection to Lake Superior, the building would float away leaving an open channel connection the Big Lake to the lower part of the river. The overall contractor for the new powerplant finished the cofferdam in the old power plant's waterway very quickly. Thank you for your presentation. Soult Ste Marie is one of my favorite places in North America, Thanks again. GregW

[@Hobotraveler82]

Thanks for the history of these beautiful marvels of engineering. Really enjoyed the video. Also thanks for the bravery of giving us a view of the locks from the bridge. 😊

[@ChuckTomasi]

Thank you for this. I grew up in the U.P. and visited the locks several times. I still have family in the area. Keep up the great work.

[@wdwerker]

My grandparents are from Michigan so there is some interest kinda built into me. Throughly enjoy whenever you put out a new video! I’ve seen you pop up on some other channel too. I have great admiration for your enthusiasm and your cute smiling face. Thanks .

[@gordybishop2375]

Thank you for sharing your adventures.

[@edverhamme1768]

awesome view from that bridge! thanks for braving it up there to share the view

[@500vdc]

Great job! It was interesting hearing someone describe the locks who did not grow up in the Soo. I was born and raised in the Soo, and worked many tourist-oriented summer jobs while attending LSSC (now LSSU). Seeing you up on the top of the International Bridge arches was so cool! But I was on the bridge deck several times daily driving the Soo Locks Tour Train over and back for each tour. Occasional breakdowns had me hiking to the nearest phone box to call the bridge authority and have them contact the boss to send another tour train engine, as I helped direct traffic around us! :-) I have been living with the "trolls below the bridge" since finishing my final engineering degree at MTU, but get back to the Soo at least once a year. Thanks for making this great video!