Standedge Tunnel. The deepest, highest, longest canal tunnel in Britain! - Ep. 69

[@peterrice9800]

What an absolutely stunning video. So glad that Colin enjoyed it and congratulations to Shaun for steering through, your concentration must have been spot on. Now for the interesting bit, or maybe not, back in the mid 1960s I was a member and for a short while Secretary of the Dudley Canal Tunnel Preservation Society, forerunner of the Dudley Canal Trust, a group of Canal enthusiasts who campaigned to keep the tunnel open when it was threatened with closure. It was of course at that time the longest and deepest navigable tunnel on the network as Standedge was officially closed. One of the ways in which we raised funds was to take the public on trips through the tunnel using an un-powered BCN dayboat and I have many memories of legging the boat through The crew usually took it in turns but on more that one occasion I legged solo for all 3172 yards quire a feat I can tell you. Hope you find these fact interesting keep the videos coming.

[@FoxesAfloat]

I would love to leg a boat through a tunnel! Fascinating story! 👍🏻

[@curtbonnell4308]

Colin I say again, you give great history lessons.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks so much, Curt 👍🏻

[@naughtystudios]

100% Agree. So glad I found these two. Me and the Wife can’t stop watching. We are hooked. Fascinating Facts and love watching their live journey together.

[@deanmills5106]

You guy's out did yourselves this time, that was without a doubt one of the most interesting you tube videos you've done. I wounder if you were to turn your engine off and just sit and listen. If you could hear the pounding of the drills from hundreds of years ago. What a fabulous experience that must have been, I'm jealous. I've moved my visit to your incredible country up a few notches in my bucket list. Thank you both. Love you guys.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Aww, thanks, Dean! It was an amazing few days (filmed it over about a week). I'd love to go back and explore more of it. Totally fascinating. When I was in the disused railway tunnel it was pitch black. I couldn't see my hand in front of my face, and cold too, maybe 6c (20c outside).

[@paulrenehan]

Don't normally comment and I follow a lot of the narrow boaters. However I have to say this is the best I've seen by far. Well done.

[@scottinbristol]

Theyre great, arent they. The editing is so professional, it really is a level above.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Wow! Thank you so much, Paul. That's amazing feedback and much appreciated. 👍🏻

[@FoxesAfloat]

@@scottinbristol Thank you so much 👍🏻

[@kittykat1807]

You have out done yourselves gents, the narration, historical content, videography, presentation and attention to detail were very professional, what a wonderful vlog, I don't think any of the big TV corps could of done better, and they would have a dozen people working for weeks to produce something like this, and your producing them within a week, be very proud of yourself Colin that was top quality X

[@FoxesAfloat]

That's so kind. Thank you! You can't believe how much I appreciate the feedback.

[@ronjacobe]

Hear! Hear!

[@jimatherton8731]

I have now seen a few vlog's on the Standedge tunnel and I have to say this is by far the best one I have seen. Well done Foxes Afloat!

[@FoxesAfloat]

That's so kind, thank you, Jim 👍🏻

[@drawbridgep]

That was probably one of the greatest episodes of any reality TV ever! This was award winning. Absolutely fascinating. Well done.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Wow! So kind. Thank you, Phillip! 👍🏻

[@JB-F10-M5]

The Good lady wife has said that is the best KZbin canal topic upload from any channel yet 👏🏽 And I have to agree with her hole heatedly . That was as good as anything put together and broadcast on any of the Tv channels available from Discovery or the BBC. And although she is a very pleasant lady she never gives credit unless it’s due. Well done guys.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Wow! We're honoured. Please pass on our kindest wishes 👍🏻

[@JB-F10-M5]

Foxes Afloat she said it’s well deserved and your very welcome 😊👍🏽

[@MikCph]

I totally agree with your Ms. this was way beyond average KZbin standard, a documentary in its own right!

[@FoxesAfloat]

@@MikCph Thank you so much ❤️

[@paulwilson834]

My wife and I just sat and watched this the wife bought in a cup of tea she said and I quote what a fantastic informative television programme not realising I was watching you on KZbin well can’t get a better complement than that I loved it, thank you both. This was top notch

[@FoxesAfloat]

Haha! Give her a cuddle from us 👍🏻

[@paulwilson834]

Foxes Afloat done and thanks again

[@davecook3138]

That has to be the best canal boat video I have ever seen. Absolutely brilliant. Thanks guys, you really nailed it.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Aww, Dave, thank you 🙏🏻

[@TheBudgie29]

That was great well worth the wait. Never go through a Tunnel In the early morning this time of Year Sit there till another boat goes through then follow on behind. WHY! You ask, Well Spiders, The whole roof of the Tunnel Is dripping with them. The First boat will get covered leaving You without hardly any when You emerge on the other side. Lol. Keep going and Keep blogging It's nice to hear the history of a place. We all live on this Island pass by places and never go In. And Yet the rest of the World Pay Thousands to come see It all.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Yeah, we were the first boat through. Luckily, no spiders, but towards the end, there's some square concrete roof which had literally millions of spiders. Apparently, something in the concrete attracts them. It was like a scene from Arachnophobia! 🕷

[@pooket2002]

Never ever commented before but i just had to this time it was just brilliant. Thank you for many entertaining vlogs

[@FoxesAfloat]

Aww, Richard! Thank you so much! Don't leave it so long next time 😉 x

[@lindbeda]

This was one of the best ever. Fascinating. I don't think I could go through that tunnel. You are a natural narrator/story teller. Thanks for the history tour!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Awww, thank you, Deb!

[@RaymondOreFineArt]

Wow, your best video yet I think, worthy of a BBC documentary

[@FoxesAfloat]

Wow! Thank you. Lovely feedback. x

[@matthewbucknall8350]

You just keep raising the bar - Possibly one of the best narrowboating videos on KZbin yet.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Aww, Matthew, thank you so much. Great feedback and very much appreciated 👍🏻

[@anvilbrunner.2013]

A great narrator with a great navigator. Gold.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Ah, no. Michael Palin is much better. Unfortunately, he doesn't accept sardines as payment so you'll have to make do with me 😂

[@imyourvan9917]

Loved the Vlog, very interesting and worthy of an epic trailer! Can you Imagine legging through that tunnel with the uneven rough walls? Loved all the different textures it was like traveling through an artery or intestine 😂 Beautifully presented as always. Loved the tribute to the soldiers and to the fastest legger! Thanks guys 😘 xx

[@FoxesAfloat]

I would love to have a go at legging a boat 👍🏻 Thanks for an amazing comment. The feedback on this vlog is mind blowing! 🤯

[@HughD]

You guys just keep getting better. You've made this really interesting for those of us across the pond who will probably never actually see a narrowboat! Thanks so much for another awesome video!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Our pleasure, Hugh! Glad you found it interesting. x

[@FoxesAfloat]

@@millomweb Not a competition. Even if it was, you will never ever be able to beat Victorian engineering.

[@ride8575]

Watching this for the 2nd time, and even more impressed. Colin: Your research and the way you present it is totally captivating, educational, and inspires the appropriate awe for these incredible feats of engineering that are everywhere among the canal network.

[@richardk5246]

I live very close to tunnel end in Marsden and I used to walk through the disused tunnels with my mates when we were kids. It was always touch and go whether or not our torches would last long enough for the walk through the tunnel and back. Brought back some good memories seeing this. If you're ever back up this neck of the woods again I'd love to treat you both to a few pints in the local, you've kept me entertained through this lockdown and it would be the least I could do to get you a few pints of real, local, Yorkshire ale.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Aww, cheers, Richard!

[@darren6531]

Absolutely fascinating. Thanks so for sharing 👍🏻

[@FoxesAfloat]

Our pleasure, Darren. Glad you liked it 👍🏻

[@kipphelan]

Best yet...brilliant narrative on the history and functioning of the tunnel and a gripping (dripping) transit. Amazing that Shaun was able to keep you on the straight and narrow. A truly great helmsman. Love the feeling you both expressed of overcoming a difficult obstacle. Thanks for lighting up another Friday ...all the best...Chris 🇨🇦

[@FoxesAfloat]

Aww, wow, Chris. You have a great way with words. Thanks. Shaun was AMAZING getting us through there in one piece! x

[@Murph9000]

Top job, lads. You really excelled with this video, the history, and the hidden bits. Well done.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Our pleasure, Paul, Thank you so much for lovely feedback.

[@widdershins2687]

Wow!!! ... that was bloody brilliant! ... cinematography and narration. Love the background info as always. One of your best videos yet! :)

[@FoxesAfloat]

Aw, that's lovely. Thank you so much!

[@erykfreethinker7147]

Crossing the Ribble Link, scary . . . this tunnel, scary! My hands were fists watching and my stomach is in a knot . . . and I just sat and watched in safety! Steering was miraculous! I am trying to imagine how they legged through the wider s bend . . . probably in the dark . . and did not fall off. I do not want to imaging falling off in the dark and with the steam from the trains in virtually no light in 1900! Wow!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Amazing, yeah? Who needs rollercoasters for a thrill. Just leg through Standedge Tunnel in 1900 😂😱

[@preston1960]

Brilliant, really love to hear the history of these places you mention, your vlogs are a joy to watch. Guys your productions just get better and better and better.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Paul. That's very kind.

[@bbcfakenews8333]

I learn something every time I watch one of your videos. I do not understand anyone could put a thumbs down for such a lovely video.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you! I heard the ones who leave a thumbs down have a condition called 'micro-penis' 😂

[@Deb_Downes]

That was brilliant! Being an Aussie, we don’t have examples of engineering like that. How hard it must have been for those workers, back in that day, to construct that tunnel. Amazing! Thanks for sharing, I’m a long time viewer, first time commenter. :)

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hey, Deb! Happy first comment! 🥳 xxx

[@painmagnet1]

I've got to watch this episode again. So much history concentrated into one place, amazing! Dunno how you fellows are going to top this one...

[@FoxesAfloat]

I don't think we can top it. Better lower your expectations for next week 😂

[@miketipping1583]

Awesome video, best yet! Nice to see a video that make the tunnel look great instead of the usual "isn't it scary, aren't we brave" ones!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Ah, it was a fantastic experience! I'd love to spend a few days exploring the tunnels.

[@airmanma]

Amazing guys. Had me glued to my seat watching this. Awesome history lesson!! Greetings from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kellinigh2398]

Awesome ! You both are a marvel. Thanks for the remarkable history lesson.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Our pleasure!

[@brendariley8982]

WOW!!! This is soooooo cooool!!! Thanks guys. My education expands once again. Great job on the video. 100 thumbs up.

[@FoxesAfloat]

100 Thumbs up. Wow! Thank you so much for your lovely comments and support every week, Brenda!

[@james7149]

Wow! yet again boys. This vlog is worthy of a television documentary. The remarkable research and information, the technical editing, background sound...attention to detail right down those wonderful gates at the end. We so appreciate your giving us an opportunity to experience these unique places👍 James and Colin.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hey guys 👋 Wow! Thank you so much, amazing feedback, I really enjoyed producing this one so the positive comments are very much appreciated.

[@TheDaf95xf]

Hi guys 😄 What a great video on Marsden tunnels 👍🏻 I walked through the disused railway tunnels back in the 70s before they where closed up 👍🏻 It was a fantastic experience but spooky at the same time hearing the old locomotives hauled diesels and coaches thundering through on the Liverpool Newcastle service and lots of rattling goods trains 🤣 Thanks for bringing back those memories Stevie 😎

[@FoxesAfloat]

Our pleasure, Stevie. I wish I'd had more time (and guts) to go deeper into the disused tunnels but I was alone and it was very bloody spooky! 😱

[@MalcomB516]

National Geographic or The Travel Channel should be calling you. Just recently discovered your channel. Watch 3-4 videos a night. As someone who lives in New York, wish I had access to canal traveling like this. Absolutely wonderful vids. This one was amazing, well done indeed.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Wow, thanks, Malcolm!

[@theajane6444]

You chose the perfect song to score that tunnel trip--I feel like I need a drink! Amazing video.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@siwol8812]

I’m supposed to be going to sleep for work. Yet I’m instantly interested in this!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hehe, thanks.

[@malcolmbullock4297]

Guys, what a stunningly good video! This should be on BBC1! Really well written and filmed. Thanks!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Malcolm, thank you so much. I'm blown away by the feedback so far for this one. Thanks! x

[@cherylo1796]

I’m to claustrophobic for that tunnel. Thank you for capturing as much as you did. I enjoyed it from me vantage point. Love you two❤️❤️

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Cheryl. 👍🏻

[@garethrees6743]

Thoroughly enjoyed this, who needs a TV.

[@FoxesAfloat]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@mikeschillinger4427]

Yes indeed. So much more enjoyable and intelligent than regular TV. Good job lads. Keep up the good work.

[@jdduncan]

Thanks again for an amazing video. You guys are the highlight of my Fridays!

[@FoxesAfloat]

That's so kind. Thank you! x

[@yellownev]

Excellent vlog, broadcast quality presentation filming and supplied information. Really enjoyed it very much thank you, enjoy the rest !

[@FoxesAfloat]

Awww, Nev, thank you! Lovely feedback 👍🏻

[@davidcousins5493]

Bluddy hell guys, you've surpassed even your high standards, a super fantastic vlog, crammed with loads of very interesting information and your own brand of humor, not to mention the briliant editing, a lot of work but well worth it. Thanks guys.

[@FoxesAfloat]

That’s really kind, thanks, David! I have to admit I enjoyed making this one 👍🏻

[@sw1000xg]

This was recommended to me by KZbin. But seriously fascinating

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you!

[@Pitcairn2]

Learning so much I did not know about England and its canals with your Video's -they are so well done, Brilliant and very funny also.. Great stuff.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks! 😃

[@Minikisses20000]

Oh my gosh you two. I was on pins and needles watching this. There is noway i would ever do this. I have gone thru plenty of tunnels on the Trains over 15 years but we are going at least 60 miles an hr or more. I was like no no don't go in . LOL... I did enjoy it. This was a really great video.

[@FoxesAfloat]

hehe! This wasn't too bad. A few escape points along the tunnel which makes it feel safer.

[@Minikisses20000]

@@FoxesAfloat I saw that but gotta tell you, when you went walking in showing us, I was saying omg, turn around. I did like when you showed us the point where you had to call the CRT and let them know you were there. And if there was an emergency you could get out. 💕💕

[@susanmarsh2856]

Only 917 comments. Thank you for that brilliant piece of history.hard to imagine all of those tunnels beneath the mountains. Harder still to imagine the vision of the engineers and relevant companies hundreds of years ago. Imagine the fortitude and skill the underground workers had to construct travel services still in use 200 years later. There is a proud and elegant but practical beauty in it all. I wonder what the people would say if it were possible to bring them back to see the structures they created 200 years ago. You had some brilliant vlogs and this one is up with your best!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Using pieces of wood and string to measure, hand tools to dig it. It's just awesome! x

[@caenydd]

I loved this, beautifully produced and so educative. Friday nights are not complete without my fix of Foxes Afloat. I usually get back feeling a bit grumpy, but seeing what my favourite narrow boat mates produce, despite all their potential issues, it’s just inspirational.

[@FoxesAfloat]

That’s so kind. Thank you! I put a lot of effort into this, more than the others, so to read such lovely feedback makes it worthwhile. Thank you! (Again). Have a fabulous weekend ❤️

[@jezswallow9801]

What a great & weird experience that was! It was a bit trippy in places watching those tunnel walls go by. Great Vlog and presentation again :) See you next week!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Cheers, Jez! x

[@hunnybunny814]

Was getting anxious just watching. I could not go through that, well done.

[@FoxesAfloat]

it's an awesome experience x

[@carolerice5944]

Oh my gosh , I love your vlogs. I’m British, born in Horwich, north of Manchester but emigrated to Canada as a child. I just found your KZbin channel plus your FB and Instagram. So….I’m going to be dreaming of canal boats tonight as I watched from 1 to 69 so far today. I just had foot surgery so was looking for something interesting to watch on KZbin. My husband and I always talked about renting a canal boat for a holiday but I was a bit stressed about the whole thing. I have learned so much. I just love how natural, honest and funny you both are! Cheers and I’m going to continue watching. xoxo Carole

[@FoxesAfloat]

Aww, nice one and welcome! 👋🏻

[@Bfaxi1]

Narrated, shot, and shared like pros! Such a great video guys!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you, Bryce!

[@carolannependers8511]

You deserve an Oscar for that one. Absolutely brilliant. I was on the edge of my seat inside that tunnel though ! Well done

[@FoxesAfloat]

That's lovely! Thank you so much ❤️

[@lesleymunro4964]

Just came over from Martin's channel. Found this fascinating. Look forward to having a nosey around your channel, and following some of your adventures.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hey, Lesley 👋 Welcome! I hope you enjoy our stuff 👍🏻

[@BearHaven]

Loved the video Guy's and Sean great work on navigating through the tunnel with only a small nick, you two make a great team and Dillon included of course :)

[@FoxesAfloat]

Shaun did an AMAZING job getting us through. So relieved! Haha! x

[@BearHaven]

@@FoxesAfloat He did indeed! Sorry about the misspelling of his name wasn't sure but now I know 😇

[@davehanson6915]

I am having anxiety attacks sitting here on the couch watching you go through that tunnel. Oh my God. I do like all the history that you provide in your commentaries keep up the good work I look forward to every one of your videos. They don’t have nothing like this in Florida not even in Disney World.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Don't be anxious. All good 👍🏻

[@sarinfserg4965]

Terrific Epic Unbelievably beautiful Out of this Universe video !! ( You can add more pleasantly ) This video is amazing, it is unbelievable how it was build.... Congratulations on another super production. Thank you for sharing. Ciao y’all

[@FoxesAfloat]

That's so very kind of you. Thanks! ❤️

[@sarinfserg4965]

You are very welcome ❤️

[@kathygreenys4294]

I love the history you provide with your videos.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you very much!

[@Speedbird917]

Who needs the Discovery channel when we've got the foxy lads. Nicely done. Totally enjoyed it. Cheers.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Darren! 👍🏻

[@goldwillow12]

That was great ❤️ I wish my history lessons about canal and transportation (industrial revolution) had had vlogs like this, it would have been so much easier to visualise the conditions and engineering practices of the day. Thanks guys, that really was a great vlog 👍🏻👍🏻

[@davidgriffiths4844]

Brilliant and very informative guys! Thank you very much - that must have been a lot of work to put together! Enjoyed every minute of it! 👍🏻

[@FoxesAfloat]

It was, David. Took me a week of filming and 2 weeks to edit. I enjoyed every minute of it though. Thanks for the lovely feedback. It's blowing my mind how people are reacting to this one. Thanks! x

[@jordiribas2883]

You are brave, guys. I wouldn't get into that hell of a tunnel even if my life would depend on it. Great production, by the way.

[@FoxesAfloat]

10% Brave, 50% curious, 70% daft. No, wait... 🤔

[@MartinZero]

Great stuff guys, loved it 👍

[@FoxesAfloat]

Cheers, Martin. Quite a few comments mentioning you. Maybe we should join up for a vlog next week 😂

[@scousehousemaffia4289]

Watch you both, bet you made Martin jealous lmao, well in lads 👌

[@MartinZero]

Foxes Afloat What a great idea 💡

[@m.d.grimes1622]

More please, very entertaining, fascinating to see a place we'd never go to, thanks Buddies.👍👍👍👍😁😎

[@FoxesAfloat]

No problem. Our pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

[@andykayll1414]

Great Vlog as always Guys. amazing choices in music as well fitted the vlog perfect.

[@FoxesAfloat]

That's very kind. Thanks Andy! x

[@johncassels3475]

I enjoyed that greatly - thanks!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you for that, John. Appreciated 👍🏻

[@PeterT1981]

Perfection! Such great editing and effects! You really do have a talent for teaching. This was the tunnel I was really hoping you’d tackle in your journeys. Brave lads. I hope to make a transit through this engineering marvel someday. Thanks for taking me along vicariously.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Our pleasure, Peter. I'm really glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

[@taz1357]

Your photography is stunning. Your storytelling and historical coverage belongs in a documentary for history! I could listen to you both all day. Thank you for this!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you so much! Really pleased you enjoyed this 👍🏻

[@IMMACUTMAN]

One of the best videos to appear on my recommended

[@FoxesAfloat]

Aww, thanks!

[@chrisgoodwin2181]

Great video guys very informative and narrated super well I enjoy watching your channel all the best Chris

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thant's very kind of you. Thanks, Chris 👍🏻

[@smallcorner2044]

Terrifying!!! Blooming heck - well done!!!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hehe! Actually enjoyed it 👍🏻

[@kathlucy603]

Wow. I always enjoy your vlogs, but in particular these informative, behind the engineering scenes.

[@FoxesAfloat]

It was fascinating, Kathryn. I would have loved to spend a few more days exploring deeper.

[@neildalrymple17]

Colin, you are a brilliant story teller, I was transfixed to the whole piece. You should be on TV.

[@robertblake1032]

Watching your channel is a bit like a history course, love it, keep up the good work. Hope all is well and the rewards are keeping you interested in your work.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks Robert

[@Chris.H13]

That was fabulous Colin, just like a professional TV documentary. If you ever give up life on the cut, I think you could have a career in TV presenting!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hehe, thank you! I wouldn't last two minutes in TV 😂

[@exploringandgames7890]

It’s fascinating to see both the canal tunnel and the abandoned tunnels I’m glad you got through safely.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Us too!

[@hannahroberts6295]

Fascinating. But I feel right queasy as if I had actually gone through the tunnel myself! Well filmed!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hehe! it's not so bad 👍🏻💜

[@nicllo]

Fantastic episode guys. That 19 minute film flashed by in what felt like 5 mins! That's a true sign of perfect story telling. Watching this episode in my edit suite at ITV News makes my Friday night at work that bit more bearable. Thanks a lot!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Haha! I'll avoid the 'oooh, pass it to someone who's looking to make a canal program'. Ah, too late 😂 Thanks, Nicholas. I really loved making this episode and I'm blown away by the feedback like yours. It really is massively appreciated. x

[@jiloute22]

Very impressive, the history of these tunnels is incredible ingenuity, congratulations to the pilot and the cameraman

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you so much 😊 It’s an incredible place 👍🏻

[@heathwellsNZ]

Wow, so informative! Like watching a TV magazine journalism program episode!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you so much, Heath! I'm blown away by the comments this week. Amazing! Thanks 👍🏻

[@grayfool]

That's brilliant. The engineering involved is extraordinary. Imagine trying to complete that today? It would cost millions.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Billion! Haha! And they wouldn't be of the quality they built them 200 years ago.

[@rastasrotties839]

Great video. You've quickly become a favorite.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Aww, that's very nice to hear. Thank you! x

[@Lulu-jl5zd]

Brilliant stuff and having watched Martin Zero in the disused railway tunnels this was absolutely fascinating. What a great piece of narration Colin... and the popping up top to show the other features was inspired. Thank you for showing a fascinating piece of the Industrial Revolution to us. Best video so far I reckon!!!

[@FoxesAfloat]

That's very kind. Thank you so much!

[@Ringelsocke.]

I would never have failed so much at school if teachers were able to create classes at least half as informative, interesting and varied as this vlog! No other way to get me through this tunnel, than sedated on the sofa. 😱

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks so much! 💜💜💜

[@erichfunke4923]

Wow! Very interesting video - love all the factuals and details you furnish us with. Thank you.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks! 👍🏻

[@carlsonterrence]

My favorite video in the series so far. I am going through all the vlogs starting at the beginning. This one was amazing. All the best from the US.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Yay! Thank you!

[@TaoJones101]

Brilliant vlog, Colin! Just a really top-notch production! Filled with information, exceptionally well-photographed and edited, and the music blended nicely with the visuals to set the proper mood. You, sir, are really good at this! Cheers.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Tao, you're making me blush! 😊

[@Mcdoggy855]

That was downright terrifying....can you imagine losing drive half way through??? one of the best vlogs ive seen yet ..thanks guys

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks 👍

[@MegaSnow121]

I was spellbound by this video. If I ever get to the UK again, going through this amazing tunnel - and a hike up to that memorial and the air vent - will be on my list of must do's. Your history about this tunnel is so good that my daughter and I will use this video in our homeschooling of my grandson. Excellent work by you both! Much respect sent your way!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Wow! Praise indeed. I'm blown away by the comments our video is getting today. Thank you so much! If you ever come back to the UK and we're around, call for tea and cake! x

[@MegaSnow121]

@@FoxesAfloat Thanks, I will keep that in mind! No plans yet, so it will be a while. Want to see my family in Norway again before these bones get too old! By the way, my grandson (the ten years old Asberger's) LOVED this video. He was also spellbound and in total awe; he grabbed my laptop from me and put it in his lap to see better. Extra thumbs up for you being great 5th grade history teachers. :-)

[@veesimmons2464]

My husband and I really enjoyed watching this video, especially because of the detailed history you provided. Your vlogs always manage to transport us from our home in Dayton, Ohio to the fascinating canal system of the UK. Maybe one we'll be able to experience it for real.

[@FoxesAfloat]

You should try it, it's amazing! Even better if you get some nice weather. Not so much fun in the cold, wind and rain (which we're getting a lot of at the moment). Thanks for a lovely comment. Sending love to Dayton, Ohio! x

[@Whaler1981]

Thank you for the wonderful videos - the quality is top notch sometimes I feel like I'm right there with you instead of the steaming hot box that is Tallahassee Florida.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Haha! Raining, windy, cold here so that steam box sounds attractive today 😂

[@pete_bluscorp7718]

Fantastic vlog boys, I saw Martin Zeros vlog on the tunnels & was hoping someone would do a video on the actual canal tunnel, blown away by the work done years ago, can only imagine the conditions they worked in. Keep up the great work, just watched Martins video this morning when he joined you boys aboard, I reckon he would have loved doing this tunnel with you. Safe travels.

[@FoxesAfloat]

He would, and it's a pity we couldn't take him through with us. With the CRT chaperone and the two of us there was nobody else allowed onboard.

[@a.butler8908]

Ditto!! ... excellent presentation. Great to see creative people who have a passion for the past, what they see, and the skill of presenting this. Well Done and thanks.

[@richardcolgate7243]

Hi guys, What a great one !! You should be on tv !! Narrating all sorts of documentaries ! Well done, very educational and very interesting. 👍

[@FoxesAfloat]

Awww, thanks, Richard. You’ll have to put in a good word for us 😂 Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

[@richardcolgate7243]

Foxes Afloat I'll pm you tomorrow, I might be able to help you there 🤔 I got a contact that might be of interest. 👍

[@thomasolsson8816]

What a video. So good thanks for cheering

[@FoxesAfloat]

Our pleasure, Thomas! x

[@lightningwolf2460]

Excellent video. Really interesting history. Well done! 👍

[@FoxesAfloat]

Cheers 👍🏻

[@ilox11]

Thanks, guys, that was just so amazing. Really enjoyed how you made a full production about it, the sneaky trip through the connecting tunnels, the hike up to one of the air holes, the background story, the old images. WOW. Won't be long and you can show Mr Professional, David Johns, @CruisingTheCut, how to do a Vlog. It was just so fascinating seeing all the structures inside the tunnel, the brickwork, the patched walls, even the Checkpoint. By the way, did you suggest that a C&RT person travelled with you? I think you said it was for a 'Chaperone' to report that you had made it safely so far? Guys, you have outdone yourself! That was just such a great video, a Thumbs Up seems such a little form of recognition for such an enthralling show. Please keep them coming and when you get a chance, please give us a Special episode like this one. Cheers and thanks again.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hey 👋 Thank you! David has a very different style to us, and as much as he prefers his cardigan and slippers approach, we're much more excitable! 😂 Yeah, the CRT chaperone travels with anyone going through the tunnel as a safety precaution,. They know the tunnels well and can help if an emergency occurs. Thanks for a lovely comment! x

[@angelak9456]

Excellent video! I can tell you worked hard on this--thank you!!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you too!

[@tonydeleo3642]

Thank you for recognizing and appreciating the labors of generations past, those who built the tunnels and "leg-powered" the barges through the tunnel in days past.

[@FoxesAfloat]

💜

[@anthonybelcher8569]

Hi Colin and Shaun,I can see that the both of you have a serious abundance of free time on your hands,I'm totally in awe of your amazing lifestyle,especially when it comes to your fantastic cruising antics along the canal,the difference places that you frequent ,while on your extremely brilliant journey ,just love the cheeky expression on Shaun's face,,he has such a infectious laugh,when ever you are being serious about the topic that you are talking about,he giggles all the way through your well schooled historical facts,which is so captivating,in my opinion Your a fantastic canal historian,carry on cruising guys,and stay safe,

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Anthony! I wouldn't say we have an abundance of free time. It takes me a week to film, then a week to edit each vlog, so I don't have much free time.