Dudley Tunnel

While planning the May trip I came across an interesting possibility. As part of the trip we are planning to visit the Black Country Living Museum in Tipton. This is also one end of Dudley tunnel. As diesel engines are banned in the tunnel due to lack of ventilation, passage through the tunnel is normally either by legging / polling or by a tow from the electric Tug.

However with a hybrid boat like Chelonian a third possibility is that we can go though under our own (electric) power accompanied by the tug. A quick email to the Dudley Canal Trust who manage the passage on behalf if CRT confirmed that this is possible as long as the boat fits the gauge at Tipton.

Now what heavy stuff can I move to the front of the boat.....

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