From: "iddi" <iddibhai@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [OM] Re: #300
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> On Sat, 03 Sep 2005 02:17:41 -0700, GeeBee <geebee@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> >
> > Olympus OM2n : Zuiko 24mm f2.8 : red filter : Ilford SFX
> >
> > http://www.geebeephoto.com/2005/05300.htm
>
> What are those train-track looking quarter circle markings for on either
> side of the locks? Almost look like indicators or to increase traction if
> locks are manually operated.
>
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Hi Iddi,
You got it, they are raised rows of bricks for footholds to give better
grip. It takes quite a shove to get the lock gates moving. They also helped
in snow and ice when the boats worked all year round.
Thanks for looking.
--Graham
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