Barrie, No, didnt get the time or chance to see the Duchess. Tony, It was just a week, and we did the Stourport Ring, which includes the Worcestor & Birmingham canal, the Birmingham Canal Network, Dudley Canals (1 & 2), Stoutport Canal, Staffs & Works canal, and River Severn. The Tardebigge tunnel is 2,700ft long, and the Netherton tunnel just over 3,000ft. Tel, I have loads of photos and plan to upload them, with descriptions etc. When I have done so I will post a link. However, right now I am back and working on my new house. Hopefully I will be able to move in by the end of the month. Alan MODEL ENGINEERING DISCUSSION LIST. To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list, send a blank email to, modeleng-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject line.