The Big Chute Marine Railway on the Trent Severn Waterway, Lock 44, Coldwater, Ontario
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The Big Chute Marine Railway or patent slip is at lock 44 of the Trent-Severn Waterway in Ontario Canada.
It works on an inclined plane to carry boats in individual cradles over a change of height of about 60 feet (18 m) and is the only marine railway (or canal inclined plane) of its kind in North America still in use.
It is operated by the federal government through Parks Canada.
Music -
Acoustic Sunrise a jingle by YouTube Audio Sound Effects.
Lock Tales - Big Chute Marine Railway - Trent-Severn Waterway
Welcome to Lock Tales! In this episode we travel to the Big Chute Marine Railway, Lock 44 on the Trent-Severn Waterway. Chaz, acting lock master, tells us more about the site, it's history, and how Canada 150 is being celebrated by boaters!
For more information on the Big Chute Marine Railway, visit the Trent-Severn Waterway website:
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The Big Chute Marine Railway, Lock 44, Trent Severn Waterway, Ontario, Canada
Out for a nice Motorcycle Ride on Sunday and stopped at the Big Chute to check it out. I thought it was interesting so I thought Id take a little video and share it with you. Cheers, Tush
UNIQUE! Big Chute Marine Railway (12JUL2014)
The Big Chute Marine Railway is the ONLY one of its kind in North America still in use. Officially known as Lock 44 of the Trent-Severn Waterway, it works on an inclined plane to carry up to 100 foot boats up (or down) the 60 foot change in elevation.
Hepburn Engineering Inc. in Etobicoke designed and built the railway.
Big Chute Marine Railway, Trent Severn, Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada
A nice place to visit with family when you're up north in cottage country. There is a marine restaurant (with a nice outdoor patio) close by with awesome nachos. A few steps away is an ice-cream shop. Loads of free parking.
Built in 1977, its a 'one of a kind' unique engineering design, carrying boats over the land barrier at Big Chute. It replaces the original marine railway which was built in 1917 and is still there, but now out of service.
August 2009
Big Chute Marine Railway
Trent Severn, Georgian Bay
- close to Coldwater, Ontario, Canada.
Big Chute Marine Railway - Full Ride Over
Full ride over the Big Chute Marine Railway on the Trent Severn Waterway. This is a down bound view from the helm and my GoPro camera.
Filmed July, 2011.
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Be sure to visit us at for information on purchasing our exclusive Trent Severn Waterway feature DVD/Blu-ray that takes you from the beginning at 'Mile Zero' in Trenton, Ontario, and through to Port Severn at the north west end at Georgian Bay. Take in the beauty and adventure as we cruise all 240 miles of the highly diverse waterways and see the many wonders of the world's highest lift locks, take a ride over North America's only marine railway, visit the communities along the way and so much more!
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Big Chute Marine Rail - Lock #44
This video is about Lock #44 - Big Chute Marine Rail on the Trent - Severn Waterway.
Big Chute Marine Railway (21MAY2012)
This is the opening weekend (May 24 long-weekend) of the Big Chute Marine Railway in Severn Township on the Trent-Severn Waterway.
Officially known as Lock 44, the latest version of the railway built in 1978 provides a lift of 58 feet to boats up to 100 feet in length. This is the ONLY marine railway of its kind in North America still in use. The original railway was opened in 1919.
Parks Canada:
Big Chute Marine Railway, Trent Severn, Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada.
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The Big Chute Railway near Honey Harbour, Ontario, Canada
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7th Floor Tango by Silent Partner
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Big Chute Marine Railway
Trent-Severn Waterway between Lake Ontario and Lake Huron. Ontario, Canada
Big Chute Marine Railway, Big Chute, Ontario, Canada
Big Chute Marine Railway 1/2 (21MAY2010)
The opening day (Friday of the May 24 weekend) of the Big Chute Marine Railway in Severn Township on the Trent-Severn Waterway.
Officially known as Lock 44, the latest version of the railway built in 1978 provides a lift of 58 feet to boats up to 100 feet in length. This is the ONLY marine railway of its kind in North America still in use. The original railway was opened in 1919.
Parks Canada:
Big Chute Marine Railway
The lake I live near, Lake Coucouching, is part of an extensive system of lakes, rivers, canals and 44 locks allowing pleasure boats to travel from Georgian Bay to Lake Ontario called The Trent-Severn Waterway. The lock 44 is called The Big Chute Marine Railway. Watch and see why.
Big Chute Marine Railway, Trent Severn, Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Boat Ride Up The Big Chute Marine Railway
Heading up and over on the Big Chute Marine Railway. This is the up bound trip from Georgian Bay towards Lake Simcoe along the Trent Severn Waterway which links Lake Ontario to Georgian Bay, Lake Huron and beyond.
Filmed August, 2011.
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Be sure to check my 'Sea Ray 400 Sedan Bridge' Playlist. You can see all the videos of this boat, 'Boogaboo IV' here:
We sold the 400 Sedan Bridge in late 2016, but replaced it with our current vessel, a 1998 Sea Ray 330 Sundancer - our fifth Sea Ray! I invite you to take a look at my ever expanding Playlist for that boat here:
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Remember to SUBSCRIBE to my Channel ( for the latest boating adventures. New videos every week!
Be sure to visit us at for information on purchasing our exclusive Trent Severn Waterway feature DVD/Blu-ray that takes you from the beginning at 'Mile Zero' in Trenton, Ontario, and through to Port Severn at the north west end at Georgian Bay. Take in the beauty and adventure as we cruise all 240 miles of the highly diverse waterways and see the many wonders of the world's highest lift locks, take a ride over North America's only marine railway, visit the communities along the way and so much more!
Look for our other DVD productions including travels through Florida & more. Please keep up to date at for latest information!
+++ Join the husband and wife cruising & traveling couple - the 'Boogaboo Crew' - as we set sail to fun & adventure! Watch Hundreds of original Boating & Travel videos, join us on Facebook, read our Blog and much more, all at
++ Facebook @
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++ Twitter @
++ Instagram @
For even more boating fun, please visit my Trent Severn Waterway at site that is full of information, stats and much more for that beautiful waterway.
++ And remember to 'CLICK, COMMENT, LIKE & SHARE!!'
Trent Severn Waterway Lock 44 Big Chute Marine Railway Working
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Big Chute Marine Railway part 1
The Big Chute marine railway, a National Historic Site near Port Severn, Ontario, Canada, is unique in North America. Instead of relying on a standard lock system to carry watercraft through the 17.7 m change in elevation at this point on the Trent-Severn Waterway, boats are secured by slings on a large carriage, which moves along a railway track. The boats are lifted out of the water, carried over the waterfall and gently placed into the water again.
More here:
Man Made Mighty Machines - Big Chute Marine Railway, Canada 2018
In 1914, contracts were let to have 3 locks built to connect the Severn River to Georgian Bay at Port Severn, Big Chute, and Swift Rapids. .The original Big Chute Marine Railway was completed in 1917, and could only carry boats up to 35 feet (10.67 m) long, preventing navigation by large commercial vessels. In 1921, plans were once again made to build three locks at Big Chute, to be part of a new section of canal which would take boats from Big Chute and rejoin the existing waterway downstream from the Little Chute, avoiding the fast water in the Little Chute. However because of the post-war recession the scheme was put on hold once more, although remains of the beginning of the dams required to maintain the water levels can still be found in the surrounding forest. In 1923, the original railway at Big Chute was replaced, as the size and number of boats had increased, with the second carriage being able to carry boats up to 60 feet (18.29 m) long. The 1923 carriage was used up until around 2003, on days of extremely heavy traffic, or as a backup for the new carriage.
Operation
The vessels are floated into the cradle, which is approximately 80 feet (24 m) long by 26 feet (7.9 m) wide. Four 200 horsepower (150 kW) electric motors provide traction by cable. It can transport up to a combined total of 100 short tons (91 t) in weight. In this enlarged version the increased weight is borne on a dual track which keeps the carriage level (the front and back wheels are on different tracks, with the front of the carriage on the upper tracks. The carriage is kept horizontal due to the relative profile of the tracks. Toward the end of travel, the carriage assumes a slight nose down attitude as it submerges into the water). Boats rest on the bottom of the carriage, and webbing slings are provided to support boats safely and prevent them from tipping. The old system has been decommissioned by Parks Canada, to conform with modern safety standards, although the old tracks and carriage still remain.