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Category: Approach Drift

Arrival Landmarks at the Locks

On July 29, 2019August 17, 2020 By SJSchnurrIn Approach Drift, Blog

I've completed (well, almost... there are a few tidbits to add) my 3D model of Lock 23. Here's a top view. And here's a front view. The point of this post is to let you know where the heck you are when you arrive at your first barrier at the end of the long approach …

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