September 16, 2026

Tag: Emily Anne

A man leans into the end of a large iron cylinder, using an angle-grinder to cut away at small metal tubes inside.

Vlog 387: Hot Stuff

Posted on January 10, 2026January 10, 2026 by David Johns

In 2025, over a period of some months, two steam narrowboats, called Tixall and Emily Anne, had their boilers removed and their pipes taken out for replacement. This is the story of that epic job!

Vlog 269: Fire Power

Posted on June 23, 2022February 24, 2024 by David Johns

On a sunny day at the Anderton Boat Lift, I was delighted to have the opportunity to chat with Katherine Hutchinson who operates the steam-powered narrowboat Emily Anne.

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