Dalslands kanal

Silarnas biled

Connects the two lakes Western and Eastern Silen to Dalsland canal.

Short history:
The lock at Gustavsfors that connects Western Silen to Dalsland canal was planned from the very start. As work progressed the Canal company realized that they ought to continue with a lock at Krokfors to connect Eastern Silen as well.
The parliament granted permission and money in 1866 and the job was done by lieutenant P. Laurell who managed to do the job for 66 500 SEK. The lock was finished on July 1st 1869.

The lock in Gustavsfors

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The lock entrance seen from lake Lelång	Entering the open lock	Inside the lock	View from the lock towards lake Lelång

The narrow canal from western Silen to Gustavsfors
The upper waiting bridge in Gustavsfors
"We will, we will rock you" a whole bunch of Germanyoungster sang in the lock
The force of water
The upper waiting bridge with the road bridge in the background

Krokfors lock


The narrow canal from Eastern Silen to Krokfors lock	The lock-keeper at the manouverstand	Halfway down	The gate is opened. Time to enter Western Silen

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The narrow canal from western Silen to Gustavsfors	The upper waiting bridge in Gustavsfors	"We will, we will rock you" a whole bunch of Germanyoungster sang in the lock	The force of water	The upper waiting bridge with the road bridge in the background