Abandoned Engineering — S01E06 — Roads to Nowhere

00:00:03 They were once the most advanced buildings and structures on the planet.

00:02:21 Abandoned Buildings

00:04:38 its battles were fought on snowy mountaintops.

00:06:26 suddenly become vitally and strategically important.

00:08:16 and a driver losing control of the car faced certain death.

00:10:05 One important device gave them a chance

00:12:09 Will the 52-tunnel road save lives or is it too dangerous to use?

00:13:53 soon became known throughout the country.

00:15:50 know first hand how difficult and dangerous this project was.

00:17:39 They had to build a road in a vertical rock face.

00:19:42 it was something else, it was romantic and inspiring

00:21:32 Years passed and faster and bigger cars

00:23:22 but a hillside road in Derbyshire, northern England

00:25:23 The Industrial Revolution took place in Great Britain

00:27:15 However, the slope could have hinted at a major flaw in their planning.

00:28:58 So that was a critical factor for Mam Tor.

00:30:51 If they knew what we know now, they wouldn't have done it.

00:32:29 But how was it done and has the achievement stood the test of time?

00:34:24 And incredibly, Fletcher arrived in Phoenix first,

00:36:04 We know that during the US Civil War many railroads were built

00:38:04 These are people who seek excitement,

00:39:43 The same original Laudtee

00:41:44 but it has been replaced by a modern bituminous road.

00:43:35 "Those who do great things are remembered forever."