I’m so glad this hidden monorail broke down.
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@TomScottGo
August 6, 2026 at 6:47 pm
Just when I thought I was done with monorails, they pull me back in. | AD: 🌍 Get the best deal on NordVPN, including their next-gen antivirus, which I talk to them about in this week's ad: https://nordvpn.com/tomscott
@cyankeemn1
August 6, 2026 at 6:47 pm
Wow, the view from the top is fantastic. I am familiar with such a view. I was in trade school working on Wind Turbine degree. Standing on top at just 300 feet, I had a similar view.
@cornbeef
August 6, 2026 at 6:47 pm
When there's a Plan A, B, C and D for issues that arise, you know that this is a well thought out strategy!
@st3althyone
August 6, 2026 at 6:47 pm
Such a great video, Scott. Thanks to all those gentlemen keeping that amazing bridge in tip-top shape. Although, I do wish they could’ve shown the cable stays and explained how they inspect and maintain them. That must be a serious undertaking, especially when heavy work is required, like changing one out due to damage or wear and tear. Still, it was an amazing experience!
@panda4247
August 6, 2026 at 6:47 pm
Of course you can make a cup of tea in the middle of the bridge!
@panda4247
August 6, 2026 at 6:47 pm
This is the Technical Difficulties…
@jcnash02
August 6, 2026 at 6:47 pm
24:08 can you imagine accidentally letting the door close and getting locked out?
@donderCS
August 6, 2026 at 6:47 pm
Been watching for years and years, and my attention was properly rapt during this one.
@NewportTen
August 6, 2026 at 6:47 pm
Gosh. To know that guy worked there all his life. THATs a career I want! Something you truly love! How cool!!!!! Megastructures are absolutely fascinating
@mythofechelon
August 6, 2026 at 6:47 pm
I drive over this bridge fairly often. So cool to see it behind the scenes like this.
@sarahadsit2682
August 6, 2026 at 6:47 pm
I am an American civil engineer (who does not work on bridges) and this is one of the most fascinating videos I have ever seen. Very forward thinking to prioritize easy and safe structure maintenance (and I about died at the little break room inside the tower).
@bennywollinmusic
August 6, 2026 at 6:47 pm
This would be an amazing location for an action scene.
@TheWannabeexpert
August 6, 2026 at 6:47 pm
When a video starts it seems to be an okay "callback" episode and then turn into a great episode. Also with beign highup. When i started working at a builtsite of a skyscraper in Sweden i realised that my fear of height disapeared when i passed 30M. Cause after that its to high up to realise it.
@StartledOctopus
August 6, 2026 at 6:47 pm
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@idwolfshow1727
August 6, 2026 at 6:47 pm
Cut to 3 years in the future – Markiplier scouting for filming locations 😀
@solarcrystal5494
August 6, 2026 at 6:47 pm
Tom Scott retired from YouTube to become a YouTuber
@Mauiman-aloha
August 6, 2026 at 6:47 pm
Cool video. Never seen the inside of a bridge before.
@dereksmith9876
August 6, 2026 at 6:47 pm
What a fantastic video. Thant you RAT for breaking down.
@MrP44cmb
August 6, 2026 at 6:47 pm
WOW!! Awesome video as always. So very jealous of your adventures with this stuff.
@MrSimpleone
August 6, 2026 at 6:47 pm
Amazingly interesting well done and big thanks to National Highways and of course yourself, what an interesting video.❤
@katierandall9191
August 6, 2026 at 6:47 pm
I've been wondering what you would visit in Gloucestershire! I can't believe I've not heard of this
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