mobilene Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 A friend of mine shot a little video of me driving my car down an abandoned, but accessible, segment of the brick National Road in eastern Illinois, just a few miles west of the Indiana state line. This gives a really nice idea of how close the old Road is to current US 40 (in most places), shows how narrow the old Road is (really -- it was the original US 40, folks), and shows me basking in the rumbly glory of its excellent brickness. Jim on the National Road I'd like to embed the video here, but the forum doesn't seem t handle HTML. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keep the Show on the Road! Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 A friend of mine shot a little video of me driving my car down an abandoned, but accessible, segment of the brick National Road in eastern Illinois, just a few miles west of the Indiana state line. This gives a really nice idea of how close the old Road is to current US 40 (in most places), shows how narrow the old Road is (really -- it was the original US 40, folks), and shows me basking in the rumbly glory of its excellent brickness. Jim on the National Road I'd like to embed the video here, but the forum doesn't seem t handle HTML. Jim, It is like being there!! Great! Let's have more! And beside being envious of the old road adventure, I recall I used to have your head of hair! I really appreciate the post!!! Keep the Show on the Road! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmaven Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Jim, I think I've just been inspired to take a Sunday drive today! I see a western Indiana cruise in my future today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobilene Posted November 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 To get to the spot where I was, dive off of 40 west of West Terre Haute where the Historic National Road sign points you. (This is old 40.) After you cross into Illinois, start looking on your left for the old brick road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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