My new homemade train speeding over abandoned railway tracks. Power draisine on railroad

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5 жыл бұрын

After my previous rail cart got stolen, I managed to find some new train wheels on Craiglist. This time I went for an even more exciting build. This time around, the frame is made of steel for better stiffness and the engine was upgraded to a Suzuki 125cc 2-stroke engine. Coupled with a 6-speed transmission to deliver its 14hp to the tracks! It works wonderfully, so wonderfully that the top speed is still unknown because I got scared in 5th gear at around 50km/h.
Theoretically, it should be able to do 70-80km/h
For more information about this abandoned railroad, click the link below!
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@m3nathan 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant man, I love everything about this video, scenery, pooch, kart, running on old rails, pooch's reaction to deer. You sir are winning at life! More power to you

@insevanhouts 5 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU for the kind comment! Definitely motivates me to bring out another video

@m3nathan 5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you're motivated towards more videos, I'll be keeping an eye out for sure. Personally, I'd love a video on the kart itself detailing the design, just a thought for content. G'day from Australia.

@chrischeney6340 5 жыл бұрын

m3nathan was gonna post a comment,but no need you’ve said exactly what I Was gonna say !!!.Love it

@BigKeithDog 5 жыл бұрын

@@insevanhouts How do you turn the cart around to come home?

@insevanhouts 5 жыл бұрын

@@BigKeithDog There's no real need to, this railroad goes to a town high up on a mountain. Turning the engine off, putting it in neutral, and let gravity do it's work!

@BH-wz3bw 5 жыл бұрын

Omg it’s like Disneyland but with no safety technicians!

@insevanhouts 5 жыл бұрын

*no safety whatsoever ;)

@bullsboat1 5 жыл бұрын

Man's best friend and a beautiful country side, can't be beat.

@ComputerLearning0 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed, if I could do this it would be true relaxation. I'm sure his dog his having the time of his life riding through the countryside with his best friend!

@tomkent4656 5 жыл бұрын

How great to live in a Country that leaves the tracks in situ after abandoning a line.

@insevanhouts 5 жыл бұрын

I never understood they bothered to remove them, the metal isn't worth shit. Probably only to prevent people from doing this ;)

@nsx001 5 жыл бұрын

@@insevanhouts Where is this.

@dirtrusty7228 5 жыл бұрын

France

@mikekole 4 жыл бұрын

@@insevanhouts The metal is actually very valuable. Here in the US, when a line is abandoned and it is going to be used for another purpose, such as a bike trail, scrapping firms competitively bid for the rights to the metals.

@DJ_K666 4 жыл бұрын

@@insevanhouts I believe in France they have to leave the rails in situ for at least 20 years after closure. Here in the UK they tend to tear them up pretty quickly after closure. Often only 1 or 2 years. Usually as soon as anyone mentions the word "Reopening"

@gem7107 5 жыл бұрын

I just randomly ran across these types of videos a few days ago and I can't get enough of them. By far one of the coolest things I've seen. Keep on railing 😀

@insevanhouts 5 жыл бұрын

Aaahw that's great to hear :)

@eugenkramaric1173 5 жыл бұрын

@@insevanhouts and now we want part 2 : )

@insidepages4150 4 жыл бұрын

www.narcoa.org/excursions/clubs.htm Check this group out, lots of videos.

@captaincalamari7451 3 жыл бұрын

"Keep on railing"😂

@vilislacis3337 5 жыл бұрын

Dog seems to be enjoying the ride! You should show him more often :)

@raincoast9010 5 жыл бұрын

I agree

@swashington942 2 жыл бұрын

Well he shows him quiet a bit

@johnnysmith6028 5 жыл бұрын

Dog is a pretty good engineer

@flavianocenareyes1339 Жыл бұрын

I love to watch rail speeder cart on abandoned rails and the green scenery is awesome ♥️♥️♥️

@insevanhouts Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot :)

@franksnyder1038 3 жыл бұрын

My dad was in France in 1944. He said it was a dangerous place. Peace to all the good people of the world.

@CuzznRickH14 5 жыл бұрын

Good times. A lot of us would like to take that ride with you and the dog. Thanks for sharing.

@civedm 5 жыл бұрын

Install some blades underneath the cart to trim down some of that growth as you roll by.

@dancousineau72 5 жыл бұрын

your dog looks like the most happy lab in the world on here!!!

@insevanhouts 5 жыл бұрын

@willie8415 5 жыл бұрын

Lots of NOISE and smoke. Love it, as I'm sure the peace and tranquility of the forest does.

@insevanhouts 5 жыл бұрын

Haha not sure if sarcasm or not ;)

@tkalter 2 жыл бұрын

I was going to critique the audio but what the hey listening to the clack clack clack is all part of the love of the rail

@ginnymullins2477 4 жыл бұрын

when a person has this pastime to look forward to, it makes the rest of the world manageable. thanks for a great video.

@insevanhouts 4 жыл бұрын

Such a wholesome saying. Who said this?

@apxpandy4965 2 жыл бұрын

Great machine - beautiful setting! Thanks!

@joostderidder Жыл бұрын

Moest ik naast zo'n verlaten spoor wonen, dan zou ik hetzelfde proberen doen!!! Echt leuk!!!

@bernardsulman1506 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely scenery. You are so fortunate to live in a place where the track is just left intact and undisturbed.

@insevanhouts 5 жыл бұрын

I didn't realize how lucky I was till I saw how many old tracks just get torn apart after they get decommissioned

@curiousnomadic 5 жыл бұрын

It's incredibly foolish when they do that. They might be used again.

@sludge4125 2 жыл бұрын

@@curiousnomadic If it was foolish, they wouldn’t do it.

@curiousnomadic 2 жыл бұрын

@@sludge4125 Silly comment. Hindsight is 20/20. There are a LOT of foolish things people did in the past and they did it and it was still foolish.

@sludge4125 2 жыл бұрын

@@curiousnomadic Think of all the track that has been ripped up and reused. Do you think even 5% of that track could be profitably operated again? 3%? 1%?

@frglee 5 жыл бұрын

Give that man a job in railway engineering!

@heykoolaid2004 5 жыл бұрын

This is a beautiful video! Please do post more if you make them. Thank you.

@insevanhouts 5 жыл бұрын

I will, thanks for the encouragement!

@ih1955 5 жыл бұрын

I can just imagine the excitement, coming out of a curve and meeting face to face with a high speed train!!! Nice filming and beautiful scenery. Thanks for the ride!

@paulelliott3739 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you. I truly enjoyed watching this.

@jackkreacherr9339 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Love how the dog's having a blast too

@insevanhouts 5 жыл бұрын

He loved it! When he had to stay at home he would sometimes sneak out when he heard me depart. Fun times :)

@havingalook2 5 жыл бұрын

What I wouldn't give to have a ride like that. Majestic. Wonderful.

@steverudder3321 3 жыл бұрын

I admire you Sir!! This is something that I've always wanted to do. Your choice of horsepower is proper, but your 6 speed transmission has me in awe! I don't suppose there's a need for 6, but it's gotta be comforting to know that you've got em anyway!!😂 (assuming that they are 6 fwd. Gears as opposed to 3 fwd and 3 rev). And your camera angles are great! If you have enough track, that would make a great day trip somewhere. Anyway, I hope to see more of your journeys.👍

@insevanhouts 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for the kind comment! It's indeed 6 speeds forward. Top speed is yet to be discovered. But possibly in excess of 80km/h.

@dustydean56 5 жыл бұрын

This looks like one of the best ways to enjoy a ride that I've ever seen !! Who has the right away if you meet another rail rider? Your dog is the best part !

@johnapplianceguy9317 5 жыл бұрын

Peaceful and serene, just ditch the oil burner, 4 stroke it my man.

@insevanhouts 5 жыл бұрын

I should! This was the cheapest option but the next upgrade will be all electric!!

@jonsymmonds1120 5 жыл бұрын

Looks like so much fun! The puppy loves it as well. Awesome video, thanks for sharing!

@hugostiglitz6914 5 жыл бұрын

For anyone living in the UK notice that leaves on the line don't need to lead to train cancellation!😁

@SD-tj5dh 5 жыл бұрын

You'd be surprised how much added lubrication a few squashed leaves can do between metal wheels on metal rails. Especially with a train of several hundred tonnes travelling at 50+ mph.

@hugostiglitz6914 5 жыл бұрын

@@SD-tj5dhI wouldn't be at all surprised mechanical engineering is my day job. I know there's a reduction in the (kenetic) friction coefficient. I was just making a joke, that's why I put a smiley face at the end!😁

@insevanhouts 5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, same story in the Netherlands! But yeah, those suckers slow me down all the time, especially when they're wet

@mjd4174 5 жыл бұрын

@@SD-tj5dh Same a wet leaves on the road.. almost like ice at times.

@McRocket Жыл бұрын

Great video. Love the opening credits. Your subservient quadruped seemed to enjoy it...that's very nice. Great scenery. Thanks for this.

@mjd4174 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, I love this. I can imagine packing some food and supplies and heading out for nice long relaxed tour.. sounds like a good way to spend a day to me.

@joankamp4513 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool machine and scenery. Wow.

@Thunderdog73 5 жыл бұрын

Great Zombie Apocalypse urban area vacate vehicle....with the fearsome black Labrador defense option!

@MLBBUNPRO 4 жыл бұрын

Yaa that kind of feeeling

@flyingdanwitha29sedan 2 жыл бұрын

Wow a two stoker!!! Bad ass dude! I’m building one now!!

@MrRichard57000 5 жыл бұрын

well thats very cool,almost have tears in my eyes….good job on the cart as well,can see that the dog loves it....

@Hjerte_Verke 3 жыл бұрын

I love your extended exhaust pipes, both on this cart and the previous one. It makes them both seem rather quieter with the added benefit of directing the exhaust well away from the driver and passengers.

@Triadii 3 жыл бұрын

Nice way of using the abandoned railway

@joelonderee2872 5 жыл бұрын

I could watch this all day. Guess you have to watch for deer, fallen trees, broken track, low branches, and poison ivy.

@Selfcreative 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video my friend. I remember your older videos and the scenic route. Very beautiful.

@jkitto2008 5 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this kind of stuff, wish I could do the same😉❗️

@edwardsanchez5812 3 жыл бұрын

The more I watch these rail cart videos the more I want to build one.Yours is one of the best I've seen so far.

@mikehicks4086 5 жыл бұрын

My dog would love this stuff. Great video.

@melrichardson2392 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic freedom at last.

@Cityofcorrodedmen 5 жыл бұрын

Yay, new video! Very beautiful scenery.

@insevanhouts 5 жыл бұрын

I finally found the courage to edit it all together :D

@josephcampbell8463 5 жыл бұрын

That's cool that your dog likes to ride with you ! Nice video have fun !

@keiththompson5173 5 жыл бұрын

Great footage. Lovely scenery. Well done

@insevanhouts 5 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@WeirdBarbiesBoyfriend Жыл бұрын

How beautiful! This is awesome!!

@theluth9046 5 жыл бұрын

Love your motorcar, great build! Beautiful place to ride! Enjoy your quite time!

@kevlandy 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent vid, thanks!

@lothean2099 3 жыл бұрын

What some don't realize is the details you put into this video, like how you filmed yourself coming and going. Knowing you have to go back and get the camera. Great job.

@thelessimportantajmichel287 5 жыл бұрын

I honestly can’t remember the last time I saw something this cool

@robertrowland5813 3 жыл бұрын

Just stumbled on this very cool vid. Thanks for sharing your creation with us. Quite an adventure, to be sure!

@MajorLeague718 3 жыл бұрын

This looks really fun!!

@Gigler43 5 жыл бұрын

INCREDIBLE!!! Winning at LIFE!!!

@insevanhouts 5 жыл бұрын

😎😎

@jansirkia3809 5 жыл бұрын

Utterly awesome! The beginning of something BIG! Get yourself a little steam lokomotive which you can fire with them trees growing to close to the tracks and keep the railroad open. Good to see you got your dog along so he could help you get home in case you run out of gas....

@insevanhouts 5 жыл бұрын

That would be awesome, a railkart powered by the railway itself! I'll seriously consider it!

@dickdefilade1058 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Please post more! Great vid and sweet cart!

@mal_752 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely 💯. Great video 👍🙏

@RockvilleTrainFan 3 жыл бұрын

How cute! I love that you and your Dog went on some adventures :)

@carterbarsoom374 5 жыл бұрын

That's just beautiful. Would love to try that.

@ericplaysbass 3 жыл бұрын

Smokes like the real thing!

@drgunsmith4099 Жыл бұрын

This is fantastic I’d love to do this 🙏

@cloggedpitot1 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful scenery

@kittycatz1116 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this! And the dog😁

@melted_cheetah 5 жыл бұрын

The Passenger is really digging it too

@MultiJerdna 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice. I looked at it several times.

@xeniabrunel4552 5 жыл бұрын

Love the Dog in this video the star of the show

@nztphotography5758 5 жыл бұрын

Stunning footage 😁 sometimes these Stay safe on these old lines

@FalconWing1813 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool, hope I can try this one day!

@Frankestein01nl 3 жыл бұрын

Best seat in the house! Nice track and rig man!

@tomviolin 5 жыл бұрын

Such a sad commentary on the US; the abandoned rail lines in France look to be in far better condition than many of the active lines I have seen here in the States. Such gorgeous scenery as well!

@erneststorch9844 4 жыл бұрын

Your dog seemed happy as a clam until a animal ran across the tracks !

@jamesc2810 Жыл бұрын

The scenery very beautiful

@24chikillin 5 жыл бұрын

Love the video somany beautiful places

@mumbles552 5 жыл бұрын

Looks like lots of fun!

@jhansen2649 Жыл бұрын

You could put rotating blades on to cut brush along middle of track, as a rollong lawn mower. Nice story love trains

@65csx83 2 жыл бұрын

That was fun, especially enhanced by the tunnels. Got scary when you lowered the camera behind the engine and obstructed the view so I couldn't see in case I needed to hit the brake.

@eugenkramaric1173 5 жыл бұрын

Excursion with your best friend ? Priceless

@deborahchesser7375 5 жыл бұрын

Now that’s too cool ! I love it , you can only refine and enlarge from there, a camper maybe, I forgot to comment on your beautiful dog as well, thanks again.

@insevanhouts 5 жыл бұрын

Sometimes I dream about mounting a caravan behind it, would be wild

@deborahchesser7375 5 жыл бұрын

Inse van houts oh that’s perfect, maybe solar panels and electric motors and batts. Doesn’t take much once you get moving. Length is your friend in this application

@microbusss 5 жыл бұрын

congrats on getting a new one THIS time lock it up!!!! ys I do want one as well!

@insevanhouts 5 жыл бұрын

No worries! I bought a lock with a loud alarm to scare them off

@microbusss 5 жыл бұрын

@@insevanhouts or get a shed to put it in!

@cpkaleth 5 жыл бұрын

Someone STOLE your previous cart? I thought here in the U.S. we had a monopoly on genetic trash that stoop so low. Boy Ill tell you, I dont know much about France, but based on this video it looks to be a gorgeous place!

@laserworkstv 4 жыл бұрын

4️⃣0️⃣ I love how they still have a speed limit sign 😂😂😂

@MrDavidrex 5 жыл бұрын

Half a million wasted on Harleys and I could be doing this? You are a genius and I am getting to work. Thank you!

@JohnSmith-ci3iw 4 жыл бұрын

I wish they would let us do that here where I live , that looks like it would be a lot of fun. Great Video 👍

@lunkystraydog6572 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing, have fun stay safe

@rjc862003 5 жыл бұрын

would not be a bad idea to install a cowcatcher or other V type device on the front to clear debris away the rails and kart

@harrygaul4475 5 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. Not only that carrying a weapon in case.

@sandert3197 5 жыл бұрын

Harry Gaul France.... people don’t carry weapons for defending

@elijahlafayette7666 5 жыл бұрын

Or some kind of weed eater attatchment to hit all those saplings

@SunsetRailMultimedia 5 жыл бұрын

Before we know it this dude is gonna be running full-size trains on this line 😂

@sotirzvanidjubre4109 5 жыл бұрын

@@SunsetRailMultimedia A Bullet

@rodwilson2114 5 жыл бұрын

love the way your dog engoyed his/her ride

@egparis18 5 жыл бұрын

That looks like fun. Thank you for sharing. Hope you never run out of fuel halfway home.

@nsx001 5 жыл бұрын

Lmao never thought of that.

@tkalter 2 жыл бұрын

I thought that's what the dogs for LOL

@kennethjohnsson1914 3 жыл бұрын

Very very very nice video, thank for charing.

@Brianthehistorynerd 5 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic 👍🏻 really nice job!

@johnderby8921 3 жыл бұрын

Sure looks like fun!!!! USA NH

@LiberatorYourself 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome build! It would be super cool if you had a weed whacker attachment that would get power from the wheels and clear out the vegetation in between the tracks! Great video!

@mingohernandez6475 5 жыл бұрын

Man I would love to go out on that ride down the tracks .

@MisterMitchMM 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely awesome.

@Jeno996 5 жыл бұрын

Just beautiful.

@eddieknox9874 5 жыл бұрын

great video, lov it

@jbeleni 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent!!

@rodney.t9082 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you finally made a new one, it's too bad your old one got parts stolen.

@ComputerLearning0 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool cart and big enough to carry up to FOUR people. I would love to do this and with a cart that size you could carry tools, spare parts, fuel, camping gear and related supplies in the event of a serious breakdown. At 6:00 it looks like someone had to clear a fallen tree on the left so carrying a small chainsaw might also be in order. I'm sure his dog is having the time of his life riding through the wilderness with his best friend :>) Respect from the United States of America.