Railbiking Adventure, a once in a lifetime most unusual adventure.

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Railbiking Adventure, a once in a lifetime most unusual adventure.

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Four retired gentlemen undertake a difficult, once in a lifetime railbiking adventure across the vast open spaces of Patagonia. Fighting ferocious winds, camping at abandoned stations and
interacting with the friendly locals, all the while enjoying the La Trochita experience as no one has before. Full story: www.latrochita.homestead.com Correct narrow gauge is750mmm which is 29-1/2". Wide gauge is1676mm which is 5'6". Correct spelling is Gaucho, not Goucho. View also: Railbike Wildlife, Extreme Railbiking.

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@elborikua951 3 жыл бұрын

Gentlemen, I want to thank you for the joy you have gifted me by recording this adventure. The hard work of placing and retrieving cameras while contending with the elements is incredible. Again thank you.

@petermclennan6781 3 жыл бұрын

I shot and edited documentaries professionally for several decades and I have to say that you did a superb job under extreme conditions. Congratulations! An epic adventure for all of us to share. THANK YOU!

@peterhoffman2639 3 жыл бұрын

You have made the effort worthwhile. Many thanks.

@soniatriana9091 3 жыл бұрын

@Peter McLennan I was also thinking they did an outstanding job of filming & editing this incredible wild adventure! So, I’m glad a professional like you made that acknowledgment!! 👍🏻👏🏻

@cobass1840 3 жыл бұрын

I too have been in photography and video production for several years and this is an excellent and, I might say, extremely interesting production. I'm now retired but haven't "rode the rails" yet. Great job, gentlemen.

@vandalsavage6152 2 жыл бұрын

Great, great job guys, thank you for the adventure....

@ro30 2 жыл бұрын

@@peterhoffman2639 A lot of great photos that perfectly complement the video!

@sanatandharma4435 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of people go 'off the rails' in retirement, but not you guys!! Brilliant!!

@williammeeker7626 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome ! What a fun time you men had!

@claudioqueiroz5125 2 жыл бұрын

Fizeram a coisa certa!

@williammcintyre8570 2 жыл бұрын

Commenting b4 video. Love it.

@omkarbankar958 2 жыл бұрын

@@claudioqueiroz5125 vvvvvcf

@mr.badluck8004 2 жыл бұрын

Aaaaahahhahahahah.

@danielpiedecasas1346 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!! your story touched me in several ways. First of all because it gives me hope, you are the living proof that tours and cruises are not the only option for retired people, second: you've linked two places of the world I love: Patagonia (where I traveled several times) and Portland (some of you came from there) a city I love and enjoyed, and finally because your adventure is like a tribute to friendship among you and with environment, human as well as natural. My regards from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

@samirayis5830 5 жыл бұрын

I didn't think I'll watch till the end I was wrong. Great job 👍🎁

@theshocker4626 5 жыл бұрын

Cool vid. I went to the site and looked at all the still shots. Amazing place.

@freddyoshana8794 4 жыл бұрын

Me too , i love it and thank you .

@michaelhartzell9758 3 жыл бұрын

I did too.

@bobleclair3719 3 жыл бұрын

Great!

@throngcleaver 3 жыл бұрын

Same! Great video of a fun trip!

@stereodreamer23 3 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful story, with such beautiful scenery, amazing people, and top-notch editing. The Internet needs a lot MORE stuff like this!...

@marcussmart3275 3 жыл бұрын

The world needs more adventurers.

@rameshbhangay5421 3 жыл бұрын

Hats off to the young team for undertaking this beautiful and epic journey. Hats off to the locals for keeping the rail tracks and not removing them !

@josenewtoncostacosta8079 2 жыл бұрын

beauty .... I'm 80 years old, but I enjoyed this adventure of yours exploring strange lands, and with such vitality worthy of young athletes. I congratulate you... and live LIFE 👏👏👏👏

@ronnyz10 5 жыл бұрын

Bravo, what a ride. Thanks for letting us tag along.

@mikeengler2645 5 жыл бұрын

I'm 72yrs young and your trip was spectacular ...ive ridden a bike in stiff winds on long trips I know the agony ...your surroundings were breathtaking...great job men

@craigmooring2091 3 жыл бұрын

The vastness of the Patagonian landscape compared to your own size has nothing to do with your relative significance. Do not sell yourselves short. That was a grand adventure, full of significance. Well done, gentlemen, well done!

@RUOKH 2 жыл бұрын

Simply awe inspiring. The scenery was deeply spiritual and you gentlemen were so respectful of all those good folk you encountered. Thank you so very much for sharing this beautiful film with us. God bless you.

@jesusjessegutierrez1378 5 жыл бұрын

I would like to express my deepest thanks For sharing this video With the world I totally enjoyed it Just goes to show you Never too old To enjoy a unique experience

@MichaelRankin70ad 5 жыл бұрын

That was awesome. That would be a once in a lifetime adventure. So glad you were able to go and then top it off by sharing with us. Thanks gentlemen.

@teisotunyi3776 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are going super strong even after retirement, thank you for taking us to those beautiful places ❤

@buscandomomentos 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you friends from Patagonia, for venturing into our lonely and magical places. If you are going to do next, I will accompany you ...💪🧡👋

@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS 5 жыл бұрын

the best travel show on the tube. i BECAME ADDICTED TO THE SCREEN. I felt frightened , elated. excited. emotional. you are certainly a great group of men. I am 82 years and in my younger life i formed and ran a touring cycling club and during my cycling years pedled over 26,000 miles. I last rode a bike 10 years ago in Scotland along disused railway trackbeds. but it became to much so had to stop. You are an inspiration to all who view this. thankyou very much.

@3deeguy 5 жыл бұрын

I'm sixty six and I 'actually' thought I was doing something special because 'maybe' twice a week I ride twenty six miles on a paved bike trail. Still, I enjoy it. The trail was made from an old railway which was paved over. Plans are to lengthen the NY trail but I'm told no camping will be allowed.

@neelonghunglow 5 жыл бұрын

3deeguy you are doing something special. I just turned 32, but after having stage four cancer, my heart has a hard time. Keep up the fun while you can! That sucks about the no camping!

@3deeguy 5 жыл бұрын

@@neelonghunglow, Stage four? I'm truly sorry. I have no words.

@brianborell4469 5 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one thinking about Q assembling Little Nellie during "You Only Live Twice" during the clip about the bikes? 😀👍🛠️

@trentsc4929 5 жыл бұрын

Hopefully you know Jesus as your Savior.

@MoultrieGeek 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing journey and a beautifully produced video. You have shown that language need not be a barrier when kindness and respect are given. Thank you for lifting my morning.

@johnhead9502 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a wonderful experience.

@HighOnLife1985 4 жыл бұрын

Diversity has its roots

@adventurenestagarwal6319 3 жыл бұрын

Really a gentleman journey. Congratulations team Railbike.

@jimkirby9959 3 жыл бұрын

It's insane to travel and not be able to communicate. You must miss over half of the experience.

@nicolasp7395 Жыл бұрын

As an argentinian a I feel proud of you guys for this impressive travel!! I hope one day I have the encouragement for doing the same. And thanks for showing the patagonia to nearly 3 million people

@antonystringfellow5152 3 жыл бұрын

What a thoroughly enjoyable experience watching that was! Took me a lot more 25 minutes to get through it - there were so many amazing views, from the video and the stills, that I had to keep going back and pausing it to take a longer look. Stunning!

@billbohlen9700 5 жыл бұрын

What an absolutely incredible thing to do. As an old retired bloke myself I would have loved to do that trip. Well produced video. Congratulations. You made my day!

@americanpredatorfishery5236 5 жыл бұрын

the worst part was the end.... I could've watched another hour of your journey. I got lost in the beauty and serenity of your trip. what an amazing journey. We live in such a fast paced society here in the U.S. that sometimes we forget things are slower in other parts of the world. Thank you for sharing your trip with the rest of "us". Chad Thatcher Murray, Kentucky

@jcfh5059 3 жыл бұрын

What a fascinating trip! Four old friends embarked themselves in a very challenging and unparalleled trip not for the faint of heart, as most of it ran at elevations way higher than 3,000 ft. The sightseeings are so peaceful and the locals just amazingly friendly. I enjoyed watching this video so much!

@herbsHA 2 жыл бұрын

You guys make me jealous. What a ingenious way to travel and bonding of a handful old Geezers. Your photographer and editor deserves a special thanks. From an 84 year old fellow Geezer. Thanks sharing this documentary with us.

@kevinmorin7965 5 жыл бұрын

With similar decades on the Earth, I salute you gentlemen and raise my glass. Thank you for the courage, and execution for those of us who may not have the (remaining) physical ability to join you. So enjoyed your video, thanks for sharing your experience. Nicely done.

@richlymann6451 5 жыл бұрын

Kevin Morin , Well said Sir

@jamesmoore1770 5 жыл бұрын

All anyone can say, is "Wow." Incredible journey of a lifetime. I was also glued like all the other comments below me. Thanks for sharing.

@louisfavre04 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Watching your movie brought up many memories from riding the line in the late 1980ties from Esquel for the whole length including a three course meal in the diner and running out of coal to heat our coach. Also, an engine break-down let to many hours of delay. The strong but cold winds I could feel again ... I spend all stops outside on the ground trying to collect wood in order to keep a fire going in the coach's oven. And the sun-set looked just like in your movie.

@ThothathriRamanSEAAstandards 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the more than a decade old adventure! Hope the gentlemen are enjoying the remenienses of the epic journey. The editing and presentations make it look as if it happened only a few months ago. Congratulations to all those involved in this amazing journey

@ProvidingSpam Жыл бұрын

They are dead.

@clive.r1414 5 жыл бұрын

Well done lads!! What a journey and stunning scenery. Loved every minute with you all!

@1billiedale 5 жыл бұрын

That was absolutely wonderful. I had never heard of rail biking before. What a great adventure. I am envious. Thanks for the video.

@erickim2025 2 жыл бұрын

Hats off to you 4 tough old birds, what a unbelievable adventure. I'm impressed 👏

@ohsweetmystery 3 жыл бұрын

Loved everything about this, including the old train at the beginning! Wonderful!

@KitaraKaori 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing!, I grow in that's place, I'm far from there now, but I cried seeing this, you make feel like I was there again, I was so happy in those years

@markfulcher6942 5 жыл бұрын

I can only imagine how it must have felt. What a truly beautiful landscape

@wackyrice1 5 жыл бұрын

Loved it's quietness, subtitles only, and, well, just loved it all. Bravo !

@Sonny15-215 4 жыл бұрын

And Richard Clayderman as background Instrumental music.

@geowww 3 жыл бұрын

Just fabulous to enjoy your bike trip of this wild Patagonia, with phenomenal landscape, open space, mountains, free-roaming cattle, sheep, nice local children & people! Very well done documentary. Thank you!

@stevenbaty6247 3 жыл бұрын

Superb. I watched every minute. I would have jumped at the chance to do such an amazing adventure. I did not even know railbiking was a thing! I laughed at the suitcase until I saw it in action. As a lifelong backpacker, I would do it that way too. HD makes everything so much more relatable. Patagonia - what a place. Thank You.

@timothyhunter4724 3 жыл бұрын

A "railbike" is something that I imagined and drew pictures of, when I was a little kid. I thought it was my own invention! I'm so happy to see it as a real thing. Great fun, a great adventure, and a great video. Cheers!

@amartseren9548 3 жыл бұрын

Timothy Hunter ye sometimes I think of some cool design,example( a torque wrench on a impact gun) only to realize it's already a thing

@oldhardrock2542 3 жыл бұрын

We used rail bikes to move around on a large underground mine in the 1970's. They were small bicycles on 4 aluminium wheels. No brakes, banana seats. But, the rail was only 24 inch gauge.

@jjohnston94 3 жыл бұрын

@@amartseren9548 Oh, yeah. The centrifugal clutch.

@geclay8996 3 жыл бұрын

Great minds think alike. I thought of making one over 50 years ago.

@IsleofWightBushcraft 5 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic thing to do. I can well understand why you were melancholic once the journey was over. Great to watch, thank you

@mototakahe836 3 жыл бұрын

These are 4 real adventurers. Not an Africa twin nor BMW GS in sight. My hearty congratulations to you all. Thank you for sharing you once in a lifetime trip.Wonderful. Loved the bike engineering ingenuity.

@parkerberryhilll 2 жыл бұрын

That was so enjoyable to watch. Something about the home movie feel of the whole production draws you in in a really unique and special way compared to something more produced and "professional". Loved it.

@raymondpetrovits2336 3 жыл бұрын

Truly enjoyable to watch and “ride” along side with these 4 adventurers.

@thisissoeasy 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely mesmerizing! Thanks for taking me along!

@NickGarrett 5 жыл бұрын

thisissoeasy mesmerized by that old mans wang, eh?

@gregkamer3754 3 жыл бұрын

The human spirit and thirst for adventure never ceases to amaze me. If I were 30 years younger I would have jumped at this opportunity.

@sergeant5848 3 жыл бұрын

Never too old apparently!

@roberteckard9771 3 жыл бұрын

This has got to be one of the best and interesting adventures on Utube that I have seen. We need more of these trips and adventures to watch. Than you for sharing.

@catswambo9706 4 жыл бұрын

I give respect to the people of Patagonia that preserve history - even if unused it is cherished and not stripped. The world can learn from you. What breathtaking beautiful country scenes

@dr.chrisketo7193 3 жыл бұрын

What we could learn out of this video is that for foreigners it’s not worth while learning Spanish: it’s just kind of imperialism

@swagon4545 5 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't of thought in a million years to even see such a Trip like this, it was really nice privilege to watch I really was, Thanks 👍

@adawg3032 Жыл бұрын

It is so wholesome seeing how much of a hit you guys were with the many children you met on the journey, they all seemed to love spending time with you folks. Watching the little fellas chauffer your suitcases was funny.

@williamshaffer9216 3 жыл бұрын

What an Adventure!!! I loved every minute of it and didn't want it to end!

@barrybarber4924 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful scenery and people...amazing adventure...Thank you so much for sharing! I can see how this trip was a spiritual quest...food for the Soul

@1046fireman 5 жыл бұрын

One of the best things that I have ever viewed on KZfaq.

@mrme5654 2 жыл бұрын

What an adventure! Just Wow. The people (specially the kids), the towns and villages, the animals, railroad stations, it was magnificent. Awesome ride!!!

@chiuringo 3 жыл бұрын

Best of both worlds; biking and rail travels, you guys are genius!

@billwilliams4748 5 жыл бұрын

Came for a quick look at the gear to ride the rails, 25 mins later.... Fantastic video, thank you for sharing!

@leonardodimani5567 5 жыл бұрын

JESUS SAVES YOU FROM HELL BUT YOU MUST STOP ALL SIN

@CheekyMonkey1776 5 жыл бұрын

How cool are you guys!!! What a great trip. The experience of a lifetime. Congratulations!

@willgoodall6104 2 жыл бұрын

A fabulous record of a wonderful adventure. I have recently shown this to my cycling buddies and we are taking inspiration to undertake our own. Brilliantly filmed and edited too.

@derekwhite5090 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve recently retired. I really enjoyed your adventure. It has encouraged me to get off my arse and go have an adventure.

@leadslinger49 5 жыл бұрын

Great video and story. Retired railroad conductor and I love riding rail-trails. So many interesting things to see.

@pedrotenn2007 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Loved every second of this video. Thank you so much for sharing your incredible experience with the world.

@MrBenHaynes 3 жыл бұрын

A heart-warming story. A most excellent adventure, party on dudes! Thank you KZfaq algorithm for suggesting this fascinating journey.

@ericsmidt6923 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for visiting us and sharing this wonderful video for all to see

@tonithomas393 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing journey guys! Love the shot of the guys laid out resting with the vultures overlooking😂. And the children “porters”, so adorable.

@joopterwijn 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid! I must say, from what you showed, the trail was in remarkable condition!

@wuzgoanon9373 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely mesmerizing story. Good on you guys for making the journey of a lifetime. Excellent production.

@umeshsharma5290 Жыл бұрын

The adventure u show us is classic one. Never imagine how railbiking is. Love to watch agin n agin. U people have guts to do that .Hats of to you. Thk for showing.

@frankpitochelli6786 5 жыл бұрын

I found myself totally immersed in this video, it has a southwestern American landscape, though the mountains were gorgeous.!! Absolutely fascinating and captivating. Great video and best of luck. 😉

@JohnS916 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely a high desert environment. I wonder what the average altitude was? Looks like it could be a brutal place in the middle of winter and very hot during summer.

@Tacuarendi1 3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnS916 winter - 20 ° Celsius I don't know how much it is in ° F, sorry for my bad english

@EvansvilleJill 5 жыл бұрын

What an amazing adventure! Thank you for taking us along. The beauty of Patagonia astonished me. I had no idea. I love that you made a point to interact with the children you encountered. They'll be telling the stories to their grandkids and I'd bet a few of them build their own rail bikes too.

@markhemerick6263 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your trip. My grandfather used to tell us stories about the rail rides. In the depression they had to get around. We're in the states coal country PA. Thank you again I always wanted to see it done.

@desmagennis7830 2 жыл бұрын

I’m amazed that these old railway lines are still intact…great video…….

@birdwing98 5 жыл бұрын

What an adventure. Thanks for sharing. The amateur cameras did not detract from the wonderful story! The people you met seemed so kind. I'm sure you guys were such a curiosity.

@1991jdclark 5 жыл бұрын

I have never heard of this but what a brilliant idea. Railways go places many roads do not.

@C150hp150 3 жыл бұрын

What an adventure !! Really well done and thanks for taking all of us along.

@TheOldCowboy1952 3 жыл бұрын

You have proven, we are never to old to accomplish great things. Wonderful journey. Thank for taking us along.

@TVAntennaTV 5 жыл бұрын

My expectations weren't very high when I clicked on this clip. However, the editing was superb and you took a potentially dull subject and turned it into a great story. Well done!

@pczarn 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed every moment of this video. Thanks for making it and sharing with us.

@darylj2617 5 жыл бұрын

what about the moment with the naked old man in the river...

@goudagirl6095 2 жыл бұрын

Don't say you're "insignificant in the vast landscape." That landscape was PUT THERE FOR YOU, because you are unique and special as a human being. Amazing journey, looks like it was challenging but lots of fun, and beautiful countryside!

@avnihakantavsanoglu4012 Жыл бұрын

I watched it yesterday by chance. As a geography teacher, I'm studying the region on google today and learning new things. It's a great documentary. Congratulations...

@UncleJams 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful scenery I would never have seen otherwise. Thank you very much.

@katieirish5765 5 жыл бұрын

What an incredible journey! They should start tourist excursions like this. People would love it!

@johncuervo3019 5 жыл бұрын

Would be awesome! Id pay for that experience (:

@bimmjim 2 жыл бұрын

This video is a gem on youtube. .. In proper tourism, one meets the real people and learns the truth . .

@johnburgess5534 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on an epic adventure. I really enjoyed the engineering of the trikes, the scenery, your tenacity and photography. Well done lads.

@tibijerus6950 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this great adventure, what a great idea to explore those remote wonders of our world.

@dougbourdo2589 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video of what appears to have been a true 'bucket-list' endeavor. Equally amazed that the rails appeared to be in such good condition.

@riya9708 3 жыл бұрын

Now, how 944 disliked this recollection of an amazing adventure and friendship baffles me...probably frustrated, sad people who sit on their heinies all day disliking testimonies of beautiful adventurous people out of spite. We loved even second of the trip!

@1957jmhiser1 2 жыл бұрын

The United States needs these rail adventures for our abandoned rails. What a way to travel, without pollution. A collapsible sail would make an invaluable addition to the rail bike. Nothing terribly huge, just large enough to give a push from the wind, maybe a large umbrella. Wonderful adventure.

@danrussell3439 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent I hope each of you had a great time. Thanks for sharing.

@scotmetcalf2745 5 жыл бұрын

Y’all are some bad dudes!! What a magnificent journey. Thanks so much for sharing

@aaronlax22 3 жыл бұрын

I've never watched a video and wanted to do something so badly before. Man its ridiculously beautiful down there.

@heruprakoso4894 3 жыл бұрын

Amazed with the genuine engineering idea to paddling along the rail road and the retired not supposed to get bumpy and steeped hill. Salute and bravo.

@mobiltec 5 жыл бұрын

Some of my friends and I actually did this in Southern California decades ago in the 70s. Only ours were two ten speed bikes welded together and we rode on full size abandoned tracks. Eventually we powered the unit with a 5hp motor with a platform between the rails to ride on. It carried 2 to 4 people and we sat in lawn chairs while riding. I still have photos of this. This is the first time I have ever seen anyone else do anything like it.

@paulscott1091 5 жыл бұрын

then the cal state gov band 10 speeds and you cant have anything more than 3 without chp permit

@mobiltec 5 жыл бұрын

@@paulscott1091 I never heard of that. But it is Californiastan...

@Shallcross 5 жыл бұрын

Pics or it didn't happen.

@mobiltec 5 жыл бұрын

@@Shallcross That's what I tell my students. I have photos of us on the tracks in Southern California. We used to ride two sets of rails. One abandoned and one active. The active one was privately owned and we knew the track maintainer crew so we had the run schedule.

@Paul-fp3qn 5 жыл бұрын

@@mobiltec Think you could find a way to show us photos? Would be awesome to see

@toolivan 5 жыл бұрын

Excelente historia, gracias por compartir. Saludos desde Argentina!

@vinuj5617 2 жыл бұрын

Wow....couldnt say more...24 mins of pure bliss....hats off to your friendship and adventure.....

@alanraun7623 3 жыл бұрын

Tried to build a rail bike years ago but didn't spend enough time to make it work. Incredible journey. THanks for sharing.

@barrywebber100 5 жыл бұрын

Very well done! What a wonderfully original idea for an exciting adventure in older age! I've never heard of rail biking before - what a brilliant idea. Congratulations on completing a unique holiday in a beautiful remote location and thanks for posting. Best wishes to you all.

@daveoblivion4753 5 жыл бұрын

Loved every minute of this. Outstanding adventure.

@willie90210 2 жыл бұрын

I'm Argentinian and I love your story, I got emotional to see you visiting my beautiful Patagonia. thanks for sharing!

@castle4610 3 жыл бұрын

Now THIS is what adventure looks like. I would love to do something like this, perhaps here in the mainland U.S. (although I know there aren't really any tracks like that here). Thank you for sharing!