I was born here in the USA and have lived in various parts of the country. Some areas are pretty horrible. The US is a good place to live if you have enough money to buy opportunity.
This looks like it'd be so much fun! The enclosed speeders look fun too, but being out in open seems like a more complete sensory experience. Thank you so much for sharing!
Loved your speeder and your video, gosh you are so lucky to have so many used lines here in Aussie it seams as soon as they finish with them they pull them for scrap :(
Made that journey many times on the steam train in both directions from Ely. Cold weather, snowy weather, hot weather. Would recommend it. Its even worth a trip up from Vegas to see more of Nevada than just the strip in Vegas. Stay at the Hotel Nevada for a special treat in Ely.
So Cool! There is this old idea of a hover train that uses standard rails , patent 3013505 . How hard would it be to make a rail speeder that works like this ?
ufoengines it is not too hard if you have good welding skills. It’s not cheap, it all adds up and the wheels can be pricy. You can find an entire kit for sale here. Railriders.net
I think you have the best set up out there for rail cart. Especially the frame. I like the get home pedal option and the larger wheels. Could you tell us approx unloaded weight and did you ever wish for more recumbent seat? Did you build frame? Thanks DW
antonia weeks yes I built the frame and with out motor two adults can pick it up and put in in truck. My friend builds the wheels and also sells an aluminum frame not as custom as mine but still works great. Check him out at railrider.net
Well for one thing, the man who made the wheels for me is no longer making them but before i got these wheels i went down to Les Schwab tire center and got 4 12" trailer rims and modified them to run on the rail and they worked great at low speeds. when i put the motor on the wheels didnt work as great and they were a little loud going down the track. Also if you are making an all pedal one then make sure to add a idler sprocket so that when you are not peddling the peddles dont keep going around. If you have any more question and have a facebook take a look and ask questions on the Rail rider facebook page there are guys from all over with all different kinds even guys selling theres. here is the link. facebook.com/pages/Rail-Riders/116498241847101
Eriks, I appreciate the quick response. The hobby looks like a blast! Thanks for the info about the wheels. Sorry I am not on FB, but I do have a couple of train boards on Pinterest.com/torosucre. How about getting permission from one of the local short line RR's that are seasonal? I wouldn't know where to start since everyone is worried about liability these days. Again...I very much appreciate the info. If I find someone to mill some new wheels I will forward that on to you. Barry
John M it is not mentioned as they don’t have anything like this for the public. I am a member and volunteer there and this is my own rider I bring down.
has anyone made a solar powered cart? seems like you could make a roof over the top out of solar panels (helps protect from the sun too). Nice and quiet compared to the gas powered engines.
arhhhh...I really wish I was born and raised in the US...I Love America the country the culture and the people.....greetings folks.. from England
strake750 Come on down! We've plenty of space. You Brits nail the land speed records; would like to see the railrider you come up with. : )
I was born here in the USA and have lived in various parts of the country. Some areas are pretty horrible. The US is a good place to live if you have enough money to buy opportunity.
@@Mmmyess leave then, you won't be missed.
@@MC-ht6lw Wow...sensitive.
This looks like it'd be so much fun! The enclosed speeders look fun too, but being out in open seems like a more complete sensory experience. Thank you so much for sharing!
Very nice rail cart, looks like a blast. Would love to build one but live in Pahrump with no railroad tracks around.
Loved your speeder and your video, gosh you are so lucky to have so many used lines here in Aussie it seams as soon as they finish with them they pull them for scrap :(
Made that journey many times on the steam train in both directions from Ely. Cold weather, snowy weather, hot weather. Would recommend it. Its even worth a trip up from Vegas to see more of Nevada than just the strip in Vegas. Stay at the Hotel Nevada for a special treat in Ely.
still fun in 2023 & good soundtrack
That’s cool riding along the tracks
Would love to ride on that track
Nevada is unique. Leave it alone. A western spirt. I lived in Reno and left in 1995 and miss it.
That would be such fun :o)
So Cool! There is this old idea of a hover train that uses standard rails , patent 3013505 . How hard would it be to make a rail speeder that works like this ?
ufoengines it is not too hard if you have good welding skills. It’s not cheap, it all adds up and the wheels can be pricy. You can find an entire kit for sale here. Railriders.net
Well who new! Rail Speeder Kits! Thanks Patents 672256, 3190554 .
I think you have the best set up out there for rail cart. Especially the frame. I like the get home pedal option and the larger wheels. Could you tell us approx unloaded weight and did you ever wish for more recumbent seat? Did you build frame? Thanks DW
antonia weeks yes I built the frame and with out motor two adults can pick it up and put in in truck. My friend builds the wheels and also sells an aluminum frame not as custom as mine but still works great. Check him out at railrider.net
Looks fun! Thanks.
Ericks, love the video. I live in Reno and want build my own track sled and take this up. Any advice you could give me? Regards, Barry.
Well for one thing, the man who made the wheels for me is no longer making them but before i got these wheels i went down to Les Schwab tire center and got 4 12" trailer rims and modified them to run on the rail and they worked great at low speeds. when i put the motor on the wheels didnt work as great and they were a little loud going down the track. Also if you are making an all pedal one then make sure to add a idler sprocket so that when you are not peddling the peddles dont keep going around. If you have any more question and have a facebook take a look and ask questions on the Rail rider facebook page there are guys from all over with all different kinds even guys selling theres. here is the link. facebook.com/pages/Rail-Riders/116498241847101
Eriks, I appreciate the quick response. The hobby looks like a blast! Thanks for the info about the wheels. Sorry I am not on FB, but I do have a couple of train boards on Pinterest.com/torosucre. How about getting permission from one of the local short line RR's that are seasonal? I wouldn't know where to start since everyone is worried about liability these days. Again...I very much appreciate the info. If I find someone to mill some new wheels I will forward that on to you.
Barry
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Thanks for the ride..........
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asking about wheels? I saw one video where the wheels were made of nylon with a urethane tire, less noise.
Brian Fairey yes I have polyurethane wheels now. This video is quite old and this was before I got the new wheels.
Love to ride on that, looks fairly well used. How many miles can you travel on that track?
Can you still do this (your own or supplied)? Nevada Northern Railway site does not mention it.
John M it is not mentioned as they don’t have anything like this for the public. I am a member and volunteer there and this is my own rider I bring down.
Whoop whoop 🤠
Rail travel under the Green new deal.
Oh that be awesome can I go along
I want one!
Works to purpose exercise and checking tracks
Why the hardhat.
Surprised it is all-wheel drive.
You mean it's all we'll drive....
Thinking those are abandoned tracks?
No they are not. I had permission form the NNRY to ride here.
Nice
has anyone made a solar powered cart? seems like you could make a roof over the top out of solar panels (helps protect from the sun too). Nice and quiet compared to the gas powered engines.
very nice.
Yes indeed. I met the two men in this picture and rode on their rail riding cart. It was very fun!
Thanks for the scoot.........
Maravilha.
There's good money to be made giving rides on that thing!
Much better than "bad" money. lol
david wrobleski yea, you’ll be the next Bill Gates. Give me a break, “good money”, LOL.
Hello from copiapo chile, write to you, where I can buy the wheels and what material they are.
Iván Valderrama Erazo polyurethane and railriders.net
How did you make / where did you buy the wheels?
LiftTube these wheels I got from rail riders.net
Where do I get those wheels please
Railriders.net
I want to do this with my wife.
Ride her like a horse ?
Be careful the road runner beep beep
wow fantastic
Are you a friend of Bill Wilson ?