Found it fascinating to watch and discover how they work. Very physical in it's design and function. It's no joke for the weak bodied, apparently. Made my night learning about it, though. I love how mechanical things really work. Thx for posting.
It would be wise to acquire one of these for use when everything goes to hell in a handbasket. That way you can still move around the country. Just take lots of water.
To me, a handcar or as I call them, a pump trolley, is possibly one of the most classic forms of early rail road transport. They look cool and I made one of my own out of paper that I'm updating right now. Awesome
Thank you! Finally, someone has posted a handcar video that actually shows the gear arrangement and the position of the crank eccentric. Now I just need to get approximate dimensions of the two gears.
I know you Posted This 6 Years ago, but, The size og the Gears would pretty much depend on what sort of Reaction (Effort & Speed) that you require. Anyway, in case you still need the information, check this out. velocipedes.blazerweb.co.uk/newsletters/Newsletter23.pdf ps .. You could also build one based on a Pushbike Operation: ruclips.net/video/Igj_rAV8WJM/видео.html
Thanks very much for uploading this. My son and I were watching Petticoat Junction. Ol' Homer Bedloe was using a handcar. Me and some boys used to play on a handcar when I was a kid, and I was trying to explain how it worked, but couldn't remember; particularly on how it changed direction. This video explained it all. Thanks again!
Wow here I am 5 years later watching petticoat junction and it brought me here as well! The president of the railroad broke a lever on the train and used a pump car to get to hooterville to make a phone call to get it fixed
@@montgomeryfortenberry Saw that episode tonight. They will never make TV shows like this ever again. Not enough inclusivity to keep the idiots happy. :-/
I enjoyed this video very much. I have always wondered what the purpose of the rail handcar Was- very informative- and - charming as well. Thank you- may the Handcar live forever ❤️💚😊
Absolutely Excellent Video, Great Camera Work, Explanation of the entire subject matter, enjoyable to watch and Very educational & informative, Thank You For posting...Book 'em DanO'
Anyone familiar with Bachmann's Large Scale Trains would quickly see how accurate their Hand Car is. The early version, though mechanically lacking in the motor department, is spot on with respect to the real thing.
My Grandfather worked on the NSWGR (New South Wales Government Railways), in Australia for 46 Years: It was his First and Only Job that he ever had (1927-1973). He spent most of his career moving around Country Towns in N.S.W., until the early 1950's, as a Fettler and then a Ganger (the Leader of a Gang of Fettlers); and then moved to Sydney. He spent the rest of his working life in the old Darling Harbour Railway Yard, and finally at Eveleigh Railway Yards. During his time in the country towns, he road a 3 Wheeled Pushcar (also know as a Railway Trike): I can remember when I was VERY Young (maybe 5 or 6 years old), he took me for a ride. I can remember it like it was yesterday. In case anyone is wondering, there were No O.H.&S. Restrictions back then like there is today, and they knew when the next Train was coming through. One thing that wasn't mentioned in that Video about removing them from the Track: It wasn't always practical to virtually Lift One End Off and Push It Away, and doing so, could Damage The Wheels. There were Wooden Platforms (probably about 1.5 x 2 metres - I can't recall exact dimensions) randomly placed along the track: Mostly where the Track was higher than Ground Level. If they were expecting a Train, they would move along to the nearest Platform, and either Lift It just Flip It Over onto the Platform.
I am about to make a miniature one of these for a short film so this was very useful thank you. Although I am disappointed you weren't wearing a bowler hat! 🇬🇧😉🇺🇲
Laura Ingalls Wilder - The Long Winter - Pa Goes To Volga. It has been perplexing me for years as to how a hand-pumped apparatus could propel such a contraption. Now I know - the same principle as a bicycle. Many thanks.
You did a very nice job of building the car. I believe the wheels are 14" Faimont. I have a Sheffield car from about 1900 with 20" wheels, a velocipede (3 wheeled handcar), and a Fairmont B4 motor car. The motor car has 14" wheels. I have had a Fairmont M19 up to about 45 mph.
Thanks for the visual tips...really enjoyed watching it work. I just saw a speeder today at the roundhouse show I went to...looking into buying one of those, or like it.
Thank you very much, I have always wanted to know how they worked. And thanks to you I no longer have doubts friend, I left you my 👍 Greetings from Argentine
I'm actually trying to come up with a design that would be similar to just that! Although it will have both rail "guide" wheels that raise and lower, it would also have rubber wheels that steer while off the rail. I'm planning a fully pedal version (seats 2) and a pedal/motor version (that may seat 4 or more).
A invention for a limited period of time and purpose only (1870-1900); railway handcarts were to be used for work and maintenance work that spanned a distance of several miles at most, as longer distances exhausted the operators.. The hauling of steel rail transport was discouraged as dangerous and oner-burdensome except in certain conditions; the carts carried smaller items like spikes and other similar items. The handcarts became increasingly dangerous as rail lines incorporated faster steam engines. Handcarts began to experience experience increasing injuries and fatalities until these carts were self-banned by the railroads in the early by motorized versions called speeder car. The men working these railroads in the 19th century were rough, rugged and in great shape, the work demanded peak physical condition and strength, few workers carried excessive weight and didn't require leisure time to 'stay-in'-shape', their work was their gym and it kept them fit and able.
I'd love to have one of these, or a motor-car, but if I had a choice and had the money I'd definitely get the handcar, for you don't have to buy any gas or oil and you'd get a good workout. The only problem besides running out of puff to pump the handles is finding a stretch of track to ride on (I don't trespass on the railroads, besides being illegal it's just bad form anyway), maybe if I rang up the local tourist lines and asked nicely they might let me have a go when there aren't any trains running or a special feature for a railfan weekend.
Depends on how heavy the hand car is, what you might be pulling, or how strong you are. (I really want to try one of these.😏 They look so fun to drive.)
I have always been fascinated by these things. How many are in use today ? Is it just one company who manufactures them or what ? What yr were they invented ?
OK, tell me this...How many times does the wheel turn in one pump cycle? Also, what is the diameter of the wheel? I need to know these things because I would like to build one. I am all tooled up to do the job.
Maybe one day you can reshoot in HD as it is interesting. Does two people m one on each side make it easier as it would appear with only one connecting rod, it would not do as much with two people as I would have thought.
This is railscout’s wife. My life was shattered when my husband died last year. He wasn’t sick, it was sudden. He was a locomotive engineer. He loved everything to do with trains, railroad... He loved his job and that is where he passed. On a locomotive all alone.
Just wanna say that this whole 8 minute video could've easily been done in less than 2 minutes. And were the shots of the horse and steam train really necessary? Like we didn't know what either were so you had to spend the time to show us what a horse is....? All this did was waste so much of my time
This is railscout’s wife. You just cannot please everyone. It’s your world, we just live in it, right? My husband was passionate about educating anyone who chose to learn about anything railroad related in particular. There was no greater person on earth. Please think about your negativity towards my husband who passed away doing what he loved- operating a locomotive.
It is a great video. This is Railscout’s wife. I took some of the footage on this video. I think he acknowledged me in the credits at the end. As difficult it is to say this, he passed away in May 2017. No sickness, no nothing. Just suddenly. He lived and breathed railroad. The hand car is a custom built replica of a Kansas City and Springfield something. Custom made somewhere in Iowa. Thank you for your comment. He would have enjoyed it and most likely have replied with something educational about the hand car or something similar.
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I googled "How does a handcar work?" and this answered my question perfectly. Thanks!
Found it fascinating to watch and discover how they work. Very physical in it's design and function. It's no joke for the weak bodied, apparently. Made my night learning about it, though. I love how mechanical things really work. Thx for posting.
It would be wise to acquire one of these for use when everything goes to hell in a handbasket. That way you can still move around the country. Just take lots of water.
My 3.5 year old Mick was totally engaged with this video, thanks for making and sharing!
To me, a handcar or as I call them, a pump trolley, is possibly one of the most classic forms of early rail road transport. They look cool and I made one of my own out of paper that I'm updating right now. Awesome
Thank you! Finally, someone has posted a handcar video that actually shows the gear arrangement and the position of the crank eccentric. Now I just need to get approximate dimensions of the two gears.
I know you Posted This 6 Years ago, but,
The size og the Gears would pretty much depend on what sort of Reaction (Effort & Speed) that you require. Anyway, in case you still need the information, check this out.
velocipedes.blazerweb.co.uk/newsletters/Newsletter23.pdf
ps .. You could also build one based on a Pushbike Operation:
ruclips.net/video/Igj_rAV8WJM/видео.html
3.27:1 is an exact gear ratio from an actually manufactured pump car.
18 1/2 inch drive gear is one spec that I picked up from the Kalamazoo Pump Car Co.
Thanks very much for uploading this. My son and I were watching Petticoat Junction. Ol' Homer Bedloe was using a handcar. Me and some boys used to play on a handcar when I was a kid, and I was trying to explain how it worked, but couldn't remember; particularly on how it changed direction.
This video explained it all.
Thanks again!
Wow here I am 5 years later watching petticoat junction and it brought me here as well! The president of the railroad broke a lever on the train and used a pump car to get to hooterville to make a phone call to get it fixed
@@montgomeryfortenberry Saw that episode tonight. They will never make TV shows like this ever again. Not enough inclusivity to keep the idiots happy. :-/
I enjoyed this video very much. I have always wondered what the purpose of the rail handcar
Was- very informative- and - charming as well. Thank you- may the Handcar live forever ❤️💚😊
Absolutely Excellent Video, Great Camera Work, Explanation of the entire subject matter, enjoyable to watch and Very educational & informative, Thank You For posting...Book 'em DanO'
great video. teaches how everything on the handcar works. thanks!
Recognised power hacksaw blade in brake linkages and rebar for frame braces. Great work on the hand car. Great work on the video. Thanks.
When he lifted that car _BY HAND_ i just roared: "Damn he strong!!!"
Thank you very much. Love from India 🇮🇳
What a great video! So well done! Thank you for taking your time to share this information. 😊
What a fun looking thing to have.
Thanks for posting. What a great film.
I need one of them for the unused track near me.
Excellent
Anyone familiar with Bachmann's Large Scale Trains would quickly see how accurate their Hand Car is. The early version, though mechanically lacking in the motor department, is spot on with respect to the real thing.
My Grandfather worked on the NSWGR (New South Wales Government Railways), in Australia for 46 Years: It was his First and Only Job that he ever had (1927-1973).
He spent most of his career moving around Country Towns in N.S.W., until the early 1950's, as a Fettler and then a Ganger (the Leader of a Gang of Fettlers); and then moved to Sydney. He spent the rest of his working life in the old Darling Harbour Railway Yard, and finally at Eveleigh Railway Yards.
During his time in the country towns, he road a 3 Wheeled Pushcar (also know as a Railway Trike): I can remember when I was VERY Young (maybe 5 or 6 years old), he took me for a ride. I can remember it like it was yesterday. In case anyone is wondering, there were No O.H.&S. Restrictions back then like there is today, and they knew when the next Train was coming through.
One thing that wasn't mentioned in that Video about removing them from the Track:
It wasn't always practical to virtually Lift One End Off and Push It Away, and doing so, could Damage The Wheels.
There were Wooden Platforms (probably about 1.5 x 2 metres - I can't recall exact dimensions) randomly placed along the track: Mostly where the Track was higher than Ground Level. If they were expecting a Train, they would move along to the nearest Platform, and either Lift It just Flip It Over onto the Platform.
Thank you so much for this wonderfully instructive video! I found it highly useful for my research.
Fascinating, thank you for this!
I am about to make a miniature one of these for a short film so this was very useful thank you. Although I am disappointed you weren't wearing a bowler hat! 🇬🇧😉🇺🇲
Thank you very informative really appreciate it. Liked it a lot.
Excellent video. I wish I had one. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, this was super helpful.
Very enjoyable video!
Nicely done! Very thorough and complete. You thought to include everything.
Great video.Thanks. Petro
Laura Ingalls Wilder - The Long Winter - Pa Goes To Volga.
It has been perplexing me for years as to how a hand-pumped apparatus could propel such a contraption. Now I know - the same principle as a bicycle.
Many thanks.
Oh I WANT one!!
You did a very nice job of building the car. I believe the wheels are 14" Faimont.
I have a Sheffield car from about 1900 with 20" wheels, a velocipede (3 wheeled handcar), and a Fairmont B4 motor car. The motor car has 14" wheels. I have had a Fairmont M19 up to about 45 mph.
You ever thought about showcasing your stuff in vids?
Congratulations from Brazil, thank you for sharing and explanation
Thanks for the visual tips...really enjoyed watching it work. I just saw a speeder today at the roundhouse show I went to...looking into buying one of those, or like it.
awesome video!
Thank you very much, I have always wanted to know how they worked. And thanks to you I no longer have doubts friend, I left you my 👍 Greetings from Argentine
Very educational & informative. TQ
Hey! I live right next to that in Belton Mo! Thats my home! I visit it all the time
"I work for no man." Do you have a name grandpaw? "I have no name."
I'm actually trying to come up with a design that would be similar to just that! Although it will have both rail "guide" wheels that raise and lower, it would also have rubber wheels that steer while off the rail. I'm planning a fully pedal version (seats 2) and a pedal/motor version (that may seat 4 or more).
Nice relic from the leaky roof!!!!!!
A invention for a limited period of time and purpose only (1870-1900); railway handcarts were to be used for work and maintenance work that spanned a distance of several miles at most, as longer distances exhausted the operators.. The hauling of steel rail transport was discouraged as dangerous and oner-burdensome except in certain conditions; the carts carried smaller items like spikes and other similar items. The handcarts became increasingly dangerous as rail lines incorporated faster steam engines. Handcarts began to experience experience increasing injuries and fatalities until these carts were self-banned by the railroads in the early by motorized versions called speeder car. The men working these railroads in the 19th century were rough, rugged and in great shape, the work demanded peak physical condition and strength, few workers carried excessive weight and didn't require leisure time to 'stay-in'-shape', their work was their gym and it kept them fit and able.
Did we really just need that copy and pasted in here
thanks great job
I'd love to have one of these, or a motor-car, but if I had a choice and had the money I'd definitely get the handcar, for you don't have to buy any gas or oil and you'd get a good workout. The only problem besides running out of puff to pump the handles is finding a stretch of track to ride on (I don't trespass on the railroads, besides being illegal it's just bad form anyway), maybe if I rang up the local tourist lines and asked nicely they might let me have a go when there aren't any trains running or a special feature for a railfan weekend.
Good explanation. Couldn´t have done better. Now i´ll go out and search for parts that can be used for building one..... ;) .
Cool!!!😀
Awesome
Could you use a similar mechanism to build air pressure? Maybe use said air pressure to spin some alternators for an a electric motor or batteries?
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καποια μερα θα φτιαξω κι εγω!
Outstanding! I've always wondered how they worked. Is it backbreaking work with two guys and their tools?
Depends on how heavy the hand car is, what you might be pulling, or how strong you are. (I really want to try one of these.😏 They look so fun to drive.)
Your size and arm length matter. There are no adjustments to make it easier on you. Like pullups: you either can or can't.
Cool.
I want to make one one these for the road. Have a foot pump and a steering wheel lol
"You seek a great fortune, you three who are now in chains. You will find a fortune, though it will not be the one you seek..."
You seek a great fortune!!
I have always been fascinated by these things. How many are in use today ? Is it just one company who manufactures them or what ? What yr were they invented ?
I've always wanted one of those . Where can I find one
OK, tell me this...How many times does the wheel turn in one pump cycle? Also, what is the diameter of the wheel? I need to know these things because I would like to build one. I am all tooled up to do the job.
Hi! What is maximum speed on a flat terrain? Thanks! Happy new year 2021!
Everything I always wanted to know
Do you Build Handcars ?? Just wondering if you have Plans or Blueprints for a Handcar.... ? Thanks
you must put a knot on a wheel (bogey wheel) to show it going round... good science
Maybe one day you can reshoot in HD as it is interesting. Does two people m one on each side make it easier as it would appear with only one connecting rod, it would not do as much with two people as I would have thought.
what sort of speeds did they get ?
When u was working on one of those how did u know when a freight train was coming thru
I alqays thought they were using a ratchet or something but i guess that is the simplest way to do it! Sounds kinda didficult to start though.
Railscout, this was not filmed on a moderately trafficked line...right?
can it work off the railroad tracks?
So it's a 1-A configuration.
This could have been a 10 second video.
You could probibly modify one to be able to stear and go off a track.
I wonder if there is a more efficient way of making the gears?... Would a flywheel help?
This is railscout’s wife. My life was shattered when my husband died last year. He wasn’t sick, it was sudden. He was a locomotive engineer. He loved everything to do with trains, railroad... He loved his job and that is where he passed. On a locomotive all alone.
They should just make some with bicycle tires and be done with it.
Great video if only he had dress like willy coyote :P
Mario Party niggas, where you at
I think walking is better
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Joe Biden's train
Just wanna say that this whole 8 minute video could've easily been done in less than 2 minutes. And were the shots of the horse and steam train really necessary? Like we didn't know what either were so you had to spend the time to show us what a horse is....? All this did was waste so much of my time
This is railscout’s wife. You just cannot please everyone. It’s your world, we just live in it, right? My husband was passionate about educating anyone who chose to learn about anything railroad related in particular. There was no greater person on earth. Please think about your negativity towards my husband who passed away doing what he loved- operating a locomotive.
I just wanna say I am sorry about your husband, I didn't know. My condolences. But also expect criticism when you post things on the internet
That's gay!
Tony Stark Not as gay as you and your relationship with Rhodey! 😆
omg handcar havoc for mario party
Great video!
It is a great video. This is Railscout’s wife. I took some of the footage on this video. I think he acknowledged me in the credits at the end.
As difficult it is to say this, he passed away in May 2017. No sickness, no nothing. Just suddenly.
He lived and breathed railroad. The hand car is a custom built replica of a Kansas City and Springfield something. Custom made somewhere in Iowa.
Thank you for your comment. He would have enjoyed it and most likely have replied with something educational about the hand car or something similar.