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

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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 лет назад

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 лет назад

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

@m3nathan 5 лет назад

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 лет назад

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

@BigKeithDog 5 лет назад

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

@insevanhouts 5 лет назад

@@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 лет назад

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

@insevanhouts 5 лет назад

*no safety whatsoever ;)

@tomkent4656 5 лет назад

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

@insevanhouts 5 лет назад

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

@nsx001 5 лет назад

@@insevanhouts Where is this.

@dirtrusty7228 5 лет назад

France

@mikekole 4 года назад

@@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 года назад

@@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"

@bullsboat1 5 лет назад

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

@ComputerLearning0 3 года назад

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!

@vilislacis3337 5 лет назад

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

@raincoast9010 5 лет назад

I agree

@swashington942 2 года назад

Well he shows him quiet a bit

@johnnysmith6028 5 лет назад

Dog is a pretty good engineer

@CuzznRickH14 5 лет назад

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

@civedm 5 лет назад

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

@gem7107 5 лет назад

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 лет назад

Aaahw that's great to hear :)

@eugenkramaric1173 5 лет назад

@@insevanhouts and now we want part 2 : )

@insidepages4150 4 года назад

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

@captaincalamari7451 3 года назад

"Keep on railing"😂

@willie8415 5 лет назад

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

@insevanhouts 5 лет назад

Haha not sure if sarcasm or not ;)

@tkalter 2 года назад

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

@franksnyder1038 3 года назад

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

@heykoolaid2004 5 лет назад

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

@insevanhouts 5 лет назад

I will, thanks for the encouragement!

@dancousineau72 5 лет назад

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

@insevanhouts 5 лет назад

@flavianocenareyes1339 Год назад

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

@insevanhouts Год назад

Thanks a lot :)

@bernardsulman1506 5 лет назад

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

@insevanhouts 5 лет назад

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 лет назад

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

@sludge4125 2 года назад

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

@curiousnomadic 2 года назад

@@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 года назад

@@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%?

@johnapplianceguy9317 5 лет назад

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

@insevanhouts 5 лет назад

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

@ih1955 5 лет назад

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!

@steverudder3321 3 года назад

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 года назад

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.

@apxpandy4965 2 года назад

Great machine - beautiful setting! Thanks!

@rjc862003 5 лет назад

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 лет назад

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

@sandert3197 5 лет назад

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

@elijahlafayette7666 5 лет назад

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

@SunsetRailMultimedia 5 лет назад

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

@sotirzvanidjubre4109 5 лет назад

@@SunsetRailMultimedia A Bullet

@hugostiglitz6914 5 лет назад

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

@SD-tj5dh 5 лет назад

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 лет назад

@@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 лет назад

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

@mjd4174 5 лет назад

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

@jackkreacherr9339 5 лет назад

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

@insevanhouts 5 лет назад

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

@ginnymullins2477 4 года назад

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 года назад

Such a wholesome saying. Who said this?

@havingalook2 5 лет назад

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

@cpkaleth 5 лет назад

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!

@frglee 5 лет назад

Give that man a job in railway engineering!

@dustydean56 5 лет назад

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 !

@joankamp4513 5 лет назад

Very cool machine and scenery. Wow.

@Selfcreative 5 лет назад

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

@Hjerte_Verke 3 года назад

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.

@paulelliott3739 3 года назад

Wow! Thank you. I truly enjoyed watching this.

@jonsymmonds1120 5 лет назад

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

@joostderidder Год назад

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

@joelonderee2872 5 лет назад

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

@Thunderdog73 5 лет назад

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

@MLBBUNPRO 4 года назад

Yaa that kind of feeeling

@McRocket 2 года назад

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

@mjd4174 5 лет назад

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.

@MrRichard57000 5 лет назад

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

@keiththompson5173 5 лет назад

Great footage. Lovely scenery. Well done

@insevanhouts 5 лет назад

Much appreciated!

@jkitto2008 5 лет назад

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

@mikehicks4086 5 лет назад

My dog would love this stuff. Great video.

@WeirdBarbiesBoyfriend Год назад

How beautiful! This is awesome!!

@kevlandy 5 лет назад

Excellent vid, thanks!

@robertrowland5813 3 года назад

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

@melrichardson2392 3 года назад

Fantastic freedom at last.

@MajorLeague718 3 года назад

This looks really fun!!

@Gigler43 5 лет назад

INCREDIBLE!!! Winning at LIFE!!!

@insevanhouts 5 лет назад

😎😎

@dam4274 5 лет назад

Fascinating, I would love to do that!

@edwardsanchez5812 3 года назад

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.

@Cityofcorrodedmen 5 лет назад

Yay, new video! Very beautiful scenery.

@insevanhouts 5 лет назад

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

@josephcampbell8463 5 лет назад

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

@carterbarsoom374 5 лет назад

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

@mumbles552 5 лет назад

Looks like lots of fun!

@nztphotography5758 5 лет назад

Stunning footage 😁 sometimes these Stay safe on these old lines

@FalconWing1813 5 лет назад

Very cool, hope I can try this one day!

@lothean2099 3 года назад

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.

@dickdefilade1058 2 года назад

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

@theluth9046 5 лет назад

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

@flyingdanwitha29sedan 2 года назад

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

@cloggedpitot1 5 лет назад

Beautiful scenery

@Triadii 3 года назад

Nice way of using the abandoned railway

@MultiJerdna 5 лет назад

Very nice. I looked at it several times.

@kittycatz1116 4 года назад

Absolutely love this! And the dog😁

@jansirkia3809 5 лет назад

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 лет назад

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

@ericplaysbass 3 года назад

Smokes like the real thing!

@tomviolin 5 лет назад

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!

@mal_752 Год назад

Absolutely 💯. Great video 👍🙏

@microbusss 5 лет назад

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

@insevanhouts 5 лет назад

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

@microbusss 5 лет назад

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

@jhansen2649 Год назад

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

@JohnSmith-ci3iw 4 года назад

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

@65csx83 2 года назад

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.

@jamesc2810 Год назад

The scenery very beautiful

@Frankestein01nl 3 года назад

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

@melted_cheetah 5 лет назад

The Passenger is really digging it too

@thelessimportantajmichel287 5 лет назад

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

@mingohernandez6475 5 лет назад

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

@lunkystraydog6572 5 лет назад

Amazing, have fun stay safe

@RockvilleTrainFan 3 года назад

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

@xeniabrunel4552 5 лет назад

Love the Dog in this video the star of the show

@24chikillin 5 лет назад

Love the video somany beautiful places

@laserworkstv 4 года назад

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

@Brianthehistorynerd 5 лет назад

This is fantastic 👍🏻 really nice job!

@johnderby8921 3 года назад

Sure looks like fun!!!! USA NH

@eugenkramaric1173 5 лет назад

Excursion with your best friend ? Priceless

@michaelnorris6365 5 лет назад

Brilliant! I see you used the whole engine, clutch and transmission for power. Just hook up a chain and away you go (after building the rest of the cart, that is) The handlebars used as separate clutch and throttle arms is particularly genius. How do you shift? Is the bar the clutch lever is on the shifter also? You have a new subscriber here.

@davidquintana8395 5 лет назад

Relaxing I bet

@bearshs 5 лет назад

May suggest you put a “hula skirt” of short chains on the front. A couple of trips will keep the weeds down.

@insevanhouts 5 лет назад

That would be super cool, but I guess I would need a pretty powerful secondary engine for that, right?

@egparis18 5 лет назад

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

@nsx001 5 лет назад

Lmao never thought of that.

@tkalter 2 года назад

I thought that's what the dogs for LOL

@Jeno996 5 лет назад

Just beautiful.

@deborahchesser7375 5 лет назад

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 лет назад

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

@deborahchesser7375 5 лет назад

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

@STEN3326 5 лет назад

Très sympa et ingénieux.

@LiberatorYourself 5 лет назад

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!