Electric rail bike

[Ellsworth]

This thing is amazing:

https://youtu.be/R_JyDOIWHQk?t=313

Why in the political section?
Take a guess!

Why not in the public area?
Take a guess!

But seriously. I like the concept of rail carts / bikes.

edited to add:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZXf3SVcoao
Close up of his modifications.
Paraphrase "It's easier to commute across town on the rails compared to the road."

[jokes about a quick get away after the next Presidential election aside (regardless of which side wins) this thread was moved from Politics area to General Hobby, because it's a neat hobby)

[Shark]

That's pretty cool.

I ran into an older guy in Butte one time with a similar, non electric version of that.

jandjloghome.blogspot.com

[Ellsworth]

https://www.trains.com/trn/railroads...of-separation/

Railroad track is 4' 8.5" wide.

I had no idea.

I wonder what minimum flange height is for wheels?

Edited to add:
"Flange height. Wheels and tires
may not have a flange height of less
than 1 inch nor more than 1.5 inches"

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/...sec230-112.pdf

Edited to add:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFGExND7cqo

That seems cheap and easy to make.
I like his wheel choice for the quieter factor.
The wheels off a 55 gallon barrel hand truck might work great (approx 10" diam, solid rubber over steel).
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/yv8AA...Nk/s-l1200.jpg
Find the right deal and it's $100 for 4 wheels and most of the steel you need.

A rail cart like that would take access to some abandoned lines known to be unobstructed, it'd be heavy.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/SoX_2b9T3Ow
https://youtu.be/77dY8i5NqGM?t=104
Seat(s) that swivel 180 degrees and controls that work when the seat is facing either direction!
No need to rotate the cart.

Amazing enthusiasm...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAYS1JRVehc

Simplicity and triangles...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zc4EGXptqi0

Bicycle built for two...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0NVbiulPDY

Bosch tubing, solid build?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfRs4SkqUs

How about with an electric scooter?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DocKkrgarDo

13 mile range, it would need an auxiliary battery under that luggage rack...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DocKkrgarDo

Columbia rail taxi, motorcycle and plywood...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKeW355u4Do

When things go wrong...
How did they get home?
https://youtu.be/stsGKb_KMmM?t=489

Full face helmet!
https://youtu.be/0v3dK13rsSo?t=135

Weight distribution issue? (Caused by engine weight over rear wheel?)
https://youtu.be/0v3dK13rsSo?t=340

A bike mechanic explains the world...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJxxph5pQEg