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

[@m3nathan]

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]

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

[@m3nathan]

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]

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

[@BigKeithDog]

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

[@insevanhouts]

@@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!

[@bullsboat1]

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

[@ComputerLearning0]

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!

[@BH-wz3bw]

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

[@insevanhouts]

*no safety whatsoever ;)

[@tomkent4656]

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

[@insevanhouts]

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

[@nsx001]

@@insevanhouts Where is this.

[@dirtrusty7228]

France

[@mikekole]

@@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]

@@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"

[@65csx83]

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.

[@vilislacis3337]

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

[@raincoast9010]

I agree

[@swashington942]

Well he shows him quiet a bit

[@johnnysmith6028]

Dog is a pretty good engineer

[@gem7107]

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]

Aaahw that's great to hear :)

[@eugenkramaric1173]

@@insevanhouts and now we want part 2 : )

[@insidepages4150]

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

[@captaincalamari7451]

"Keep on railing"😂

[@CuzznRickH14]

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

[@Dr.Gunsmith]

This is fantastic I’d love to do this 🙏

[@bernardsulman1506]

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

[@insevanhouts]

I didn't realize how lucky I was till I saw how many old tracks just get torn apart after they get decommissioned

[@curiousnomadic]

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

[@sludge4125]

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

[@curiousnomadic]

@@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]

@@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%?

[@willie8415]

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

[@insevanhouts]

Haha not sure if sarcasm or not ;)

[@tkalter]

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

[@civedm]

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

[@dancousineau72]

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

[@insevanhouts]

:)

[@ih1955]

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!

[@apxpandy4965]

Great machine - beautiful setting! Thanks!

[@rjc862003]

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]

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

[@sandert3197]

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

[@elijahlafayette7666]

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

[@SunsetRailMultimedia]

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

[@sotirzvanidjubre4109]

@@SunsetRailMultimedia A Bullet

[@almightyyak675]

The smoke created by your engine goes nicely with the scenery. Mother nature doesn't mind a little air pollution every now & then, does she. By the way, has that railway cart been approved by the local muslim community? Remember you must follow their rules since you are a guest in their country.

[@heykoolaid2004]

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

[@insevanhouts]

I will, thanks for the encouragement!

[@dustydean56]

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 !

[@sshumkaer]

I live in the states wish I could ride with you

[@johnapplianceguy9317]

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

[@insevanhouts]

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

[@ginnymullins2477]

when a person has this pastime to look forward to, it makes the rest of the world manageable. thanks for a great video.

[@insevanhouts]

Such a wholesome saying. Who said this?

[@jackkreacherr9339]

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

[@insevanhouts]

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

[@cpkaleth]

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!

[@kgs42]

Wow! Lucky dog! any problems thing things falling on the track??

[@insevanhouts]

Trees are a small issue, but surprisingly the main issue are blackberry bushes! They can get quite high 1.5 - 2m, are a pita to remove, grow fast and I get stuck in them all the time..

[@frglee]

Give that man a job in railway engineering!

[@steverudder3321]

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]

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.

[@Hjerte_Verke]

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.

[@flavianocenareyes1339]

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

[@insevanhouts]

Thanks a lot :)

[@havingalook2]

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

[@edwardsanchez5812]

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.

[@jansirkia3809]

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]

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

[@hugostiglitz6914]

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

[@SD-tj5dh]

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]

@@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]

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

[@mjd4174]

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

[@joostderidder]

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

[@Thunderdog73]

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

[@ComputerLearning0]

Very cool cart and big enough to carry up to FOUR people. I would love to do this and with a cart that size you could carry tools, spare parts, fuel, camping gear and related supplies in the event of a serious breakdown. At 6:00 it looks like someone had to clear a fallen tree on the left so carrying a small chainsaw might also be in order. I'm sure his dog is having the time of his life riding through the wilderness with his best friend :>) Respect from the United States of America.

[@lothean2099]

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.

[@MrRichard57000]

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

[@joelonderee2872]

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

[@McRocket]

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

[@joankamp4513]

Very cool machine and scenery. Wow.

[@mjd4174]

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.

[@paulelliott3739]

Wow! Thank you. I truly enjoyed watching this.

[@jonsymmonds1120]

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

[@franksnyder1038]

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

[@Gigler43]

INCREDIBLE!!! Winning at LIFE!!!

[@insevanhouts]

😎😎

[@Selfcreative]

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

[@flyingdanwitha29sedan]

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

[@josephcampbell8463]

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

[@thelessimportantajmichel287]

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

[@egparis18]

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

[@nsx001]

Lmao never thought of that.

[@tkalter]

I thought that's what the dogs for LOL

[@keiththompson5173]

Great footage. Lovely scenery. Well done

[@insevanhouts]

Much appreciated!

[@tomviolin]

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!

[@Frankestein01nl]

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

[@michaelnorris6365]

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.

[@microbusss]

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

[@insevanhouts]

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

[@microbusss]

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

[@eugenkramaric1173]

Excursion with your best friend ? Priceless

[@MrDavidrex]

Half a million wasted on Harleys and I could be doing this? You are a genius and I am getting to work. Thank you!

[@Triadii]

Nice way of using the abandoned railway

[@mikehicks4086]

My dog would love this stuff. Great video.

[@LiberatorYourself]

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!

[@rodney.t9082]

Glad you finally made a new one, it's too bad your old one got parts stolen.

[@deborahchesser7375]

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]

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

[@deborahchesser7375]

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

[@melrichardson2392]

Fantastic freedom at last.

[@melted_cheetah]

The Passenger is really digging it too

[@xeniabrunel4552]

Love the Dog in this video the star of the show

[@JohnSmith-ci3iw]

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

[@AliIskenderov]

Незабываемое путешествие по забытой дороге ..какое впечатление оставляет это кино ..просто неописуемое чудо !

[@Cityofcorrodedmen]

Yay, new video! Very beautiful scenery.

[@insevanhouts]

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

[@WeirdBarbiesBoyfriend]

How beautiful! This is awesome!!

[@jhansen2649]

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

[@rodwilson2114]

love the way your dog engoyed his/her ride

[@Eatherbreather]

Track looks to be in better condition than the crap I drive on for a living in South West western Australia.

[@insevanhouts]

That's pretty sad. Is that caused by poor maintenance or other factors?

[@Eatherbreather]

Yes, poorly maintained due to profit driven greed. That said if it was closed I'd love to rail-kart it!

[@jkitto2008]

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

[@robertrowland5813]

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

[@Heybhaskarjyoti]

Its my childhood dream to explore abandoned rail routes. 😔 I am very happy to find this channel Love from India 🇮🇳❤️

[@alastairward2774]

Does India have any? They seem to fully embrace train lines everywhere.

[@bearshs]

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

[@insevanhouts]

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

[@MajorLeague718]

This looks really fun!!

[@erneststorch9844]

Your dog seemed happy as a clam until a animal ran across the tracks !

[@FalconWing1813]

Very cool, hope I can try this one day!

[@carterbarsoom374]

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

[@ericplaysbass]

Smokes like the real thing!

[@jamesc2810]

The scenery very beautiful

[@RockvilleTrainFan]

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

[@kittycatz1116]

Absolutely love this! And the dog😁

[@Sno6403]

Wow this deserves more views!! Even better than your first one

[@insevanhouts]

Haha yeah I expected more views too. I guess youtube has changed since 2015

[@MultiJerdna]

Very nice. I looked at it several times.

[@dam4274]

Fascinating, I would love to do that!

[@laserworkstv]

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

[@theluth9046]

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

[@grodard9]

Bravo! J'aime bien le son des roues sur les rails et ces beaux tunnels de verdure. Je suis curieux de voir la version électrique mentionnée plus bas.

[@jonasweber9408]

That’s so cool!!!! I love it! One day will you convert the kart to electric? Would be awesome for listening to nature

[@insevanhouts]

Once I can get my hands on a cheap EV battery I'll convert it!

[@railtrolley]

I hear some wheel spin. Your seat is alot more comfortable than on the ones I have driven: 2 planks, and metal tube back rest.

[@insevanhouts]

Yeah, there's way too much wheelspin! A 4wd conversion is definitely on the to-do list!

[@michaelmccarthy4615]

Watch the mixture of your 2 stroke oil. You wont get all that blue smoke.

[@kevlandy]

Excellent vid, thanks!

[@mlp-hot-rod5824]

Looks like a lot of fun. Great scenery too. I wonder why it's not a heritage railway.

[@arbutuswatcher]

That is pretty darn cool. I'm jealous. In the U.S., it's rare to find an abandon track, let alone one in that good of condition. The tunnels are in immaculate shape. I wonder how long the line has been abandon?

[@insevanhouts]

At this moment around 15 years

[@arbutuswatcher]

@@insevanhouts You are very fortunate, to have such scenic beauty, that's so accessible. Like I mentioned earlier, I'm jealous.

[@user-rn6yc1vh4q]

I THOUGHT THE FREAKING DOG WAS THE DRIVER !

[@insevanhouts]

He's very skilled tho

[@user-zi5rs1by7b]

I just turned 36 and I've been wanting to do this since I was 25. Got an old Chinese moped in the shed.. Think it might be time.