Riding Cheapest Train of Colombia

In this episode on Tekniq, we look into the genius solution of creating a DIY tourist transport by using a motorcycle with extra seats on the rail tracks of Colombia.

[@myril.kennedy]

I didn't realize that I would enjoy this documentary style so much. Just footage and natural sounds. No music, no talking. Thank you very much.

[@sarojinichaudhury179]

Yes , an ideal video ; and with a new content .

[@Adriano70911]

*No f***ing taking

[@clementpoon120]

this beats the hyperloop in every single way

[@poppiechickens]

Wonderful wasn’t it! No music no noise no commentary! Very rare these days. It was so relaxing,.. I felt I was there I the tropical country side. Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺

[@AZ-rg3rf]

ASMR

[@BillySBC]

I love how motorcycles in many parts of the world are not just "recreational vehicles" but true workhorse machines that are employed to do real jobs and real work. They are vital means of transportation. We Americans will never have the same relationship with motorcycles as many people around the world do.

[@1861313]

I leke more the open bearings they use

[@mikeomolt4485]

Americans will never have the same relationship with trains as many people around the world do.

[@jimmy_kirk]

America had that relationship with motorcycles 80 years ago. They were used for everything. America has progressed a lot since then.

[@TheInsultInvestor]

@@jimmy_kirk 'progressed' lol

[@jimmy_kirk]

@@TheInsultInvestor Yes, progressed. Now they have more vehicles that are better suited to a wider variety of jobs. Back then, they used motorcycles out of necessity. Motorcycles were small and cheap vehicles. Today, the necessity of using motorcycles in such a manner is no longer required because they have progressed past that. You don't see people doing this kind of thing with motorcycles in America anymore because there is no longer the necessity for it.

[@born2loseBuild2win]

This is a perfect example of not having much, but everything around you is valuable.

[@jeffknott1975]

Really opens your eyes watching this, I never knew such things existed, makes me realise we take everything for granted. Thankyou for the video.

[@anjaneyadeshmukh-wl4es]

It is basic jugar of 🚂😂

[@DrVijayRaybagkar]

Simple people, simple technology to meet challenges! So nice to watch that a part of the world is still living happily without AI!

[@user-wu3yi5eq2e]

Долго- ли продлится сия идилия?😕

[@DrVijayRaybagkar]

@@user-wu3yi5eq2e I wish to understand your comment. Will you please translate it in English?

[@ramanshinde1542]

Nashik, Maharashtra, India excellent 👍🙏

[@darcyperkins7041]

@@DrVijayRaybagkar There should be an automatic translation option below the comment.

[@DrVijayRaybagkar]

@@ramanshinde1542 ???

[@azbluefox]

I used to work for the 'Santa Fe Railroad' as a 'Trackman' in Oklahoma in the 1970's and LOVE this video of riding the rails with these [unique] home made machines.

[@georgeigogo9259]

The problem is how if you will mit with the train

[@igorosipov4318]

There should be a regular schedule for real-trains, I suppose, and all of those fancy-looking "trains" should be aware​ of it.@@georgeigogo9259

[@michaelasamoah2390]

If the trains are working people wouldn't resort to those means.lol

[@nou4605]

​@@michaelasamoah2390Low iq comment. This is the equivalent of a toy train, the ones that are used in tourist spots. Not a real one.

[@wootle]

What an amazing channel this is. No crap music, no epilepsy-inducing edits, no commentary. Just calm rock solid filming showing these talented people and their clever solutions. What is a just a leisure machine to most of us is as essential as water and air in other parts of the world. We take too much for granted.

[@Alex-ed6bs]

What amazes me is the huge contrast between this and the technology available in other parts of the world.

[@larry0465]

The reactions when the gates come down with lights and bells ringing and seeing this go past would be priceless.

[@schizy]

*Gates, [electric] bells and lights? That would be priceless indeed to the folks there.*

[@Flexxarally]

making your own Rail system under these circumstances is Brilliant...working with what you have ..A+ grade

[@safffff1000]

I would think these older tracks from a previous working rail road

[@rkgaustin9043]

Google 'history of the united fruit company' and prepare to be horrified and disgusted.

[@ZeroXSEED]

They're abandoned colonial tracks. Not suitable for modern trains but no one bother removing them

[@class2instructor32]

​I was gonna say anyone ever wonder how we still get bananas for 40 cents a pound!

[@slimetank394]

​@@ZeroXSEED if they can make use of them to provide services for the local then there's no need to get rid of it

[@Mr.Boombastic_Official_YT]

Hard times make people creative and stronger, what an engineering❤

[@cheong-dennsadalepcha1373]

Really hardworking man for self and for his family... ❤❤❤

[@BIGGBOSS..]

I love how they have also created a local station for boarding it and it moves faster too.

[@delhiajmer6010]

Big salute to this man's creativity ❤

[@aamitabh69]

These men*

[@AbhishekTiwari-ey2nx]

It's innovation not creativity

[@iamcarbonandotherbits.8039]

Ingenuity in the face of adversity brings out the best in people the world over. Kudos guys. You've just missed 10:01 but the 10:01 and 10 seconds will be along as soon as the drivers greased his wheels 😊

[@nealgrover6112]

I really enjoyed watching this. Using what's available to improve lives.

[@starsiren9592]

This is amazingly creative and looks really fun. Open riding in nature like this is just so enjoyable.

[@TUBESPECIFIC1]

I guess it is called railbike. Saw a video where lawnmower engines are used on rail carts much like those on unused old American rails. Yea, that looks super fun.

[@SapioiT]

@@TUBESPECIFIC1 Some people even made railroads using cement and metal sheets, to get the cost down, and they use them for similar low-weight transport. Basically, the cheapest weatehring steel (which is steel which isn't dissolved by rust, but the layer of rust prevents lower layers from being dissolved by the rust), compacted concrete (basically dirt, 5%-6% cement, and 2-3 times more water, mixed well, and compacted / hammered down in a form, with interlocking parts at the ends, all those parts held together at the ends with nails), and wire going through the cement is used to tie down the steel sheets to prevent sliding. Basically, a wagon like in the video can hold about half a ton, everything included, and still last for at least a few years of low-intensity use.

[@fidelgastonchilitupa1434]

MUY BIEN SUPONGO ES UN RIEL QUE NO LO USA EL TREN

[@Uncl3_Ry]

The day of this recording, it was not raining. I'm sure on rainy days it's a whole different story.

[@armamentarmedarm1699]

in fair weather it'd be nice. at least it has a roof.

[@juiccybaze]

theres just something so special and lovely about the rails like these.... it's small, its functional, and easy, also very humanistic.

[@mindkraftsmk3644]

Romanticised version of their daily struggles. Would u wish to live here sir.

[@Akakikukaku]

"The design is very human"

[@The-Cat]

it's dangerous (especially for children), it's uncomfortable and it's strictly made out of whatever is available.... Don't be a golden-spoon fed person talking about hardship as if it's some work of art.... It's almost as bad as a milionaire sitting up on a high horse admiring a cardboard home made by a homeless person

[@juiccybaze]

💢💢💢 i dont feel nothing you 3 anonymous "smart heads" coming from your either secret societies or governments or organizations to talk me down. go get your social credit and also "nobody fhak cares". went from jumping 14 floor to putting yourselves in a cage. 🤬💩🪤❌

[@telemachus7732]

And just imagine if the WHITE MAN never put down the rails!

[@littleninjamofo9841]

Much respect to these inventive guys..i enjoyed watching very much.

[@asokakicaugacor]

It's a very simple and unique means of transportation. I like watching this video because it adds to my experience

[@SB5SimulationsFerroviairesEEP]

Ils mériteraient également un bon coup de pouce vers le haut dans la réalité! Bravo à ces gens là, et a leur ingéniosité! Stéph. They also deserve a good push upwards in reality! Well done to these people and their ingenuity! Stéph.

[@CarlosGalliath]

I've lived in Colombia most of my life and never seen or heard of this original means of transportation. Nice video!

[@ranat5526]

Colombia South America not the Colombia in the US of A !! 😂

[@jffg7969]

San Cipriano queda cerca de cali, te lo perdiste ve😂😂

[@kanakTheGold]

Great Engineering & Innovation, and lots of fun to ride !

[@aquariussoda007]

The best ideas come from ordinary people , simply AWESOME.

[@fairplayer7435]

True that. And then some government official steps in and ruins the whole thing because it is 'unsafe' and needs 'regulation'.

[@parshakamarsh]

Looks more comfortable and a better ride than the Pacer trains on the UK railways

[@Morgans_Trains]

Haahahha

[@luisyepez9751]

Ingenioso pero peligroso porque hay una sola vía

[@mrdanforth3744]

No doubt they are cheaper and more convenient too.

[@yoshy4072]

Amazing, exactly how I did this as a child, building tree houses and cabins with no money spent. Straightening used nails one by one.

[@shmoulsh7162]

😅😅😅😅😮😅

[@TradingCoach365]

Speaking of innovation and enterpreneurship

[@RajeshKumar-ry4on]

Excellent documentary.simple people simple living.❤

[@xaqxiq9281]

I absolutely love this. The ingenuity is so incredible.

[@zebronmontford2472]

This brilliant engineering, its teaching me to think outside the box than just settling for less Love from Zimbabwe

[@briankabogo3210]

Very True.... I have never thought this was possible.... This engineering level would be very economical for Africa especially within The congested Towns with unending Traffic Jams... Not also forgeting accessibility in Rural developing areas

[@DaRaoul25]

❤ I'm agree with you

[@analyticalhabitrails9857]

Lolol theres a reason it is not a super power nation and ranks among the most mjrder capital of the world. S.m.h. And no one is running to them except drug cartels.

[@ambrosiocordova8746]

La necesidad hace el ingenio segun el video los rieles es su unica via de comunicacion entre pueblos felicitaciones mil al que invento este medio de transporte. Agradeceria mucho me digan la hubicacion de estos pueblos colombianos, saludos desde Peru.

[@OscarScheepstra_Artemis_]

This is incredible! This is such an elegant solution. It might not look so pretty, it might not be super safe if someone falls out, but the ingenuity is incredible! And it must be incredible to ride through the jungle like that. Of course, they could use an electric motor and whatnot, but this solution works really well (and is probably more practical)

[@armamentarmedarm1699]

Seems like there is some low hanging fruit here in terms of safety improvements.

[@genewitch]

@@armamentarmedarm1699 like something to stop low-hanging fruit from hitting people in the head?

[@koekoek-yt6lf]

An electric motor?..where is the electricity..🤓😵‍💫🤓

[@azamjacgo8084]

Pretty simple transportation that can help residents

[@PC-tz6rw]

7:08 Colombia, you are blessed! Look at those trees! Mother Earth in its full glory!!

[@EWC231]

This guy is a genius. I admire him for his innovative and creative approach.

[@DomVito87]

such a simple , yet effective concept... I dig it.

[@amitavchatterjee]

One of the most innovative solutions I have ever come across

[@greenidguy9292]

You must not get out much…

[@Ichwillkeinenaliascheisyoutube]

Simple , but fascinating ! 🙂

[@ENTERTAININGGAMECHANNEL]

Strong Need = Strong Creativity ❤️

[@bimalmondal6009]

What an idea and working mechanism ,deserves salutation.

[@iam5085]

Here in Northern-Europe, we travel alone in 7-seaters (SUV) because you need to have a seperate license for even the smaller motorcycles. The way they use these bikes is more environmentally good than what we do in Europe although many work from home these days.

[@kisielthe1st]

my brother in christ that 125cc piece of chinese junk gets worse fuel economy and produces 3 times more pollutants per kilometre travelled than than your 7 seater SUV.

[@iam5085]

@@Daniel-ie8si Many drive old cars too, average age was I believe 10 years or so in Europe. Here a new 7-seater costs around 50000€, a lot more than in most countries.

[@kitecattestecke2303]

​@@iam5085just no. The average age of cars has sunk over the years, that's also a problem as new cars pollute if they are made from factory😂 Still what is crash safety on these? Do these have brakes? No they have not single wheel is not going to stop people load

[@wayando]

​@@Daniel-ie8si... These bykes can do 50KM on one liter of fuel

[@genewitch]

@@wayando this is 117MPG. I actually did the math wrong and was about to make a fool of myself on the internet. Even the best hypermilers in extremely modified cars (Saturn LS1, specific models of small Ford, etc) can only get 80-90MPG. It is pretty common knowledge that motorbikes can do 100MPG, too.

[@k54535]

Thanks God 🙏🙏🙏 these people are living in such peaceful place without any hurry, without so called development..It is very relaxing 😌😌😌 to see such greenary...

[@ticktockgod5206]

Medicine is the key. Its not full life without it.

[@jdu2580]

More like highly innovative and highly creative ingenuity 👏🏼 Felicidades

[@faraday2286]

Love to see the trees across the rail, just imagine the wind and breath makes me feels comfortable

[@tanyaboyd7089]

Absolutely genius! Using what you already have instead of clamouring for a new system.

[@jalghor96]

It's a good example for group of People /community opening a new door to the eyes of the world..

[@rolandaboagye7376]

This is a pure technology. I love this

[@hanshen1]

...I have seen locomotive tracks and trains for the first time. Wealth makes people stop imagining....😍

[@i-rai19]

FELICIDADES X INVENTAR ESA MOVILIDAD Y HACER Q LA GENTE DE SU PUEBLO SUFRA MENOS AL TRASLADARSE DE UN LUGAR A OTRO 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 UN SALUDO DESDE 🇵🇪

[@jankripton]

Sofrer menos 🤣🤣 porque eles estão sofrendo ?

[@KatTheFoxtaur]

Very interesting to see! And the filming and editing of this video was superb to boot!

[@NextLevel-mk7lr]

This is very creative and nice. The headlamp of the bike should be in a working condition especially for dark areas likewise the break and horn.

[@tacossalsa7471]

These handmade bike-trains appear to be primitive, but they are on demand, very ecological and resource saving smart way!

[@user-qn7xq9xv6c]

The need makes the person create .

[@deft-to1xp]

You should think about the brake

[@user-qn7xq9xv6c]

@@deft-to1xp I believe that the brake must be through the motorcycle

[@tacossalsa7471]

@@deft-to1xp Those trains don't run at such high speeds, so even if the brakes don't hit in time, if everyone jumps out of the carriages, wouldn't it just be a scratch? (optimistic guess)

[@user-qn7xq9xv6c]

@@tacossalsa7471 That's right!

[@giannaras2010]

I like their work, simple but useful. 😊

[@abodeofhaven1]

Thanks for sharing..... Simplicity, humanity and necessity. I love this😍😍😍😍

[@user-iu2ej3om3b]

The most exciting and creative project , amazing thank you for sharing such great work 👍

[@georgeVideograful]

Genială ideea!❤❤❤ Oameni inteligenți, cu resurse puține fac lucruri grozave! 😂

[@tathaYm]

Beautiful landscape....I got a bit suprised how it entered the tunnel and there is no light source....

[@acehandler1530]

Wow - brilliant! Great camera work too - thanks from the flats of Canada 💞

[@channelislamkaffah7139]

Memanfaatkan jalur rel kereta yang sudah lama tidak terpakai.. good job and very creative 👍👍👍

[@joaomateusmoreiradecarvalh3592]

Gosto destas coisas. Uma ideia tão útil que aprimorada, ajudaria muita gente de maneira bem ampla .

[@santiagoavila953]

Muchas gracias por este excelente contenido felicitaciones!!!

[@williammorrissey3069]

Amazing idea great well done guys ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mauriciocastanheira2937]

Amazing.This is very beaultiful. Very creative. My respects from Brazil.

[@FelipeJuarez-qo4ct]

Que buen,ingenio tienen los amigos colombianos,saludos a mis hermanos colombianos dios los bendiga,un abrazo desde su casa México.

[@Michael4x]

Okay, that was cool, and that forest scenery damn, you can't beat that.

[@ieatcaribou7852]

Such a smart way to utilize motorcycles and the tracks.

[@Your_real_dad]

Respect to Hard working ppl 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@vtvmarcelo5275]

Parabéns meu amigo pela criatividade muito bom

[@mjproebstle]

As it has been said, Necessity is the Mother of Invention. These videos are proof of that. Cheers!

[@ukman9797]

Loved this. Very creative people. This has got to be on my bucket list.

[@tagomago2178]

Looks like great fun! When I was a youngster I used to like those things they used in the old black and white films which were carts that were powered by two guys standing up and pushing down alternately on a seesaw type connecting rod. I think they were used for track maintanance

[@tagomago2178]

@@Circulon154 Interesting - it always looked like hard work on a heavy `vehicle`

[@spambedam]

Those were called gandys and the guys doing the pumping were called gandy dancers. When I worked on the RR track gang, track workers were all called gandy dancers. I never pumped a gandy but I rode to the job and back on one. By then they were mostly motorized.

[@spambedam]

@@Circulon154 Well Sheldon you somehow didn't know they were called a gandy. But trust me, an old railroad worker on the New York Central, in the 50s, we called them gandys.

[@tagomago2178]

@@spambedam Interesting - Thankyou

[@CaptainBardiel]

@@Circulon154 As in "I got a gal in Kalamazoo"?

[@dispatchmyload367]

love how creative they are to take a old track and create money and create rules

[@jhonathannferleyarevalopen3741]

Excellent work 👏👏👏

[@Trenz0]

This dude is essentially popping the sickest wheelie in human history

[@srikrishnasamanta3383]

Simple but Amazing 😍

[@leeeran1159]

highly appreciate this invention and it should dominate this world

[@Nathan-bh1nr]

This Innovate man should be Appreciated!, Never Give up in Any Circumstances✍

[@travelingtom923]

Looks like fun. Will have to go there sometime.

[@rsuriyop]

Wow so cool. Looks more fun than the actual Jurassic Park ride :)

[@juanmartin1948]

Muy ingeniosos nuestros hermanos colombianos. Un saludo desde México. !

[@izack95]

Cartels 😂😂😂

[@Bragga664]

Enjoyed watching

[@TheKurtsPlaceChannel]

Great ingenuity here. Thanks for posting this.

[@geraldoheck3976]

Bouas ideias valem ouro.😊

[@paincakes4696]

Great stuff👍 can’t imagine the wear and tear on those bikes though.

[@chanduji2855]

Engine may not work after 3yrs . . .

[@muckeyism]

I LOVE WHEN PEOPLE CAN USE THE BRAIN FOR SUCH WONDERFUL IDEAS The brain is a beautiful thing, why waste it.

[@poppiechickens]

Human ingenuity at its finest. Simple and so effective.

[@sicks6six]

A train in India (I think) is like this but anyone with a motorbike or scooter can use it. The rear wheel doesn't touch the rails but a roller instead which turns the train wheels. Just ride bike on and rear wheel sits on the rollers like at an MOT test station and off you go. About ten people can sit on it.. Great idea by locals who use the rail lines of huge coal trains without permission. Desperation is the mother of invention. 🎉

[@kl9045]

This reminds me of video earlier I watch with no motor/engine wooden bike in Congo Africa which is a big part the people mode of transportation for businesses and everyday life. Impressive 🫡👏👏👏👏. God bless 🙌 🙏

[@thairatcatcher]

I couldn't see any sign of a train, but a number of motorized wooden platforms on rollers powered by motorbikes. Very innovative and environment friendly. Nice video.

[@greenidguy9292]

They run on gasoline dummy…

[@trainsandboatschannel8777]

Hello my dear friend. It's great to watch your videos, you inspired me a lot through your videos. I am very happy to be friends with you. Please continue to make many good videos and recommend them to everyone. Love your job. Best regards from Vietnam Dan Zobell

[@agarwalkaditya]

Suprb ..my heart with these guys ❤❤

[@gerardomata6461]

Ojalá acá pudiéramos usar las vías así.pues se están desperdiciando.abandonadas y ya robándose los rieles.que ingenios.saludos desde Huixquilucan mex.

[@robsmoar]

Muy bien, quiero empezar diciendo, que gente más bella. Ganándose la vida honradamente. Esto es lo que lo hace pensar a uno, es allí cuando me encantaría ocupar un puesto público, para derrochar el dinero en gente como todos estos hombres. Sueño despierto, pero también mi corazón se desgarra al pensar que los gobernantes se roban el dinero del pueblo. Hermosa vegetación y que tomas más preciosas!!! Un abrazo desde Guatemala 🇬🇹❤

[@lociflow6154]

Man that's smart, when they meet eachother on the track, one just simply jumps off and takes it off the rails to let the other one pass. it's probably safer than most of our modern trains as our trains takes a long time for it to stop - and that gives lots of room for accidents to occur for those stuck on the rails, but these guys can come to a halt in like 5-10 meters.

[@grampus2112]

Safer than our modern trains you must be joking 😅😅😅😅

[@jhonatanmontes5882]

Simplemente maravilloso lo que 3stq persona hace con tan pocos materiales

[@chinaboyzanzibar5328]

I AM PROUD OF PEOPLE OF COLOMBIA 🇨🇴 👏 ❤️ 💙 🙌 ♥️ 🇨🇴 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-wu3yi5eq2e]

Ощенама.👍🚴👍

[@itsamemario8014]

Why?

[@chinaboyzanzibar5328]

@itsamemario8014 U SAY WHY I SAY ??? Z .OK U DO U MIND TO ASK ME WHY I WANT TO SAY TO YOU (Z) ANSWER????

[@chinaboyzanzibar5328]

@@itsamemario8014 I LOVE COLOMBIA 🇨🇴 IF PEOPLE HATE THEM I WILL LOVE FROM BOTTOM OF MY HEART ❤️ 💙 💜 💖 💗 💘 ❤️ 💙 💜 COLOMBIA 🇨🇴 BEST COUNTRY AND PEOPLE ARE TOO KINDNESS 💙 ❤️ ♥️ 💖 💗 💓 💙 ❤️ ♥️ 💖

[@itsamemario8014]

@@chinaboyzanzibar5328 And if you're an example, then obviously not very bright.

[@EvaldoSouza-ts6fv]

Parabéns pra você. Em Diadema SP 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@JATTAFADERATV]

Congratulations to guys ❤❤❤❤❤

[@iamedwardbibbins9012]

This is the most unique thing I’ve ever seen.

[@maxdaly8185]

That looks more fun than any subway 🤩

[@azothamenti3378]

Legend has it that he then made a helicopter out of a lawn mower.