How to Build your own Rail Cart - DIY Speeder - Railroad - The Rocket Scientist
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2021
- So many of my subscribers have asked me for a parts list for the home made Rail Cart I highlight in my videos. Well, here is the best that I can do with the information, pictures and videos that I have or have made. I really didn't plan on posting any videos while I was building the Rail Cart, so I didn't take any detailed pictures or videos when I made this machine. So, in this video I will be sharing all the information that I have. I hope that this is enough information for you to build your own dream machine. The most asked question was, "Where did you get your wheels?" The answer is, the wheels were purchased at railriders.net (Ask for Sean) in Leadville, Colorado. Good Luck!
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When I was a teenager, some friends and I, we stole a track gang maintenance car that had all-wheel shaft drive and a V8 engine. It was in a steel mill switchyard and we took it for a 10 mile ride on a spur that had only 1 train a day. When we came back, at first the guards thought we were regular railroad workers, but then they started asking questions and we ran and they chased us, but we all got away.
Sounds like something that I would had done when I was a kid.
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That’s the perfect bug-out vehicle if you need to get out of town quickly under the cover of darkness. Nice job.
Thanks for your support!
It will get you out but there should be a backup (bicycle powered) system in case of no gas being available or if the motor quits ! If it were me it'd be human powered only for the reliability !
@@averteddisasterbarely2339 you could always go solar powered, but there’s no guarantee for clear skies 100% of the time. It would make a great backup though.
@@roberthamm9304 I've thought of that and it would work ! With a canopy you can fit 4+ panels, that would be enough o charge car batteries and use that as a backup/ assist !
Well thought out design and structurally sound. Improvements were just icing on the cake. Well done and safe rail riding.
Thank you very much!
Your design is simple yet beautiful…which is the very hardest art form to achieve. VERY WELL DONE!!! Looks like you were on the rail between Carrizo Gorge and Plaster City in SoCal.
You know your areas.
Thank you so much for the video, I’m shopping for the parts now. Hope to have it put together soon.
Thanks for your support. Looking forward to seeing yours.
Thank you for the video wow you did a excellent job on everything. I will share my creation once it is underway.
Thank you again
I'd like to see your creation. Thanks for your support.
This build is very well made and thought out. Well done
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very direct, practical video! thank you
Glad I could help.
Makes me think of the Lunar Rover. Cool video!
Thanks for your support!
Well built speedster.. very nice..
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But I've already got a rail service truck! Looking forward to the vid!
Only a few hours to go!
looking forward!
Only a few hours to go!
Very clean! You have the cleanest Speeder I've seen yet online. I do have a couple suggestions to offer for your consideration. First, I think you should change the throttle and brakes to long levers from the floor. That is more train-like, as well and the current setup looks a little awkward. Second, the front end could be a bit longer so that you could use lower lawn chairs. The chairs you are using put you up a bit high which affects your center of gravity and wind profile. Since you are adding clever ideas like rail sweepers, why not simple sprocket and disc guards as well? A slight wall in the front could also be used to provide footrests.
Thanks for your suggestions and thanks for your support!
Lol wasn't expecting that. Wiseass nice list.
Thanks!
Useful information
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Nice!
Thanks for your support!
Those new balance shoes guerentee a job well done haha
Old man shoes! LOL
Can’t wait
Only a few hours to go!
That's the nicest one I've seen, one question, why didn't you put a small alternator and a wet cell driving off the motor or drive with an electric starter, that would be the cherry on top, lawnmower seat would be nice, don't get me wrong that thing is well engineered to the max,👍
This is an old video. As of now, I have gotten everything you have mention here.
Nice
Thanks!
Yep we went to the Torque Converter very early. It was a game changer.
I know, right.
nice.................
Thanks!
I think the debris deflectors are sweet. Some of the videos I have seen in between the rails.
i.e. rail sweeps
Really clear info you are sharing!! I m building one , but waiting for the wheels to be delivered. Can you help me with a doubt? Outside the wheel you only put the nut or goes bearings? Thanks for the vids!
I don't know exactly what you are asking me. I used split collars to hold the wheels on the axles, that way the axle will not get damaged with set screws.
How do you keep the Axle’s from sliding left and right?
I use split collars on the axles.
love the cart. What is the latest status of the SD And Arizona RR. Also can you have several extra axel assmblies for Narrow gage?
The SD&AE will never be opened again. My cart is not designed to accept narrow gauge. Thanks for your comments.
It’s a nice cart, but too rich for my blood. Awesome video.
Thanks
I recently bought a 2 sets of steel wheels from a friend who saved them from going to the scrap recycler. Got to get axles for it and I already have a good motor. Going to use a forward -reversable hydraulic motor by a engine driven pump. The motor and hydraulic motor is off some used equipment I have. So that should save some money in building it. Got to purchase axles and metal for a frame. Hopefully if all goes well I will have a railcar built in 3-6 months.
Sounds like a really cool motor, especially with the reverse. Shoot me a video when you are finished. Thanks for your support!
A "forward-reverseable hydraulic motor" is electric. You're probably talking about a gas engine. This entire comment is giving me a headache. Including the estimated build time. It might take that long if you work about 5 minutes a day.
@@therocketscientist0000 I have a question. Is it possible to make couplers for these rail carts to make a train?
@@SuperheroJunior Anything is possible, if you can dream it, you can do it.
Like the debris deflector idea...
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Tubing = 1-1/2” sq. x 3/8”wall? Looks like 1/8” wall. A good design for clear tracks. Great work! For traveling over obstructions on tracks, I’ll need modifications for ground clearance. A jack shaft allowing for a much smaller drive sprocket. Sprocket and brake disc aren’t ideal centered on a full axle. Stub axles for even more clearance.
Thanks for your support!
Why did you change over to a torque convertor? Didn't the centrifugal clutch work?
The centrifugal clutch did work well, but it made chattering noise during acceleration. The torque convertor is quiet.
damn makes me wish I had a huge property with an abandoned rail line running through it
I know, right?!
Great job , awesome designe , would love to see how the motor was hooked up , this seems to be the bit no one shows for some reason. Anyway happy trails , oooops I mean rails lol.
That's for your support!
How much 1 1/2” square tubing did you use? How long is each piece?
All the information needed for the project is in the parts list on this video. Thanks for your support & interest.
Did you find the torque converter to be reliable? What brand do you use?
Ran better than the centrifugal clutch ever did. Never had any problems with it. I bought it on e-bay for $66.00 bucks (Chinese maid, I think).
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Pretty awesome build. But i just cant get past the 750ish bucks in wheels!! I want to build one of these badly but I'm not willing to fork out almost a grand on wheels for something thats going to get used maybe 3 times a year.
I thought the same thing, but after purchasing them, I loved them. They hold re-sale value really good!
@@therocketscientist0000 Im sure they are amazing but im cheap so i will for sure try and make my own first Lol
pretty sure you can make cheaper ones
Just need to make them yourself
Use trailer or Toyota Camry wheel rims. I'm sure you can snatch them cheap on Criagslist.
Where can you buy the wheels? Thanks
I would have thought there'd be an adjustment for different gauge track-- or is there just not much variation in track gauge in abandoned railroads?
The wheels are wide enough to compensate for any track width distance.
If you're in the u.s. there's only one type of track !
With a 72 tooth sprocket and the clutch, what’s your top speed on flat ground? Great vid
Around 26 mph
@@therocketscientist0000 hmm. I think I use rotors with a tranny. Thanks.
WOW you have to be a Master Engineer to come up with this. Do you think something like could make from Florida to Maine? Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the complement. If a person maintains their vehicle (no matter what kind) it should made it.
Looking to make one but a easier version that can be carried like a hiking pack. So bolting 1"x1" tube straight to axle bushing bearing pillow blocks
Sounds good.
How are you identifying railroads that are no longer in use for this activity
I have a book called "Right-Of-Way" by Waldo Nielsen. It's a guide to abandoned railroads in the United States.
Hello RS,
Good job with the Railrider mods....I've enjoyed your vids and learned all about Carrizo gorge before I went there with my railrider. I would repectfully make a comment about the square aluminum tubing sections between axle and frame. They are open at both ends, making them very weak, with respect to lateral forces.. You might want to weld an end plate on one side (so you still have access to bolts) to strengthen them up. Might be good as is, because they are pretty beefy, ..but...better safe then sorry.
Again, no offense, I've encountered this sort of thing in the past
I've never had any problems with strength of the frame. I left the ends open for insertion of rail sweeps, hitches and other accessories. They come in real handy. Thanks for your support.
I should not have even given this a thumbs down lol
I don't understand your comment.
where did you get the wheels from?
railriders.net, ask for Sean, tell him Allen sent you.
Stee rims of trailer tire 4.80 x 8" 4 stud and 4 lug hubs have enough rim to fit 3" head of rail andby design would be dual flange
less cash outlay.
May find in scrapyard.
Weld chain sprocket to inside hub flange right only,left only or right and left at your desire.
Imlo.
There are all different ways to do this project.
when the brakes and sprocket hit a rock its game over
Never has happened in six years.
Now all I have to do is get my 1900 handcar and velocipede out and replace all of the wood and my 1941 Fairmont Model B-4 motor car and rebuild it. I have had the Fairmont out on track several times since buying them in 1977.
It sounds like you have a bunch of goodies!
How many beers to the mile does this thing get????Great machine,thanks.
It's a good thing that you don't have to steer it! Thanks for your Support!
What axle shaft material?
Stainless steel only so I don't have to deal with rust.
How long is your cart and how wide???
60" long and as wide as the track.
a gas weed whipper holder be a great addition
Right!
WHERE can you ride the rails ?
Wherever abandoned rails are.
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@@therocketscientist0000 😁🤙
👍👍😎
Thanks for your support.
Where did you get a hold of those nice wheels? They look like they would probably work good for that purpose of a railcart.
Railriders.net, ask for Sean.
@@therocketscientist0000 ok .
Much easier way to do this. Buy a ready-made Go Kart take off rubber wheels and install RR wheals. Also buy a good motor circle helmet because you will crash! Next get a handheld scanner to RR frequency just in case? Don't be the boys in "Stand By Me" Traaaan!
That would take all the fun out of designing and building your dream cart.
All you need is sanders for traction. 😂
Never had a problem with traction.
what does it weigh
267 pounds.
How fast is it?
It can go up to 30 mph with this particular gear ratio.
Nice work man. But good grief if anyone has ever went overkill though.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!
@@therocketscientist0000 I don’t disagree. I thinks it’s awesome to say the least meant no offense. Just wish I could build one.
For what you spent you could have bought an old Fairmont
Why, everybody's got one of those.
Where is this track?
100 east of San Diego, CA.
Id modify one of those bikes that you sit down on low to the ground
They're out there, they're called "Rail sharks".
Why do you use such small wheels? Cost?
They are excellent wheels for this application. 12" wheels are around $200.00 each @ railriders.net
Whoa! Where do you get the wheels?
railriders.net
Can I buy one
Yes, go to railriders.net and ask for Sean F. him I sent you.
5k wowza
You can do it cheaper, but I chose not to.
Where can I purchase 4 wheels please
Railridders.net (ask for Sean).
Railriders.net
Aluminum welding??! Are you nuts!? How often someone would have an aluminum welder!? LOL!
Some parts of the frame could easily be done with wooden 2 x 4 wood.Light Railroad wheels - $780
OUCH!
To each his own! I built what I like and you can build what you like, we live in a democracy.
Nice speeder but a bet spendy, you could almost buy a rail road speeder for the money. But nice build!
I know, but when I was building it, I wanted it to be my own and unique.
what is an estimate of the total price for one of these things? definitely looking into making one for myself
If you watched this video, it answers your question in the first 60 seconds.
@@therocketscientist0000 yeah sorry, i was in a bit of a rush so i skipped past most
Where ls the measurements?
I have nothing written down. I went to some tracks and took measurements and went from there.
I wanted to build one with a motor and a sail
Sounds like fun
why did you not drive it
Can't ride (drive) it at home.
You don’t always have to buy all of this, but 2 bicycles and weld them together the length of the rail apart
Then what is the design for keeping the wheels on the tracks? Normal wheels for tracks have a shouldered wheel that keeps them on the rail.
@@magicone9327 you gotta edit the wheels though i forgot to mention
@@magicone9327 you could just weld a larger wheel that goes on all the wheels and makes em like some weird train wheel
It seems that the plate or what ever is used, it creates a lot of friction/drag. With a bicycle it would be difficult to add the device as the frame of bicycle is not conducive to mounting of items. A standard low profile frame would allow follower wheels that mount on their own frame and ride on the inner edge of the track at a 30 degree mount.
@@magicone9327 no the bicycle would be manually powered on one side, but would still have to be edited, in fact you don’t even need a 2nd bike
Think you coulda used 1/8 instead of 1/4, alum, inmho
It's a possibility!
FUN COSTS MONEY.
DONT BE CHEAP ON FUN AND SAFETY
Always be safe
nice work. i like it. i think its a little funny he spent $4,000 everything but choose to go with some ugly aluminum folding chairs.. lol the points of contact should be nice. in my opinion at least...
These were the strongest and most well built folding chairs I could find. They were not cheap in any way.
Nice teardown design. I will copy much of it. But all that stainless, welding and machining services are unnecessary. Hot rolled 3/4 steel rod is plenty strong for $25. Cut and shape aluminum with an angle grinder. Use rivnuts for threads. Use aluminum brazing rods to join. $800 for wheels is insane. Go kart aluminum hubs and wheels can be brazed to aluminum plate discs for flanges then polyurethane casting resin poured in a DIY PVC mold for less than $250. And the wheels can be stripped and remolded many times. Maybe pay someone to put the wheel taper on if you don't have a Lathe or don't want to make a basic wooden Lathe out of a cheap electric drill.
Sounds good, at the time of design and assembly i didn't want to do all of the work, do I jobbed it out. I used aluminum & stainless steel because I live next to the ocean and didn't want it to rust while in storage when not in use. You can't buy any better wheels on the market than the one's I used. Money wasn't any concern for me with this project
Nao vejo nenhuma protecao ou algo que possa evitar um acidente com galhos ou coisa parecida
Fazemos isso há vários anos sem um acidente. Estamos muito seguros no que fazemos. Obrigado pelo seu comentário.
This inflation is crazy, I just priced it out at $27,862.00 🎉
That sounds like your cart will be the Cadillac of all carts!
Is this legal?
Only if you get caught
Only if you don't get caught
i guarantee you can do this for much less than $5k
Of course you can. I don't have to penny pinch. I'll build mine my way, and you can build yours your way. I'm sure they'll all work just fine.
I have one for sale I live in Canada
Thanks for your support!
You have many points of failure there. Your center of gravity is way too high. Are those plastic wheels? Better carry a spare one. I would have added another 3 feet to the length of it and also sturdy front and under baffles protecting critical areas. Also add a sharp pachete or light saw and crowbar to the tools as well as extra gas and oil and a roll of duct tape! One derailment, big brush or rock and you will be stuck in the middle of nowhere for the chupacabras to have a night meal snack. Food, water and lights and slight repair capabilities. And a strong radio to call for help should you need it with a first aid kit. THEN enjoy the ride. Don't forget eye protection and a good hat and rain coat. The list never ends...
Anything positive to say? I ran this rig for years with only one incident, and I was prepared for it.
@@therocketscientist0000 Good for you. I saw some who had a derailment and the other cart ran into the back of one. They had to pull it and reached their cars at midnight. Could have been worse and its in the middle of nowere. Never a waste to be prepared.
600 bucks for a sprocket?…is that a typo??
By glancing at it, you may think that, but look a little bit closer, there were 21 items in the specific list (section).
For four grand, I can buy a real speeder in decent condition
Yea I know, but you don't get the satisfaction of building your own.
$5,000! Dang who’s money you spending.. I’m like $200 no problem
Nothing's cheap these days!
A $5,000 self art??
I know, right
Oh come on???. Let's it work, run it down the line, you shoulda show us it running.😭
I've got over 100 videos of the rail cart running, I'm sure you can find them.
Mejor sin musica
Lo siento no me gustó.
music like this, mostly music of any sort ruins you tube videos for the most part. I can watch on mute.
Sorry you don't like it, but thank God for the mute button! Thanks for your support.
Do any of your subscribers ask to TALK!?!?!?
Not yet.
The music and text fly ins are really annoying!!!
I can't please everybody all of the time.
$5000 in parts???? For a rail cart? More money than sense.
It's nice to have disposable income to do the stuff you like, right?
The soundtrack is terrible. Why
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!
Yeah.... those are PILLAR BLOCK bearings!
NOT pillow block. Why would one mount them on a pillow ffs?
There is no such thing as a "Pillar block bearing", check your facts!
@@therocketscientist0000 check yours... research the history of the pillar block bearing. They were invented during the days of lines shafts, water power, and when electricity was becoming prevalent.
When a line shaft was installed in a building to provide power to various machinery from water power, or a single electric motor, a block was typically removed from a pillar (as one does not construct buildings upon pillows, now do they? Or, maybe you built your house upon pillows based on your steadfast ignorance) and the bearing installed in the hole left behind. This bearing typically supported the ends of the shaft. Since a block was removed from a pillar, the bearing became known as a pillar block bearing.
You really should try to live up to your channel name. LOL
@@waynec369 I am a retired engineer and rocket scientist, I stick with the facts that I have used for over 40 years. Maybe that was the way is was before my time!
@@therocketscientist0000 doing it wrong for 40 years still doesn't make it right...
@@waynec369 Let's agree to disagree and stop the back and forth B.S.!
5k for this? Seems dumb. And we get that you have disc brakes, you mentioned it a million times.
Sounds like you need a job where 5K doesn't hurt your pocketbook!
@@therocketscientist0000 I think what he's saying is... most of us would replicate this build in steel, and gokart/automotive parts for about 500$. To each is own.
Too bad there's no dialogue, just a bunch of unrelated music. They're not even famous railroad songs.
I have to keep the audio all the way off and I don't like silent videos. and I know that some other people probably feel the same way.
If I have to read everything on the video I might as well be reading it on a website with photos.
This is a waste of time.
I don't like silent videos either, that's why I added what I did. The famous railroad songs are all copyrighted and I can't use them.
We can't hear a word with that horrid music and idiotic sound effects playing!!!!!
Have you ever heard of a mute button? Most T.V.'s have them now. You have to remember, this video was not made just for you!
@@therocketscientist0000most people are not into watching silent videos either.
@@TF856 There was no comentary on this video, just music