Railcart ride up to the Goat Canyon Trestle
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- čas přidán 24. 11. 2023
- Railcart ride up the San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railway to the Goat Canyon Trestle. We passed through several tunnels along the way.
This ride was on my home built railcart. It's a hobby of mine to ride on abandoned railroads. I mostly ride in Southern California and Mexico.
That so much of this railroad, in this climate and without maintenance, is still traversable is a testament to those who built it,
Duh. it's in the desert, the only thing that could happen is rock slides and wind erosion.
The area is frequented by floods and earthquakes. That's why it has had to be rebuilt so many times and will probably never be rebuilt again.@@dammitbobby283
@@dammitbobby283 And flash floods.
Being American, lets start with the quality of the steel :)
In 1977 my friend Paul and I Backpacked the entire length down to Octillio... I see nothing much has Changed the Railroad Cars are still there.. We did locate an unknown herd of Desert Big Horn who were visiting the first tunnel right after the Trestle.. In 1978 we Backpacked Carrizo Gorge out to S-2. My Dad and I also had Mining Claims in the area and found a number of Quartz and Tourmiline Crystals.. Good Memories. Thanks for sharing...
Huh, I wonder what the story is behind the railcars, were they shoved over the side by the railroad company?
The story I read was the train came around a turn, the engineer saw a bright light ahead on the tracks and panic braked, which is a bad idea apparently in a train full of turns. Train cars derailed, and some went off the cliff. Above the cars still today, they left the twisted rails there. A brakeman was killed in that accident.
I also read that bright orbs had been seen regularly during construction of the tunnels and trestles. Its such a remote location, that the workers slept in the cool tunnels at night for weeks.
Unreal tunnels... Really beautifully designed and built
This is like, the American version of British narrowboat canal touring.
Without the bunks, stove , drinks cabinet or porta potti.
Imagine how quiet and peaceful it is way out there... away from the sounds of the city, etc
The tunnels are really superbly built, as if they had only been opened yesterday. Bridges too. TY 4 VID
This is great, it is so relaxing to watch these videos. I love what you do.
What a cool rig and amazing ride! ❤
Appreciations to the engineers who have designed and built those tunnels.
We have seen some very primitive man built structures last 1000+ years out west. Those should last alot longer...as long as geology doesn't eat them first :)
I enjoyed the tranquility of this ride even from my CZcams arm chair. That would be a very cool desert adventure. Like being on an old steam train of old.
Fantastic bit of filming. Wish we had this opportunity in the UK but we just tare all our old lines up 😳 thanks for posting 🤟
Yeah I wish we could do this as well. Would also make it much easier to re-open any lines that have been previously closed.
@@TheSpotify95that’s why beeching ripped them up
It may be easier to pick up his cart and move it over or around the rock rather than moving boulders 😊
I just wonder how he stops in a hurry or at all? Because I didn't see any brakes on his cart! Especially if you are going down hill?
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Foot, meet wheel, wheel, foot.
Amazing landscapes, thanks for sharing !!
LOVE the railcart!
I rode this line from the East San Diego side in the early 1990s on a mountain bike. This was before the line was modernized and used briefly by UP freight trains.
At that time, many of the tunnels were blocked and from the video, the trestle has incurred more damage from slides since the line was shut down again
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Nothing like biking across the many bridges and looking almost straight down the gorge through the catwalks.
Thanks for the cool video!
Thank you for this wonderful video so relaxing.
Our San Diego County deserts are awesome!
indeed, Mexico, whether occupied or unoccupied, it's always beautiful
That was breathtaking watching it on my mobile phone screen so I can only imagine how breathtaking it would have been to be there in person 🤩. Thanks for allowing us to come along for the ride.
Wow what a hobby! Some of the views from the higher more open sections of track are pretty spectacular
You need to bring a long pry bar along to move rocks
And some water and gas.
I had the same thought but no, their rig is light enough to just pick up and lift/portage over/around all but the worst of obstructions. When they got to the end, the long, rocking washout, I thought they could dismount and roll the cart but no harm, no foul for not trying that. Also, it looks like they didn't have a hand control they could have used from the side of the car, dismounted, so even mo' sketchy!
@@user-od9iz9cv1w Or black powder . Might encourage more rocks though .
Класс! Спасибо за видео! Смелые вы мужики! 🙂
Very beautiful scenery :)
I like.
Form a Cart Club. Encourage like minded people to make their own cart. Prepare a comfortable seat for four. Arrange travel on holidays. You can remove the stones. Once you reach a tunnel take five minutes break.
I’ve hiked in to the trestle…..it’s a beautiful walk!!
thanks for sharing a part of your adventure!
Great footage! Thanks for sharing 👍👍👍
Cool video! You need a Gorn to throw those big rocks off the tracks. 😀
I can picture being on an old steam chain going down those tracks it would be an amazing ride.
That was amazing, thanks for the ride
Now if only you had a canopy on that cart and a case of beer.🤠
Fascinating video.
Great hobby sir! I've imagined riding on an abandoned RR in a handcar since I saw it on Petticoat Junction in the early 70s.
Without real money and re-design, that line is done.
Thank you for clearing what you could.
That trip is on my bucket list.
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really nice and relaxing video.
This is amazing.
We used to have a clear path all the way up to almost the top. The final tunnel was completely blocked. That was back in the 70s. Most of the tressels were gone. Just the track and the ties still all connected draped across the canyons and we went right through. We called them Whooptidos.
I am so pleased to see the railroad tracks be used. Such a waste to let them sit.
We have something similar here near me in the Jura Mountains / France. But the cars are without a motor and similar to a bicycle and the tracks run through a wooded area. It's less spectacular than in America, but without bee attacks. 😊
That looks like good fun
Thanks for the video
Black Widow Spiders, Brown Recluse Spiders, Rattle Snakes cold warming in the sun, Warm Rattle Snakes trying to het in the shade, Scorpions! Nice Hobby 😊
lol, maybe you just shouldn't go outside then
That was great... i live in Los Angeles, and in 2 years i will be doing this when i retire...
Oh damn! That awesome bit of railroad history is in worse condition than I had thought. Lots of landslides and even some washed out bits. I'd be surprised if they ever officially used that line again for anything. Nice video.
Awesome adventures!
Loved water tower still being there.
I knew the man who ran the SP crew for the gorge back in the 60's and 70's. He lived in Jacumba until his passing a few years back.
This is how I want to travel to school
2:35 amazing shot to 2:40. Crazy . New sub and i love this video
Excellent video, I really liked it ahow de ball
muy bonitos paisajes gracias
HOW many times has CZcams given me an off the rails new hobby to try? :) Going to checkout some of our very rare unused tracks in CT next week. Well see!
Thank you very much for the ride
10.21 If possible show the bridges from below. That may be another marvel of yesteryears.
Love it so exciting.
I’ve hiked a good bit of what you showed, but that was quite a few years ago. Then they had work engines go through trying to keep hikers out.
So cool!
these speeder vids are allways good to watch goat tressel rr very interesting it amazeing the track is still there not turned into been cans ttfn&ty
Add some swing-down/up wheels and a handle up front to portage around the slides. Looks like loads of fun!
These dudes are quite strong!!
I guess coming from east is better. Seen other videos where tunnnels were blocked and the bypasses were more sketchy. Climbing over a knoll at one point. Thanks for the video.
Beautiful place! Mystical! Historical! Mysterious! Is this road abandoned? For what reason? How long have you been visiting this road, in November of this year?
What an awesome cool way to pass some time outdoors and see nature!!
How Friggin cool is this!!??
In the UK they would have a steam loco running trips for tourists on that line, we have the KWVR just down the road, From where live we can here them chugging up the Hill to Haworth, where the Bronte sisters lived. A come along, a jack and pry bar would have been useful.
only things that could make that cart better are some shade, a cooler of drinks, and a chair. also, you''d do well to get some conical wheels, they help a TON on tracks like this!
Many thanks - looks like the number of rock falls has increased significantly an the last 5 years.
It was more fun to watch this at 2X speed.
Awesome video. Way too neat. I am working with some of my engineering students to construct one! Any tips for finding conical wheels/substitutes for them?
Nice ride but was disappointed you went all the way to the big trestle and didn’t film it…..?
Pretty darn cool. Have not walked back there since 2018. It is easier to bring a wheel barrow and rock moving levers with the rail car to help clear the tracks. Let me know I'll help. The wheels can be made to be much lighter weight. I would make the bed an "H" block setup so it is lighter weight and easier to take apart in manageable pieces.
Meszmerising and quite relaxing to watch. Simple. Beautiful scenery. Good way to get my mind off of stuff and imagine I was there. Seeing some of those boulders was pretty sobering though.
How many miles was this trip? What would be the plan if you had a breakdown, like a broken wheel or motor stopped? I guess just a long push back?
Why does this give me Fallout new vegas vibes with a huge flavour if red dead redemption. 😊 love this
This is so cool, I wish I could do it
Interesting to watch thanks. I didn't see "we" giving a lot of help when we moved rocks and stuffs off the track.... but at 7:00 I did get to see him!
Maybe the stronger guy just wanted to show off his strength!😂😂😂
This is so cool. Lesson for us in the UK see what you can achieve if you stopped ripping up our disused lines 😮
COOL!!!
Nothing to block the sun lol your a savage!!
02:08 🤩👌 Having the Django soundtrack in my mind.
that is very cool! electric motors are better every year"
I really like watching your videos, just wish you would talk about some of the things you are seeing.
This looks like great fun! These vid's have got me thinking. We've got a whole rail line up the island that's been unused for decades and goes through some beautiful forest. And I've got a welding shop so not hard to make a cart! I'm thinking something that's an electric and pedal power combo. I've got a DC motor kicking around from a treadmill and lots of old bikes. I just like the quiet over the gas motor. But having the speed, power and range of gas would be nice. Love that scenery. Total opposite of up here on the West Coast.
???: Do you think, for the wheels, some slices of heavy gauge PVC pipe would work as wheels? I was thinking to slip collars over the PVC wheels made out of a larger dia. pipe to act as the inside rail flanges. Maybe rubber over the PVC for the drive wheels for grip. Use appropriate size tubed wheel barrow or dolly tires for the wheels. Slip the PVC slices of these and inflate to hold the PVC rims in place. Would also give a bit of cushion to the ride and quiet things a bit.
Any thoughts? (Coffee shop engineering always works perfect in my head! Physics be damned! LOL!! )
I was also thinking a "cattle pusher" of sorts would be good on these. But more like a flat blade to cut the brush you run into and also clear the small rocks, etc from the tracks. Couple arms out front of the cart with a section of wood of steel across the arms, maybe a couple feet out front. Mount a blade on the leading edge. The cutting knives front a wood planer or old sheer knife blades from a sheer at a print shop of news paper printer. Or just some flat bar steel. Have the arms ride just a 1/4" +/- above the rail on some roller blade or skateboard wheels.
...... Now my brain is just getting carried away.... LOL!
Happy Holiday's! :D
Electric with a small quiet (Honda) generator and a solar panel would be awesome.
@@550n440 Funny (maybe almost creepy...LOL!) you mention that! I was just eye-balling the Honda EU 2200 in the garage this morning and wondering if an AC motor or a DC treadmill motor would be a better choice for power/speed/distance per litre of gas. And if bicycle gears and chain would be strong enough to push a light cart.
Forget PVC, just use good solid steel. PVC will shatter instantly!
Wheels for the use on railroad tracks need to be conical in shape. Take a look at this view: 12:51 the shape makes the axles center themselves in between the rails. Cylindrical wheels will run their flanges against the rails all the time, causing lots of friction, consuming all the energy.
@@TDCflyer Yes, I know and agree. But as an initial test project, simple to fab cylinders with flanges with do the trick. Should it work out and if there's enough distance to travel and enough enjoyment had from it, I'll fab some proper shaped wheels. 🙂👍
Can you amagine the labor and man power used? 😮
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I just wanted to give you kudos for a great video. I don't comment a lot but yours was good for number one they were good content this really beautiful scenery and number two you know how to edit! I don't have to watch an hour and a half video. You edited out bits of it there weren't necessary 🙂 out of curiosity how many miles did you cover and did you do that on one tank with that predator motor? Or do you carry spare fuel
I have ALWAYS wanted to build and ride one of these, but here in the PNW we hardly have any abandoned railroads - or at least ones that are still intact
I really love your videos! How fast can reach the railcart?
Thanks for sharing! That’s my kinda place! What type of train use to go up there? Doesn’t look there was any life near by?
i would love to go up there for 1 month as a volunteer and help clear the tracks. i know it's dangerous but imagine the fun.
What lovely and light-impact fun!! So, there were many tunnel gates; do they stay open? Did y'all arrange to get them opened? 'Ssupwitdat?
I imagine back in the day that was probably a really nice train ride, but your video was cool, i like your homemade rail cart its a bit noisy though, with it being abandoned for so long aren't you afraid of going ove those old tressels and bridges ?
Would they ever fix the line great ride
Many decades ago... I saw you guys on the rails leading to the trestle ... when did you post this? what year? Congratz! Great thing to do. So... you never made it to the trestle... too bad....my mountain bike club made it about 40 years ago... :-)
Maby add a canopy. You can make a fun railtrack camper out of that. Maby a solar panel ontop of it for some camping quality. Is the current setup heavy to move ?
I am surprised no one has run into any of the crew members that are working on that line like I, seen in passed videos of them working on the rail line.
Cool
Great video - but when do we get to see the Goat Canyon Trestle ???
Do you have a good source to research making one of these? Looks like a really cool hobby.
Line closed in 2008. I assume large freight once used it. Great video!
I have seen a video of a work crew working on it in 2012.
i'd worry about something mechanical happening. looks like a long hike back. neat though.
Hey! My family is thinking of doing something similar to explore that same line but we were wondering what you did for the wheels? Are they the kind used for maintenance cars or did you make them yourself somehow?
you can probably use riding lawn mower wheels (the front zero turn ones) and use those. Just get the standard width measurement of a rail road track. I would be sure to beef them up a bit. Perhaps add extra welds or braces so they dont get beat up to badly. You can use go gart wheels too.
Is this a recent video? I thought the tracks were off limits and tunnels closed to eliminate all fun and adventure.