Rail Kart Trip Up Carrizo Gorge to the Goat Canyon Trestle

I finally found time to build my own Rail Kart Speeder. In this video we test it for the fist time up to Carrizo Gorge to the Goat Canyon Trestle. There was a surprise along the way...someone gated off the first and second tunnel, so we hike the last section to the trestle. The views are amazing, but make sure you bring plenty of water. Hope you enjoy the video...it is one of my favorite to make.

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[ohsail]

What memories you brought back to me this morning. Almost 50 years ago I used to go out to that area with my friends almost every weekend. There were flat bed cars on the rails and we would all pile on board and ride them by gravity alone. I remember us hooting as we sped through the pitch dark tunnels (with someone sitting in the front with a flashlight on the rails to yell out if they saw rocks on the rails … as if we’d be able to do anything about it!) Afterwards we’d actually push them by hand back to where we found them… yes, it can be done, and once started, not at all difficult … so we could ride the next weekend. Thanks for making a 68 yo woman happy!

[biketech]

I hope you find another place to ride and make another video . Yours is one of the very best I have seen . I'm near 75 and on fixed income so this is a vicarious thrill here in south-central Texas .

[DaveTuohy]

That was awesome. Glad to see the rail system from this side as so many travel to the trestle from the other way. They really need to do something with this as so cool to see and to think that all those tunnels and trestles were built so long ago and they still look in good condition is amazing. Would be great if they cleared out all the rock debris and offered excursions on rail cars just like you guys did. Thanks again for sharing!

[BoundANDDetermined]

This video made me want to put my life on pause and go do a rail car trip. GREAT VIDEO! Thank you.

[Ochibason]

OMG a dream come true for me always wanted to do this in Minnesota here. I wanna go LOL Hats off!

[kenolson]

Yeah, you got me. I got some ideas, I'll be building me a cart soon. There's tracks all over Southern California.

[DSC]

I'd say take that rail cart back to the drawing board and design it for easy disassembly and light weight then pack it around the closed tunnel section. Get it under 150# total and you could make it around in a couple of trips. Regardless, those carts look like great fun.

[garlandremingtoniii]

That is flat out unbelievable!! The powers that be, Blocked off the tunnel!

[keithgeisen]

Enjoyed the video - the drone shots were well done and added to the information you presented.

[Axispaw]

Looks so much fun. I'm surprised there aren't businesses taking advantage of these abandoned tracks and offering experiences with similar karts. I would definitely book that on a holiday.

[nolagranolabar]

Oh my gosh! This looks like SO much fun! I really envy you guys! Thanks for sharing your trip and knowledge! Happy and safe exploring! 👍🏻😁

[robertgonzalez]

I can easily see getting a bug to wanna build something to do this thank you for sharing awesome

[dawnmoulton]

Looks like so much fun and super exciting!!

[BoundANDDetermined]

Great video on a superb historical rail road. Thanks for posting this interesting video containing the rail cart appropriately named for the Rail pioneer and the neat info on the plasma cutter and your navigation system. Please keep the videos rolling!.

[antoniodellaragione]

Bellissima avventura, beati voi che avete questi paesaggi immensi da visitare . FANTASTICO, STUPENDO 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[j.chrismcgaugh]

Absolutely EPIC. Gotta build one for sure now....Such GOOD PHYSICS, guys!

[keithlucas]

The excellent camera and drone footage made this so much more watchable and entertaining.

[koreanature]

My best friend, It's always great. We liked and enjoyed to the end. Thanks

[dirtdyscrasia]

There is no doubt you love what you do and it comes through in your fabrication whether its a Trick/Trophy truck (Go Honcho!) or Mr. Speckles.

[dennislebow]

Great video and a history lesson! Nice work Dave. Cheers - see you in Ensenada.