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« on: June 02, 2008, 14:34:04 »
http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20080602/the-rail-rider-lets-you-cruise-the-train-tracks/
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« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2008, 15:12:14 »
I've actually been on one of those. Cycled it about 16 miles - surprisingly enjoyable and we must have reached about 20mph on some stretches. Give the locals a good flail!
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« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2008, 15:44:39 »
I would delete this post quickly.

It may give FGW▸ (First Great Western) ideas! Grin
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« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2008, 16:42:19 »
Quote from: Btline on June 02, 2008, 15:44:39
I would delete this post quickly.

It may give FGW▸ (First Great Western) ideas! Grin

I'm quite happy to simply point out that with traffic at 2006 levels and frequency on the line, there would be ten passengers standing for every one who managed to get a seat - and that's assuming Driver Only Operation.  But to be honest I'm rather worried about how safe it would be to stand on this.
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« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2008, 13:50:28 »
They got them with lawn mower engines fixed to them too!
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