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Paul Cesewski's Railcar on a Death-Defying Ride of Doom

Meredith Scheff — Tue, 06/03/2008 - 15:32


Thirty Second Shingle Ride from Dr. Terwilliker on Vimeo.

My buddy Paul Cesewski (and former shop-mate/shipyardian) built this rail-car that tickles all my maker-buttons: made from recycled parts, can go fast, utilizes an obscure form of locomotion, has a good possibility of injury,  and serves no readily logical purpose other than to have a friken' great time.

This video is of him and cohorts riding said mobile on probably the funnest bit of abandoned railway around: the tracks look reminiscent of  'scary' rides designed to look dangerous, decrepit, and flimsy. But, you know, real. I especially love the part where the tracks are a good 3 feet off the ground. Unsupported.

 

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It's too bad they don't show

AgentPnakotus — Thu, 06/05/2008 - 22:12

It's too bad they don't show more of the vehicle itself rather than just where they are going ...

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Ride of Doom

Docorock — Tue, 06/03/2008 - 21:57

My Sat. link not so good. But the rails look iffy at best. I heard that trains are making a comeback.

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