In rec.crafts.metalworking,
Stormin Mormon wrote:
A totally fascinating character who decided to build his own
rail car.
Along with photos. And movie clips. The web page appears to
be still there.
....
http://www.bluehaze.com.au/mmedia/rtrain/rtrain1.html

Cool project. Reminds me of the "railbikes" I've seen, small pedal
powered vehicles designed to run on old rail lines. Adding an engine
makes it a lot easier to go further though.

Elijah
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doesn't know of any long runs of *disused* rail near him