Anyone like old railways? (Pic heavy)

[shedobits]

I usually ride this trail in the winter to avoid the cold (low altitude),but thought I'd give it a go as I hadn't been here since pre Covid and was keen to finally set up the newly built Team Marin.


Out of town and no more traffic noise.


The stations had been converted to bars/cafes but haven't survived the pandemic.





Level crossing mans box, no gates though.



Railway truck scales from when we made stuff, and no my bike didn't move them.





The wheel size debate continues to rage.



Topping up the bottles.

 

[hamster]

I love touring in Spain - sadly it looks still too difficult with the travel situation. The rail trails that have opened up look particularly fun, hoping to ride them in the next couple of years. I had hoped to be in Malaga with work in November, alas it looks unlikely at present.

 

[widowmaker]

Wow lovely landscape and pictures

 

[Double-E F]

Love old railways and the large overgrown railway yards with abandoned engines and carriages, old signaling, stations: lovely places with a nice historic atmosphere.

Awesome pictures, BTW

 

[michael franks]

I really like seeing pics like the ones posted by shedobits. Very atmospheric and the one with the bike (very nice bike too BTW) puts the scale of things into perspective.

 

[mk one]

Yes i like old railways, especially like above, the yards and old stations. Though i have to say, that stunning scenery really ads to the feel, almost western (cowboy) like

 

[widowmaker]

I would ride my bike every day if I lived near there

 

[2manyoranges]

Nice.

And a Team Marin. Also nice.

I am noticing that the head angle is mighty slack on that build. Interesting mod to the bike. What fork? And what's the axle crown length? The Team is a seriously capable frame (regret moving on my Tange Ultimate nickel Team rather too early in the 90's....) but over-forking it slightly is an excellent idea. But by how much have you over-forked it and how does it handle? Interested to know....

 

[madjh]

Yep, I do some railway. Retro stuff are near perfect for this type of paths.

A company use to organize all years (not last year or this one, for this situation) a excursion to one of this railways and it is the most fun activity with a great finale: a party eating tipical products and a giveaway. But I don´t know if the will do again. I like a lot this railway. I feel like I´m in a remote area with that tall trees and mountains (over 2000m, it is a challage to climb one), the reservoir etc It is magic and it is close to my home

Near Urrez

 

[2manyoranges]

Now can we just deal with the awful ambiguity in your RB Handle.

Are you a woman who supplies many parts?
She do bits.

Or a non-gender-indicated person with a crammed workshop?
Shed o’ bits

It’s all very confusing.