Pedal-powered rail trolley
A pedal-powered rail trolley is a lightweight vehicle propelled by pedalling, designed to travel along railway tracks for recreation or transport.
Also known as: rail bike, pedal rail bike, rail cycle
How big is it?
2.4 m · defined frame length
Also 7.874 ft
Defined frame length · defined specimen
Typical recorded range: 2 m to 3 m.
A little perspective
Pedal-powered rail trolley vs Table tennis table: length comparison
The length of a table tennis table is about 1.14 times the frame length of a pedal-powered rail trolley.
A pedal-powered rail trolley is a lightweight vehicle propelled by pedalling, designed to travel along railway tracks for recreation or transport.
A table tennis table is a flat, rectangular surface divided by a net for playing the game of table tennis.
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Pedal-powered rail trolley
Defined frame length: 2.4 m; defined specimen; range 2 m–3 m.
A defined four-seat pedal rail trolley 2.4 m long, 250 kg ready to ride and travelling at 5 m/s. Commercial rail bikes differ; length excludes couplers and the mass excludes riders.
The marked defined frame length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Table tennis table
Length: 2.74 m; standard.
2.74 × 1.525 m playing surface. Excludes surrounding space.
WA Government — table tennis dimensions
The marked length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 2.4 m
We compare the frame length of a pedal-powered rail trolley. This is an illustrative comparison value, not a claim that every example is the same. The recorded range is 2 m to 3 m.
A defined four-seat pedal rail trolley 2.4 m long, 250 kg ready to ride and travelling at 5 m/s. Commercial rail bikes differ; length excludes couplers and the mass excludes riders.
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Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 m | 2 m to 3 m | defined specimen | |
| 250 kg | 180 kg to 320 kg | defined specimen | |
| 5 m/s | 3 m/s to 7 m/s | defined specimen |
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Nearest higher valueVehicles and transportCycle rickshaw2.5 mDefined overall lengthA cycle rickshaw is a pedal-powered vehicle used to carry passengers, with a seat for riders behind the driver.Sources and method
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- Rail Explorers — Rail bikesCommercial pedal rail-bike configuration and operating context; dimensions, mass and speed are explicit atlas specimen choices.
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