Nevada Northern Railway – Saving of the Green 2
Auction Ends: Mar 30, 2015 11:00 PM EDT

Unique Experiences

Velocipede Excursion for Three

Item Number
1013
Estimated Value
200 USD
Sold
80 USD to es21cccf0
Number of Bids
1  -  Bid History

Item Description

You've seem then in the movies, the handcar. Four people on a handcar going down the tracks. But did you know the name of the handcar is a Velocipede? Velocipede means swift-footed in French and on this adventure you will find out just how swift-footed we are talking about.

For a video that shows the Velocipede in action, click HERE.

Your adventure begins in East Ely where we load up the Velocipede and take it to Keystone seven miles away. Why might you ask? Well gravity is the answer. Keystone is 324 feet higher than East Ely and it is a lot easier to operate a Velocipede going downhill than up. Why? Because going uphill you are the Velocipede's power source! But don't worry there are a few uphill sections where you will get to try out your muscles!

Participants of this adventure must be 12 years old and up and in good physical shape (the Velocipede weighs about 1,600 pounds fully loaded.)

 

For more information on Velocipedes click HERE.

 

Item Special Note

The successful bidder will need to make a reservation upon the conclusion of the auction.  Winning bidders will have from 2015-2016 to do the experience that they won at the auction. Participants must be 12 years or older and in good health. The Velocipede advebture requires successfully passing a short training and safety course.  

Our highly trained crew member will accompany you out on the track. Call (775) 289-2085 if you have questions.