A typical design consists of an arm, called the walking beam, that pivots seesaw-like on a base, which the passengers … See more

Handcars were normally used by railway service personnel (the latter also known as gandy dancers) for railroad inspection and maintenance. Because of their low weight and small size, they can be put on and taken off th… See more

For some decades, especially in Europe, the handcar has also been used for tourist and recreational purposes. In this case, handcar is usually called a draisine or railbike. Thanks to draisines it is possible to make use o… See more