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RE: Railbikes - Taking Bicycles on the Train Tracks
I think the best option would be one that you can fold up pretty easily, made from light weight aluminum. That way you could just unfold it, go on your way, then fold it back up after a few miles. If made appropriately, you could probably fold it up in a few seconds, enough to get off the tracks at least, if there was an oncoming train. While the car like dual recumbent is probably nice for a quiet bike ride, I definitely wouldn't wanna ride that on active tracks, because you might not get it off the tracks in time.
For certain, easy-on easy-off is the best way to go. Still, I would never take a bike on active tracks, no matter how fast I could unmount it. Trains are just way faster, a collision is most likely fatal (for me), but if my bike causes a derailment of a passenger car or some toxic spill... I don't think I could even die with myself! But why would I, if there are so many inactive tracks around.