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Australia - Katoomba Scenic Railway - Blue Mountains Australia
Katoomba - It was built in 1879 to service a coal mine in the Jamison Valley. Over the years the railway was also used to convey coal and shale from the 'Ruined Castle' area and Megalong Valley.
Today the Scenic Railway is the world's steepest incline railway and conveys more than 850,000 passengers a year.
The funicular railway line descends through sandstone cliffs, via a rock tunnel beside Orphan Rock, then emerges to spectacular views and lush fern-filled rainforest.
It consists of a unique ride through a tunnel in the side of the mountain and descends
415 metres at a maximum grade of 52 degrees passing an ancient rainforest area
before reaching the Jamison Valley.
Info: URL: http://infobluemountains.net.au/rail/ksr/Default.htm (Added: 10-Nov-1999)
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Australia - Lithgow Zig Zag Railway
Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia -Blue Mountains Australia. The Zig Zag Railway appeals to children and adults alike, especially those who once rode behind steam locomotives on the way to school or on holidays. It is a magical step back in time, filled with sights, sounds and smells of a bygone era. Every trip from Clarence Station winds its way through the remarkable Blue Mountains' scenery, offering glimpses of grand sandstone viaducts, accompanied by the chuffing steam locomotive. It is a chance to appreciate the difficult terrain that confronted the builders and marvel at how they brought the railway down into the Lithgow Valley and on westward.
Info: URL: http://www.zigzagrailway.com.au/ (Added: 23-Jan-1999)
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Australia - Pichi Richi Railway
Quorn, Australia - Celebrating more than 40 years of the Pichi Richi Railway
Pichi Richi Railway is a heritage tourist railway and operating museum, running regular heritage train journeys on the oldest remaining section of the famous narrow gauge old Ghan railway. Pichi Richi Railway has its headquarters at Quorn, in South Australia's Flinders Ranges. Trains depart from Quorn and Port Augusta.
In 2014, we celebrated 40 years of operation. The railway is operated, maintained and managed by the dedicated volunteers of the Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society Inc.
Info: URL: https://www.pichirichirailway.org.au/ (Added: 9-Jan-2001)
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Australia - Puffing Billy Railway - Australia's Premier Steam Railway
Belgrave, near Melbourne, Australia - Puffing Billy is a genuine relic of our more leisurely days. An historic steam train still running regularly in the mountain district it was built to serve at the turn of the century. The Railway is the sole survivor of four experimental lines used to develop rural areas in the early 1900's. Puffing Billy is now a major tourist attraction, its operation depending on hundreds of dedicated volunteers. Puffing Billy runs every day of the year, except Christmas day so why not take yourself and your family or friends on a sentimental journey along this 24.5 km operating museum.
Info: URL: https://puffingbilly.com.au/ (Added: 13-Jun-2000)
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Australia - The Workshops Rail Museum
North Ipswitch, Queensland, Australia - All aboard for a wholly interactive authentic heritage and cultural experience located at Australia's oldest railway workshops still in operation.
Make history come alive with hands-on exhibits, multi-media encounters and colourful stories coupled with huge steam locomotives and massive industrial machinery.
Meet some true Aussie characters as you step into a real heritage railway workshop and see it in operation, just as it has been for 150 years. See genuine restoration of the Heritage Steam Train Fleet up close and hear living history from railway workers plus a few tall stories!
Explore over 15 larger-than-life exhibits to discover the enormous impact rail has had on our lives, beautifully restored carriages, the largest model railway of beautiful Queensland, the future of rail and treasured icons including the Vice-Regal carriage and Australia's oldest working steam locomotive.
Info: URL: https://theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au/ (Added: 13-Jan-2017)
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Australia - Walhalla Goldfields Railway
Victoria, Australia - Walhalla Goldfields Railway. Travel on Victoria's most spectacular railway which now takes you on a journey along the Stringer's Creek Gorge form Thomson through to Walhalla.
The Moe to Walhalla railway was one of four
experimental narrow gauge routes constructed
early this century by the Victorian Railways to
develop isolated districts where conventional
broad gauge lines would incur prohibitive
construction costs. The railway operated to Walhalla until 1944, and the final section from Erica to Moe closed in 1954. The entire
line was eventually dismantled between 1958 and 1962.
There was nothing left (apart from derelict bridges) of the original railway so everything has been rebuilt from the
ground up since 1993. Tracks points, buildings....everything ! In April 1994 the Walhalla Goldfields Railway was
officially opened and trains started running again within station limits at Thomson.
Info: URL: https://walhallarail.com/ (Added: 13-Jun-2000)
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Australia - Walhalla Goldfields Railway
Walhalla, Australia - A ride on the Walhalla Goldfields Railway is an unforgettable experience. As the train leaves Thomson Station, it crosses the historic and spectacular Thomson River Bridge and then travels over the winding and rising line towards Walhalla. This journey offers wonderful views of Stringer's Creek as it meanders down to the Thomson River.
As you pass vertical cliff faces and travel through narrow cuttings you will come to appreciate the effort needed to carve this line through such rugged and challenging country - a truly amazing engineering feat!
Glancing down into Stringer's Creek Gorge you will notice that much of the line is constructed on a ledge edged by dry stone walls, still serving their purpose nearly one hundred years after placement.
Info: URL: https://walhallarail.com/ (Added: 26-Dec-2006)
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Australia - West Coast Wilderness Railway
Queenstown, Australia - Step back in history and climb aboard a majestic steam train and journey deep into the heritage of the wild West Coast, where tales of resilience and triumph showcase the iconic local spirit.
Discover how the Feud of the Irishmen helped shape the rugged and isolated region. The West Coast Wilderness Railway is a must do experience.
The West Coast Wilderness Railway offers a range of half- and full-day excursions, departing from either Queenstown Station or at Strahan's historic Regatta Point Station.
Info: URL: https://www.wcwr.com.au/ (Added: 25-Nov-2016)
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