Nice video and info, but if this was a Chinese electric fast train, you would be at your destination in less than half the time in a luxury train compared to this old Diesel Clunker lol! Typical ossie 19 seventies infrastructure!
Well, does a train journey review get any better than this? This maintained high interest value throughout the trip with some focus on the essential details - meals, scenery, bedding, costs, stops, passenger comfort and basic amenities. Added information was even offered with station altitudes, especially interesting around the Drummond Ranges, and populations of regional towns. An outstanding, comprehensive travel video! I would love to see you do one on the Westlander: Roma Street to Charleville :).
I'm so glad to hear that - takes a long time for me to edit these videos, so it's good to know the details are appreciated. I'll see what I can do re the Westlander. ;)
@@FromtheWindowSeat Well worth the editing time indeed! Very much appreciated! Look forward to a possible Westlander review as your train journey videos are the best I’ve ever seen! Highly professional and very engaging!
@@krisjustin3884 Thanks so much! You might have to be patient for a video about The Westlander … have a bit of a backlog of videos to edit and other trips already booked. 😜
This is a great video. It brings back many fond memories. I rode the Spirit of the Outback from Longreach to Brisbane in the early 2000s. It was one of the best train trips that I have ever taken. I lived in Melbourne from 1999 to 2005. Being a fan of Qantas, I wanted to see the Qantas Museum and experience the Outback. I flew to Longreach and took the train back to Brisbane. I organized a hire car for use in Brisbane. When I told the agent the time I would arrive in Brisbane, she said the office would be closed. But not to worry! They left the keys and contract in the car. That, needless to say, caught this Texan’s breath. While in Australia I also rode the Tilt Train, The Spirit of Queensland, Indian Pacific, The Ghan, and The Overland. Yep, I am a train buff. I was sent to Australia by my employer for a two year assignment. I liked it so much that I arranged to stay for nearly six years. It is a great country.
I’m an old Queensland Rail Fettler. I worked on most of the Rail lines you crossed. Great memories. Appreciate the good editing and accurate information. Very enjoyable 👍
nothing more exciting than sightseeing in Australia, that too in its epic railroad, with a native aussie. videos are top notch, informative, visually pleasing and professionally edited.
that’s the train i always get from emerald to brisbane and back!! it’s a 14 hour journey but it’s honestly so lovely! i’m excited for my return journey in january ☺️🤍
That was and excellent video !!! You provide all the information someone could ask for...:):):) Thank you for showing all the dining car menues. Well done !!! :):):)
Compliments on your music choices on this video, Adam. Has a joyful, nostalgic mood that pulls the viewer into your passion for these trains and their journeys.
I've got this very trip booked for winter next year- very excited! I'll be doing it in reverse- flying out, doing all the excursions that were mentioned as well as the dinosaur tour in Winton, then training it back to Roma St on the Monday. Can't wait!
An excellent film. Use it or lose it is the clear message. Many of the trains I travelled on with my family both in Oz and NZ in the 1990s have gone - we need railways more than cars. Must have been wonderful in steam days.
My husband and I did this return trip a few years ago and it was a fantastic trip. Everything on board was first class, our sleeper, food, staff, company we kept in the lounge and dining car. We made the return trip a week later and it was great to have some who were on the upward trip making the return with us. Would do it again but stay in Winton rather than Longreach.
this is one of the better train travelogues I have watched. You give us details about the train, the places, and the meals. Really enjoyed your photography of the varied landscapes. If ever I am able to make a trip to Australia, I would make an effort to ride on this train!
Coal hauling trains are the reason you had a great ride from Rocky to Emerald. The line is well maintained and the boom in coal mining has meant the high demand for well maintained trackwork for this section of track. I hope to ride the rails on this service soon. You should be paid by the rail services for your great presentation.
Yes, will be interesting to see what the Queensland Government comes up with ... and they've commissioned a business case to replace the long distance loco-hauled trains.
better late than never, stumbled across this while searching for Australian trains. Very well done, and it kept me interested all the way through. Thanks for a great video.
Loved this, thank you. Flew into Longreach last year then headed straight to Winton for a few days. Upon returning to Longreach, spent a day doing all the tourist things. Wish we'd tried the train at least one way.
Excellent video again Adam. This looks a great trip at a reasonable price. I’d definitely consider giving that a go when I’m back in Australia in March . Thanks for video, keep up the good work 👍
This is a very informative and enjoyable video. Lots to like about it. I don’t live in Qld however my wife and I have travelled thru and around this area quite a bit (caravan) and therefore are familiar with towns etc that you visited, free camping in the bush along the way. Thanks for a great vid that got me interested in the history of Qld rail, which was very interesting. Subbed and looking forward to watching more of your vids.
Great video mate, I like how you managed to cover just about everything and infact your video was the turning influence that made us book a trip on this awesome train. Thanks again and please keem em commin.
This was really interesting to watch! I use the tilt train quite regularly but it’s interesting to see the difference between them. Thanks for uploading!
Another brilliant train journey video! Your attention to detail is amazing!! .... after hearing the gravelly voice of the lady making the announcements, I'd definitely not want to be caught bringing my own alcohol on board 😄
Greetings, Adam! After long time, I have found a well narrated, well curated, and extremely well presented vLog of a train journey! Very well done, sir! ☺️👍 - Vik from Mumbai, India!
Your reviews are amazing, so information filled, awesome video footage with so much work go into editing, adding names, and showing the engines with all the data. Hope Aussie Rail companies give you free passage. 👌
I really enjoy making these videos and learning myself during the research. I pay for all my trips as I think it’s important offer an unbiased opinion. 😀
Best review on TH-cam for train videos!!! I actually want to go on the Brisbane to Longreach and this vlog explains everything you need to know so you can travel with confidence. Thank you so much.. I’ve watched it 3 times!!
I never realized what a big town Longreach is; although I've always loved train journeys. I would find it hard having to spend a night in such a confined space with my mobility issues.
Really interesting to see this one. In 1978 I worked for QR at Emerald before being transferred out to Morella Junction and then Rimbanda, both on the now defunct Longreach- Winton section of the line.
Another wonderful video Adam. Very interesting to see what this particular train carriages look like. Scenery is rather spectacular and the food on board looks very tempting. Thanks for sharing it.
This was awesome. l remember the capricornian train. Wow. ln the early 1990's l travelled to Rockhampton in a two berth room. l thought it would be easy to fall asleep, but l was wrong. l really loved this!! Always love to see how ships and trains compact everything into a room that we need. Thanks for this. 💚
I took this train trip in 2016. It was a wonderful trip. I remember the train stopped at a small village where a lot of us got off to purchase meat pies. They were wonderful.🇨🇦
The decor and quality of the carriages reminds me of my travels on Qld Rail back in the 1970's and early 80's. That includes those dunnies! It's about time for Q Rail to update.
I’d still rather these sleepers & the privacy they provide compared to THE CTT RailBeds… VIARail Canada 🍁 Still uses Sleepers that are at least another 20 to 30Yrs older then these 1980’s built sleepers… They are still very comfortable for the 5Day Transcontinental Journey Toronto -> Vancouver
Hey Adam, it's Beanie Aka BeanieBoyMoto ... You're a Champion! I'm @ work ... I'll give you a Thumbs Up now & watch tonight when I get home can't wait! Cheers mate 👍😎🤙 Beanie
Great review. When I worked at Linfox, we took over the intrastate freight services and my last task was the cutover of of IT services (from Aurizon to Linfox) at Longreach. Sadly, it was flying/driving for me. On a happier note, freight loadings have risen hugely under Linfox which is good for rail and, hence, good for the community.
Thanks for such an interesting film. Watching from the UK I'm impressed at how clean and well-kept the stations are you go through! The train looks tired but I'd like to do the trip one day.
This was amazing. You've answered to many questions I had about this journey. I need to do it now. Thanks for making this video. I've enjoyed your other ones aswell 😀
Interesting that you stopped in Anakie. When I was at primary school here in London (UK) we had a teacher come over on an exchange visit from a primary school in Anakie. When she went home, she asked her pupils if they wanted to be penpals with anyone at our school, and those that did sent a batch of letters for our teachers to distribute to us. In assembly one morning we were asked who wanted a penpal in Australia, and I put my hand up. The teacher said that she had a great one for me, as someone had written who had the same first and surname as me!! We wrote back and forth for a while and learned that even our sisters had the same name! I recall his dad was a miner. But eventually the letters dried up and we lost touch. I occasionally still think of him, and wonder whether he might still be living Anakie.
Nice to see you back. Was only thinking the other day hadn’t seen a video for a little while. Lovely trip. Nothing like an adventure into the bush by rail. I do like a bed for sleeping at night. Weird that they don’t have similar sleeper cars on the Cairns train but those BC sleeper seats but here they have the decent and better sleeper cars.
I'm liking your new style live commentary! Hahahaha.... I absolutely suck at it. I've realised I can never ever sleep on the train. I recently did the XPT sleeper and I was awake the entire time. Urgh. So on that trip I was awake for 3 whole days. Enjoyed the video!
Thanks so much Ryan! I’m not very good at sleeping on trains myself … the things you’re willing to do for TH-cam. 🙊😂 Someone told me I should do more pieces to camera, so figured I’d give it a go. It’s easier to do when you have a private cabin … I’m a bit more reluctant in an open carriage / cabin. ☺️
Great vid Adam. You have obviously put a lot of time and effort into it. I will check out some of your other vids. Love the train announcement lady. It doesn't get more Aus than that (-:
A memory of the trip from Longreach to Brisbane and return. It was a steam engine to Emerald from Longreach getting to Emerald around 11pm. They used 2 steam engines to get over the Drummond Range. Arrive in Rockhampton around 9 or 10am, with a lay over until 5 or 6pm if catching the Brisbane Rocky mail train, 9pm if catching the Sunlander from Cairns to Brisbane. Gympie was the morning stopover if catching the Rocky-Brisbane mailtrain as it had no showers or dining facilities. Passengers had showers at Gympie followed by breakfast. Lunch was bought at one of the stops where sandwiches were available. A lot different to now. My last journey to Longreach return was in 1977, not a lot had changed then other than diesel engine and no longer the mail train available. No air conditioning on the mail train.
Damn, it's been almost 3 years since I took this trip. Totally worth it, especially if you can do it in summer when they run their two for one deal - plus a lot less people in general means the lounge is all nice and spacious. They're small cabins, but absolutely perfect for the length of the trip and I got a good sleep each way.
I love these videos. So informative.I have always wanted to do the train journey to Longreach from Brisbane, and I can see I had better hurry before they maybe take this service away, in the cause of 'efficiency'.
I did the Spirit of The Outback a couple of years ago. Not only is Longreach a fabulous destination, but getting the train to and from is an absolute bonus adventure in itself. Yes it is a bit dated but functional, food and staff great and it's something different. I travelled with someone so we had a twin sleeper, which is the same as the single sleeper but the with partition removed, so you face each other. Definitely feels more spacious. The lounge car was out of service on our trips, and was replaced with the replacement dining car shown in this journey. Coming in to Longreach it was already dark and we were treated to a lightening display as we rolled in. If you're thinking about doing this trip, do it!
I travelled as far as Gympie on one of my trips to Australia, so it was nice to relive the journey again, I will check out your Tlit train video next, thanks.
Hi Adam Enjoying your journeys on trains. Your commentary is very clear and enjoyable tropics. Would be great if you did the Indian Pacific, Sydney to Perth, it’s on our list of travels for the future. Thanks keep travelling.
Hi Adam good to hear your voice again I really enjoy watching your videos. Trip looked great scenery was really good and meals absolutely yummy. Hope you enjoyed your triip . MERRY XMAS AND HAPPY NES YEAR hope you have more coming soon.
Hi Maureen. Thanks so much. Yes, it was a wonderful trip. I was in New Zealand for a few week so that put a hold on things but hopefully can get things moving again now. Merry Christmas to you too!
Fantastic review thanks! We’d have more trains if we had more population, but then we wouldn’t be Australia any more! I remember seeing the ground flying past the bottom of the toilet chute on the old train from Kalgoorlie to Port Pirie in the late 1950s: a bit scary for a 6 year old. It was diesel but a steam train for the side trip to Adelaide. Had to change trains and gauges again in Albury! We would drive from Bunbury to Kalgoorlie then put the car on the train as the Nullarbor was unpaved and slow: 2-3 day trip with bull dust everywhere and no motel until an old cinder block relic in Eucla
It's like travelling with a mate! Your reviews are grand. Hope Longreach was great - the Qantas museum looks and sounds really cool. I really wanted to go on the XPT but missed my chance!
great video, did this trip in 2005 with my wife, 2 young daughters and also were able to take our car, we had a triple economy class sleeper, was a great trip and i'd like to do it again
Thanks for this video review. I found it very informative, interesting and entertaining ! I'd love to travel on this one day and visit the Qantas museum too.
I'm a retired QldRail employee and once worked for Traveltrain as it was called then. I remember those single berth sleepers. They haven't changed much in 20 years. Great video, thank you. I thought they'd replaced all the dump toilets years ago?
Thank you! The return was booked as a through trip with a connecting flight to Adelaide so was over $600 but standard fares between Longreach and Brisbane are about $250.
The advisory to avoid using train toilets while the train is at a station is a precautionary measure. Although modern trains, such as Queensland Rail’s ‘Spirit of the Outback,’ are equipped with retention tanks that store waste onboard, there are several reasons for this guideline: 1. Maintenance and Servicing: Retention tanks have limited capacity and require regular emptying at designated facilities. Using the toilets while the train is stationary, especially during extended stops, can accelerate the filling of these tanks, potentially leading to overflows or the need for unscheduled maintenance. 2. Odor Control: Even with advanced waste management systems, using toilets while the train is stationary can result in odors permeating the cabin, affecting passenger comfort. 3. Operational Procedures: Some trains may have systems that automatically lock toilets when the train is at a station to prevent usage during these times. This is a holdover from older practices where waste was discharged directly onto the tracks, and while modern trains have improved systems, the advisory remains as a standard operational procedure. It’s important to note that while modern trains have advanced waste management systems, the advisory to refrain from using toilets while at stations is a precautionary measure to ensure optimal operation and passenger comfort.
Really enjoyed just watching your Spirit of the Outbook train journey from Brisbane to Longreach a year ago. Could you tell me what you did for transport in Longreach....hire car....public transport? Thanks Cheryl
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11:56 Correction: This is not Mount Coolum but Mount Ninderry, as some viewers have pointed out. Oops! Mount Coolum is about 9km further east.
There are tracks up Mt Ninderry and a few lookout spots on the top.
@@Donizen1 good to know. Cheers!
Correction: 1:50 - Built by Clyde, not Comeng.
Thanks!@@mb3558
Nice video and info, but if this was a Chinese electric fast train, you would be at your destination in less than half the time in a luxury train compared to this old Diesel Clunker lol! Typical ossie 19 seventies infrastructure!
These are the best Australian train documentaries out there
Thank you!
I agree! 👍
Check out Scott McGregors rail adventures. I reckon they top it
Well, does a train journey review get any better than this? This maintained high interest value throughout the trip with some focus on the essential details - meals, scenery, bedding, costs, stops, passenger comfort and basic amenities. Added information was even offered with station altitudes, especially interesting around the Drummond Ranges, and populations of regional towns. An outstanding, comprehensive travel video! I would love to see you do one on the Westlander: Roma Street to Charleville :).
I'm so glad to hear that - takes a long time for me to edit these videos, so it's good to know the details are appreciated. I'll see what I can do re the Westlander. ;)
@@FromtheWindowSeat Well worth the editing time indeed! Very much appreciated! Look forward to a possible Westlander review as your train journey videos are the best I’ve ever seen! Highly professional and very engaging!
@@krisjustin3884 Thanks so much! You might have to be patient for a video about The Westlander … have a bit of a backlog of videos to edit and other trips already booked. 😜
Bloody good video mate 👍 don't know if anyone has actually done One before so it's good to see 👍
@@watamuppet24 thanks so much!
The sleeper car is a great way to travel. Even if you don’t sleep it’s nice to just relax and enjoy the trip.
True. 💺 😎
This is a great video. It brings back many fond memories. I rode the Spirit of the Outback from Longreach to Brisbane in the early 2000s. It was one of the best train trips that I have ever taken.
I lived in Melbourne from 1999 to 2005. Being a fan of Qantas, I wanted to see the Qantas Museum and experience the Outback. I flew to Longreach and took the train back to Brisbane.
I organized a hire car for use in Brisbane. When I told the agent the time I would arrive in Brisbane, she said the office would be closed. But not to worry! They left the keys and contract in the car. That, needless to say, caught this Texan’s breath.
While in Australia I also rode the Tilt Train, The Spirit of Queensland, Indian Pacific, The Ghan, and The Overland. Yep, I am a train buff.
I was sent to Australia by my employer for a two year assignment. I liked it so much that I arranged to stay for nearly six years. It is a great country.
Thanks so much! Wow, you’ve travelled on far more Australian trains than most Aussies. 😎Glad to hear you enjoyed the journey.
Sounds like you took full advantage of your stay!
You are very informative…I like that…thank you…. I am Canadian but I love visiting Australia.
Happy to help! Hope to visit Canada one day. ☺️
Love these videos. I feel like I'm moving on my couch.
Ha! Cheers!
I’m an old Queensland Rail Fettler. I worked on most of the Rail lines you crossed. Great memories. Appreciate the good editing and accurate information. Very enjoyable 👍
Thank you so much. That means a lot, particularly given your background and experience. 😊
Than maybe you can answer a question sir. Are the toilets really spraying poo & wee out the bottom of the train?
@@HarryMollyNut Yep
I did the Spirit of the Outback in March 2024. Car A, Berth 11. There and back. This is a must do train.
Nice!
nothing more exciting than sightseeing in Australia, that too in its epic railroad, with a native aussie. videos are top notch, informative, visually pleasing and professionally edited.
Thanks so much!
that’s the train i always get from emerald to brisbane and back!! it’s a 14 hour journey but it’s honestly so lovely! i’m excited for my return journey in january ☺️🤍
Great to hear. Cheers! 😊
That was and excellent video !!! You provide all the information someone could ask for...:):):) Thank you for showing all the dining car menues.
Well done !!! :):):)
Brilliant to hear. Thank you! ☺️
Compliments on your music choices on this video, Adam. Has a joyful, nostalgic mood that pulls the viewer into your passion for these trains and their journeys.
Wonderful to hear that. Thank you!
I've got this very trip booked for winter next year- very excited! I'll be doing it in reverse- flying out, doing all the excursions that were mentioned as well as the dinosaur tour in Winton, then training it back to Roma St on the Monday. Can't wait!
That’s so exciting! I’d love to visit Winton but didn’t have time when I went. Enjoy!
An excellent film. Use it or lose it is the clear message. Many of the trains I travelled on with my family both in Oz and NZ in the 1990s have gone - we need railways more than cars. Must have been wonderful in steam days.
Thank you! Couldn’t agree more. Would love to see more investment in railways in Australia.
My husband and I did this return trip a few years ago and it was a fantastic trip. Everything on board was first class, our sleeper, food, staff, company we kept in the lounge and dining car. We made the return trip a week later and it was great to have some who were on the upward trip making the return with us. Would do it again but stay in Winton rather than Longreach.
That sounds fantastic! I’d love it if they extended the train to Winton. 🙏
this is one of the better train travelogues I have watched. You give us details about the train, the places, and the meals. Really enjoyed your photography of the varied landscapes. If ever I am able to make a trip to Australia, I would make an effort to ride on this train!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Coal hauling trains are the reason you had a great ride from Rocky to Emerald. The line is well maintained and the boom in coal mining has meant the high demand for well maintained trackwork for this section of track. I hope to ride the rails on this service soon. You should be paid by the rail services for your great presentation.
That makes sense. Cheers! Thank you for your kind comments.
A must-to-see when visiting Brisbane. Coaches look like they are stuck in the past. I hope the sleepers do not become discontinued.
Yes, will be interesting to see what the Queensland Government comes up with ... and they've commissioned a business case to replace the long distance loco-hauled trains.
@@FromtheWindowSeat I'm glad that Queensland takes their railways seriously. Railways should be considered an integral part in Australian transport.
They discontinued economy sleepers which is a shame.
@@keithkearns93 Welp that sucks
better late than never, stumbled across this while searching for Australian trains. Very well done, and it kept me interested all the way through. Thanks for a great video.
Great to hear - thank you!
Really enjoying your down-to-earth, factual presentations on all of the great train journeys. Great work!
Thanks so much!
After watching this great video I am inspired to do this trip with my wife in the cooler months. Great video, very professionally produced and edited.
That’s fantastic! Enjoy the journey!
This has to be one of the best travel channels on TH-cam! Thanks again Adam.
Wow, thanks!
Loved this, thank you. Flew into Longreach last year then headed straight to Winton for a few days. Upon returning to Longreach, spent a day doing all the tourist things. Wish we'd tried the train at least one way.
Thank you! Hopefully I get to visit Winton next time.
That was outstanding! Great photography, informative and pleasant commentary. Thank you.
That’s wonderful to hear. Thank you!
Excellent video again Adam. This looks a great trip at a reasonable price. I’d definitely consider giving that a go when I’m back in Australia in March . Thanks for video, keep up the good work 👍
Thanks so much Nick. Yes, it’s a very enjoyable journey. Be sure to book early though … the sleepers tend to sell out. 🧐
This is a very informative and enjoyable video. Lots to like about it. I don’t live in Qld however my wife and I have travelled thru and around this area quite a bit (caravan) and therefore are familiar with towns etc that you visited, free camping in the bush along the way.
Thanks for a great vid that got me interested in the history of Qld rail, which was very interesting. Subbed and looking forward to watching more of your vids.
Thanks so much. Great to hear!
My wife and I are now dedicated to using this service. A great expectation. A great video. Boomers love ❤️ you!
Great to hear … hope you enjoy the trip!
Great video mate, I like how you managed to cover just about everything and infact your video was the turning influence that made us book a trip on this awesome train. Thanks again and please keem em commin.
Thanks so much! That’s great to hear. Hope you enjoy the trip!
@@FromtheWindowSeat Yer we definately did, so much so that we are doing it again...lol :)
Another entertaining and educational train video. Well researched and presented. Thanks.
Thanks so much!
Absolutely Brilliant Adam ... Well done mate!! 👍👍👍 Beanie
Thanks so much Beanie! Glad you liked it. 😊
@@FromtheWindowSeat Merry Xmas brother 👍
This was really interesting to watch! I use the tilt train quite regularly but it’s interesting to see the difference between them. Thanks for uploading!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Another brilliant train journey video! Your attention to detail is amazing!! .... after hearing the gravelly voice of the lady making the announcements, I'd definitely not want to be caught bringing my own alcohol on board 😄
Thanks so much! Too right … gotta follow her rules. 😂
Definitely the best review of this train I've watched. Great job!
Thanks so much Vanessa. 🙏
Fantastic video and gives a real "flavour" of the experience. I'll be looking into taking this journey based on your video. Brilliant 👏
Wonderful to hear. Hope you enjoy it! 😊
Greetings, Adam!
After long time, I have found a well narrated, well curated, and extremely well presented vLog of a train journey!
Very well done, sir! ☺️👍
- Vik from Mumbai, India!
Greetings Vik. Wonderful to hear that. Thank you! 🙏
Your reviews are amazing, so information filled, awesome video footage with so much work go into editing, adding names, and showing the engines with all the data. Hope Aussie Rail companies give you free passage. 👌
I really enjoy making these videos and learning myself during the research. I pay for all my trips as I think it’s important offer an unbiased opinion. 😀
Awesome video ! Very well done. I will be checking out more of your videos.
Glad you liked it. Thank you!
Best review on TH-cam for train videos!!! I actually want to go on the Brisbane to Longreach and this vlog explains everything you need to know so you can travel with confidence. Thank you so much.. I’ve watched it 3 times!!
That’s wonderful to hear. Thank you!
Love sleepers .. thanks for sharing .
Glad you liked it!
The Spirit of the Outback is by far my favourite long distance train in the world.
It’s a great one. 👍
I never realized what a big town Longreach is; although I've always loved train journeys. I would find it hard having to spend a night in such a confined space with my mobility issues.
Yes, understandable.
haha the men's toilet humor was perfectly done
Ha - cheers!
Very interesting video, I’m currently holidaying in Townsville from SA. I would love to do this train journey. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you liked it. Definitely worth the trip.
Cabins look like they are in serious need of an update. Great video. Thank you.
Yes, agreed. Thank you!
Thanks for this video. That's one trip I've always wanted to do. Great trip.
Definitely worth doing. Cheers!
Yay! My partner and I have been hanging for a new one. So enjoyable. Awesome!
Awesome! Cheers.
Really interesting to see this one. In 1978 I worked for QR at Emerald before being transferred out to Morella Junction and then Rimbanda, both on the now defunct Longreach- Winton section of the line.
Oh cool. Hope you like it. I believe the Winton section is still open but only used for freight.
Another wonderful video Adam. Very interesting to see what this particular train carriages look like. Scenery is rather spectacular and the food on board looks very tempting. Thanks for sharing it.
Glad you enjoyed it
This was awesome. l remember the capricornian train. Wow. ln the early 1990's l travelled to Rockhampton in a two berth room. l thought it would be easy to fall asleep, but l was wrong. l really loved this!! Always love to see how ships and trains compact everything into a room that we need. Thanks for this. 💚
So glad to hear that. Thank you!
I took this train trip in 2016. It was a wonderful trip. I remember the train stopped at a small village where a lot of us got off to purchase meat pies. They were wonderful.🇨🇦
Sounds brilliant. Cheers!
The decor and quality of the carriages reminds me of my travels on Qld Rail back in the 1970's and early 80's. That includes those dunnies! It's about time for Q Rail to update.
Yes, it's certainly a retro experience. ;)
I’d still rather these sleepers & the privacy they provide compared to THE CTT RailBeds… VIARail Canada 🍁 Still uses Sleepers that are at least another 20 to 30Yrs older then these 1980’s built sleepers…
They are still very comfortable for the 5Day Transcontinental Journey Toronto -> Vancouver
i’m always so excited to see a new video from you, thanks for sharing another great train journey review! and happy (almost) new year :)
That’s lovely to hear. Thank you! Happy New Year to you too! 🥳
Love the view from LV. I can sit there all day long :) Very detailed review as always. Felt like I travelled with you. Thank you!!
Awesome to hear. Thank you!
Hey Adam, it's Beanie Aka BeanieBoyMoto ... You're a Champion! I'm @ work ... I'll give you a Thumbs Up now & watch tonight when I get home can't wait! Cheers mate 👍😎🤙 Beanie
Thanks so much - I hope you enjoy it when you watch it tonight. :)
@@FromtheWindowSeat Cheers mate 👍
Great to see you uploading again. Much love and thanks from Singapore.
Thank you! I was in New Zealand for a few weeks so that delayed editing a bit. 😉
Great review. When I worked at Linfox, we took over the intrastate freight services and my last task was the cutover of of IT services (from Aurizon to Linfox) at Longreach. Sadly, it was flying/driving for me. On a happier note, freight loadings have risen hugely under Linfox which is good for rail and, hence, good for the community.
Thank you! I’m really pleased to hear freight loadings have gone up - that’s great news!
An excellent video.
This journey is now on my bucket list.
Wonderful to hear. Enjoy!
Incredible video Adam! Your editing is supurb!
Thanks so much! Great to hear!
Thanks for such an interesting film. Watching from the UK I'm impressed at how clean and well-kept the stations are you go through! The train looks tired but I'd like to do the trip one day.
Glad you liked it. Yes, the stations are well kept. The Spirit of the Outback is definitely worth doing. 👌
You did very well,attention to every detail Thank you for your time to do this video.
Thanks so much!
This was amazing. You've answered to many questions I had about this journey. I need to do it now. Thanks for making this video. I've enjoyed your other ones aswell 😀
So glad to hear that. Hope you enjoy the trip!
Interesting that you stopped in Anakie. When I was at primary school here in London (UK) we had a teacher come over on an exchange visit from a primary school in Anakie. When she went home, she asked her pupils if they wanted to be penpals with anyone at our school, and those that did sent a batch of letters for our teachers to distribute to us. In assembly one morning we were asked who wanted a penpal in Australia, and I put my hand up. The teacher said that she had a great one for me, as someone had written who had the same first and surname as me!! We wrote back and forth for a while and learned that even our sisters had the same name! I recall his dad was a miner. But eventually the letters dried up and we lost touch. I occasionally still think of him, and wonder whether he might still be living Anakie.
Wow. What a small world … that’s an incredible story. Cheers!
Nice to see you back. Was only thinking the other day hadn’t seen a video for a little while. Lovely trip. Nothing like an adventure into the bush by rail. I do like a bed for sleeping at night. Weird that they don’t have similar sleeper cars on the Cairns train but those BC sleeper seats but here they have the decent and better sleeper cars.
Thank you. Yes, it was a great trip. I went to New Zealand for a few weeks so that put a pause on all my editing. 😉
I'm liking your new style live commentary! Hahahaha.... I absolutely suck at it. I've realised I can never ever sleep on the train. I recently did the XPT sleeper and I was awake the entire time. Urgh. So on that trip I was awake for 3 whole days. Enjoyed the video!
Thanks so much Ryan! I’m not very good at sleeping on trains myself … the things you’re willing to do for TH-cam. 🙊😂 Someone told me I should do more pieces to camera, so figured I’d give it a go. It’s easier to do when you have a private cabin … I’m a bit more reluctant in an open carriage / cabin. ☺️
Great video, Adam. Really informative and interesting.
Much appreciated! Thank you!
Thanks Adam for another fantastic review and video.
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it.
Always do Adam. If my health improves I'm doing this trip.
Fantasric review. I live in Brisbane and it’s on my bucket list to go that train journey. I really enjoyed this , thanks.
They also offer Coke and Sprite reviews
Thank you! You definitely should! Cheers.
Ha! 🥤
Great review. The train looks great and the trip considering the distance is much cheaper than the Indian Pacific or Ghan. The meals look great.
Thank you! Yes, I certainly think it represents excellent value. :)
Great vid Adam. You have obviously put a lot of time and effort into it. I will check out some of your other vids. Love the train announcement lady. It doesn't get more Aus than that (-:
Thanks so much - great to hear that. Yes, very Australian! 😁
The menu selection was quite impressive. Very enjoyable video.
It was. Thank you!
Good food by the way. It all looked tasty. And decent serves.
It was. 😋
This channel is very underrated.
And has very good potential for 100k subs, new sub!
Thank you! 🙏
A memory of the trip from Longreach to Brisbane and return. It was a steam engine to Emerald from Longreach getting to Emerald around 11pm. They used 2 steam engines to get over the Drummond Range. Arrive in Rockhampton around 9 or 10am, with a lay over until 5 or 6pm if catching the Brisbane Rocky mail train, 9pm if catching the Sunlander from Cairns to Brisbane. Gympie was the morning stopover if catching the Rocky-Brisbane mailtrain as it had no showers or dining facilities. Passengers had showers at Gympie followed by breakfast. Lunch was bought at one of the stops where sandwiches were available. A lot different to now. My last journey to Longreach return was in 1977, not a lot had changed then other than diesel engine and no longer the mail train available. No air conditioning on the mail train.
Wow … that is quite the adventure! Thank you for sharing. Cheers!
No dining.
No air con.
OMG.
Next you'll be saying there were no pillows. 😉
@@le13579 stick yer head out the window- natural airconditioning lol
Damn, it's been almost 3 years since I took this trip. Totally worth it, especially if you can do it in summer when they run their two for one deal - plus a lot less people in general means the lounge is all nice and spacious. They're small cabins, but absolutely perfect for the length of the trip and I got a good sleep each way.
Yes, two for one is incredible value! Cheers.
I love these videos. So informative.I have always wanted to do the train journey to Longreach from Brisbane, and I can see I had better hurry before they maybe take this service away, in the cause of 'efficiency'.
Happy to hear that. Yes, definitely worth making this trip.
I did the Spirit of The Outback a couple of years ago. Not only is Longreach a fabulous destination, but getting the train to and from is an absolute bonus adventure in itself. Yes it is a bit dated but functional, food and staff great and it's something different. I travelled with someone so we had a twin sleeper, which is the same as the single sleeper but the with partition removed, so you face each other. Definitely feels more spacious. The lounge car was out of service on our trips, and was replaced with the replacement dining car shown in this journey. Coming in to Longreach it was already dark and we were treated to a lightening display as we rolled in. If you're thinking about doing this trip, do it!
Agreed. Thank you for sharing! 😊
I travelled as far as Gympie on one of my trips to Australia, so it was nice to relive the journey again, I will check out your Tlit train video next, thanks.
Oh cool. Hope you enjoy!
Excellent information and narration...
Thank you kindly!
Hi Adam
Enjoying your journeys on trains. Your commentary is very clear and enjoyable tropics. Would be great if you did the Indian Pacific, Sydney to Perth, it’s on our list of travels for the future. Thanks keep travelling.
Great suggestion! I’ll see what I can do. 🤔
That's it Adam.... you're off to Perth! 😄
Hi Adam good to hear your voice again I really enjoy watching your videos. Trip looked great scenery was really good and meals absolutely yummy. Hope you enjoyed your triip . MERRY XMAS AND HAPPY NES YEAR hope you have more coming soon.
Hi Maureen. Thanks so much. Yes, it was a wonderful trip. I was in New Zealand for a few week so that put a hold on things but hopefully can get things moving again now. Merry Christmas to you too!
Fantastic review thanks! We’d have more trains if we had more population, but then we wouldn’t be Australia any more! I remember seeing the ground flying past the bottom of the toilet chute on the old train from Kalgoorlie to Port Pirie in the late 1950s: a bit scary for a 6 year old. It was diesel but a steam train for the side trip to Adelaide. Had to change trains and gauges again in Albury! We would drive from Bunbury to Kalgoorlie then put the car on the train as the Nullarbor was unpaved and slow: 2-3 day trip with bull dust everywhere and no motel until an old cinder block relic in Eucla
Thank you! Wow - that sounds like an incredible journey across the country!
It's like travelling with a mate! Your reviews are grand. Hope Longreach was great - the Qantas museum looks and sounds really cool. I really wanted to go on the XPT but missed my chance!
Thanks so much … wonderful to hear! Yes, the Qantas Founders Museum was excellent!
Well done and congratulations. Very informative and interesting. Oh, and a BIG thumbs up.
Thanks so much!
great video, did this trip in 2005 with my wife, 2 young daughters and also were able to take our car, we had a triple economy class sleeper, was a great trip and i'd like to do it again
Thank you! Sounds like you had a wonderful journey.
Thanks for this video review. I found it very informative, interesting and entertaining ! I'd love to travel on this one day and visit the Qantas museum too.
Really glad to hear that. You definitely should. Cheers!
I'm a retired QldRail employee and once worked for Traveltrain as it was called then. I remember those single berth sleepers. They haven't changed much in 20 years. Great video, thank you. I thought they'd replaced all the dump toilets years ago?
Thank you so much! I think all the carriages had retention toilets except for the single sleeper … but I’m guessing they will replace it soon. 🤞🏽
God bless you m8 great video nice food on that train all the best John uk 😊
Ps how much was the flight back 😊
Thank you! The return was booked as a through trip with a connecting flight to Adelaide so was over $600 but standard fares between Longreach and Brisbane are about $250.
Excellent review….. well done looking forward to the next one
Thanks so much!
Thank you Adam! I really enjoyed that review.
Thanks so much Irene.
Great trip .Winton most known for Walzing matilda was first performed in the town. Fitting it was an outback town.
Cheers! Good to know!
Excellent, thanks. New Years greetings from the UK.🤗
Thank you. And to you! 🥂
I took this trip from Rockhampton to Longreach in 1970. It had three engines to pull us over the Drummond Range and it took three days each way. 😮
Oh wow … quite the adventure!
The advisory to avoid using train toilets while the train is at a station is a precautionary measure. Although modern trains, such as Queensland Rail’s ‘Spirit of the Outback,’ are equipped with retention tanks that store waste onboard, there are several reasons for this guideline:
1. Maintenance and Servicing: Retention tanks have limited capacity and require regular emptying at designated facilities. Using the toilets while the train is stationary, especially during extended stops, can accelerate the filling of these tanks, potentially leading to overflows or the need for unscheduled maintenance.
2. Odor Control: Even with advanced waste management systems, using toilets while the train is stationary can result in odors permeating the cabin, affecting passenger comfort.
3. Operational Procedures: Some trains may have systems that automatically lock toilets when the train is at a station to prevent usage during these times. This is a holdover from older practices where waste was discharged directly onto the tracks, and while modern trains have improved systems, the advisory remains as a standard operational procedure.
It’s important to note that while modern trains have advanced waste management systems, the advisory to refrain from using toilets while at stations is a precautionary measure to ensure optimal operation and passenger comfort.
Oh right …. Good to know! And thank you for sharing all that background.
Great video Adam! Everything was so much greener than I expected! Longreach especially!
Thanks Paul! Yes, I thought the same. I think they’d had decent rains. ☺️
Hi Adam.. you inspire me to explore Australia via train
I’m really happy to hear that. ☺️
The sleeping carriage is the ultimate way to travel IMHO.
Yes, definitely. 👍
Another world-class video.
Thank you!
Really enjoyed just watching your Spirit of the Outbook train journey from Brisbane to Longreach a year ago. Could you tell me what you did for transport in Longreach....hire car....public transport? Thanks Cheryl
Thank you! Have replied to your DM.
Great video. Our trains in qld are in desperate need of a refit or replacement to modernise them.
Thank you! Yes, I think there was a government project to look into replacing/updating them but not sure what happened to it. 🤔