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.
@Donizen1
Жыл бұрын
There are tracks up Mt Ninderry and a few lookout spots on the top.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
@@Donizen1 good to know. Cheers!
@mb3558
Жыл бұрын
Correction: 1:50 - Built by Clyde, not Comeng.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!@@mb3558
@boweandrew3
Жыл бұрын
These are the best Australian train documentaries out there
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@katiemartin487
Жыл бұрын
I agree! 👍
@mylescolman8194
Жыл бұрын
Check out Scott McGregors rail adventures. I reckon they top it
@geoffmacauley4940
5 ай бұрын
I did the Spirit of the Outback in March 2024. Car A, Berth 11. There and back. This is a must do train.
@FromtheWindowSeat
4 ай бұрын
Nice!
@jenniferparkinson9411
3 ай бұрын
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.
@FromtheWindowSeat
3 ай бұрын
Wonderful to hear that. Thank you!
@krisjustin3884
Жыл бұрын
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 :).
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
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. ;)
@krisjustin3884
Жыл бұрын
@@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!
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
@@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. 😜
@watevz221
Жыл бұрын
Bloody good video mate 👍 don't know if anyone has actually done One before so it's good to see 👍
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
@@watevz221 thanks so much!
@will_274
Жыл бұрын
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 👍
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. That means a lot, particularly given your background and experience. 😊
@HarryMollyNut
Жыл бұрын
Than maybe you can answer a question sir. Are the toilets really spraying poo & wee out the bottom of the train?
@stevesteffen7001
4 ай бұрын
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.
@FromtheWindowSeat
4 ай бұрын
Great to hear - thank you!
@winstonrodrigues8886
10 ай бұрын
You are very informative…I like that…thank you…. I am Canadian but I love visiting Australia.
@FromtheWindowSeat
10 ай бұрын
Happy to help! Hope to visit Canada one day. ☺️
@astra6712
Жыл бұрын
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.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
True. 💺 😎
@paulsmith3820
Жыл бұрын
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.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Wow, you’ve travelled on far more Australian trains than most Aussies. 😎Glad to hear you enjoyed the journey.
@fridaytax
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like you took full advantage of your stay!
@kristinbailey280
8 ай бұрын
Love these videos. I feel like I'm moving on my couch.
@FromtheWindowSeat
8 ай бұрын
Ha! Cheers!
@trojanthedog
Ай бұрын
My wife and I are now dedicated to using this service. A great expectation. A great video. Boomers love ❤️ you!
@FromtheWindowSeat
Ай бұрын
Great to hear … hope you enjoy the trip!
@MegaGo68
5 ай бұрын
That was outstanding! Great photography, informative and pleasant commentary. Thank you.
@FromtheWindowSeat
5 ай бұрын
That’s wonderful to hear. Thank you!
@aussiepilot2979
5 ай бұрын
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.
@FromtheWindowSeat
5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! That’s great to hear. Hope you enjoy the trip!
@aussiepilot2979
5 ай бұрын
@@FromtheWindowSeat Yer we definately did, so much so that we are doing it again...lol :)
@alisonaurorarose
Жыл бұрын
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 ☺️🤍
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear. Cheers! 😊
@axan50transportproductions
Жыл бұрын
A must-to-see when visiting Brisbane. Coaches look like they are stuck in the past. I hope the sleepers do not become discontinued.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
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.
@axan50transportproductions
Жыл бұрын
@@FromtheWindowSeat I'm glad that Queensland takes their railways seriously. Railways should be considered an integral part in Australian transport.
@keithkearns93
Жыл бұрын
They discontinued economy sleepers which is a shame.
@axan50transportproductions
Жыл бұрын
@@keithkearns93 Welp that sucks
@philipashbourn1538
Жыл бұрын
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.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Couldn’t agree more. Would love to see more investment in railways in Australia.
@denisejames855
Жыл бұрын
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.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
That sounds fantastic! I’d love it if they extended the train to Winton. 🙏
@andrewbarnett5542
Жыл бұрын
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.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
That makes sense. Cheers! Thank you for your kind comments.
@amtrakharry
10 ай бұрын
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 !!! :):):)
@FromtheWindowSeat
10 ай бұрын
Brilliant to hear. Thank you! ☺️
@tytn9978
Жыл бұрын
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!
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@becsterbrisbane6275
11 ай бұрын
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!
@FromtheWindowSeat
11 ай бұрын
That’s so exciting! I’d love to visit Winton but didn’t have time when I went. Enjoy!
@davehad-enough2369
7 күн бұрын
Thanks for this video. That's one trip I've always wanted to do. Great trip.
@FromtheWindowSeat
7 күн бұрын
Definitely worth doing. Cheers!
@samuraidarryl
Жыл бұрын
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.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. Great to hear!
@glendafordham8779
Жыл бұрын
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.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Hopefully I get to visit Winton next time.
@erinstevens9953
Жыл бұрын
Really enjoying your down-to-earth, factual presentations on all of the great train journeys. Great work!
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@ambroiseimbert
11 ай бұрын
The Spirit of the Outback is by far my favourite long distance train in the world.
@FromtheWindowSeat
11 ай бұрын
It’s a great one. 👍
@nickalliker6219
Жыл бұрын
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 👍
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Nick. Yes, it’s a very enjoyable journey. Be sure to book early though … the sleepers tend to sell out. 🧐
@terryosullivan2620
4 күн бұрын
Great trip .Winton most known for Walzing matilda was first performed in the town. Fitting it was an outback town.
@FromtheWindowSeat
4 күн бұрын
Cheers! Good to know!
@BeanieBoyMoto
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely Brilliant Adam ... Well done mate!! 👍👍👍 Beanie
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Beanie! Glad you liked it. 😊
@BeanieBoyMoto
Жыл бұрын
@@FromtheWindowSeat Merry Xmas brother 👍
@anjummirza1452
6 ай бұрын
Excellent information and narration...
@FromtheWindowSeat
6 ай бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@ashleydavidson8715
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video and gives a real "flavour" of the experience. I'll be looking into taking this journey based on your video. Brilliant 👏
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful to hear. Hope you enjoy it! 😊
@davidlang1125
Жыл бұрын
This has to be one of the best travel channels on KZitem! Thanks again Adam.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@janeabbotts
Жыл бұрын
Cabins look like they are in serious need of an update. Great video. Thank you.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Yes, agreed. Thank you!
@Ellayeenneye
Жыл бұрын
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!
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@robyndickson1289
Жыл бұрын
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.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Wow … that is quite the adventure! Thank you for sharing. Cheers!
@le13579
Жыл бұрын
No dining. No air con. OMG. Next you'll be saying there were no pillows. 😉
@becsterbrisbane6275
11 ай бұрын
@@le13579 stick yer head out the window- natural airconditioning lol
@railvlogger1439
Жыл бұрын
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.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Oh cool. Hope you like it. I believe the Winton section is still open but only used for freight.
@johnsaunders8315
Жыл бұрын
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.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Yes, it's certainly a retro experience. ;)
@Dalts1985
Жыл бұрын
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
@shirleyneufeld351
Жыл бұрын
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.🇨🇦
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Sounds brilliant. Cheers!
@vanessacastles3682
Жыл бұрын
Definitely the best review of this train I've watched. Great job!
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Vanessa. 🙏
@PaulStewartAviation
Жыл бұрын
Great video Adam! Everything was so much greener than I expected! Longreach especially!
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul! Yes, I thought the same. I think they’d had decent rains. ☺️
@394824
Жыл бұрын
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
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Wow - that sounds like an incredible journey across the country!
@doug3117
Жыл бұрын
Another entertaining and educational train video. Well researched and presented. Thanks.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@CaptainAB
Жыл бұрын
Incredible video Adam! Your editing is supurb!
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Great to hear!
@AnonyDave
Жыл бұрын
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.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Yes, two for one is incredible value! Cheers.
@cuteesotheric
8 ай бұрын
Hi Adam.. you inspire me to explore Australia via train
@FromtheWindowSeat
8 ай бұрын
I’m really happy to hear that. ☺️
@jasonhedges3239
9 ай бұрын
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.
@FromtheWindowSeat
9 ай бұрын
Really glad to hear that. You definitely should. Cheers!
@mnmedipa9239
Жыл бұрын
haha the men's toilet humor was perfectly done
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Ha - cheers!
@Him_He_Me
Жыл бұрын
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. 💚
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
So glad to hear that. Thank you!
@vivekkulkarni8679
Жыл бұрын
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!
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Greetings Vik. Wonderful to hear that. Thank you! 🙏
@andybaker2456
Жыл бұрын
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.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Wow. What a small world … that’s an incredible story. Cheers!
@AmuthanVethanayagam
Жыл бұрын
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!!
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Awesome to hear. Thank you!
@xr6lad
Жыл бұрын
Good food by the way. It all looked tasty. And decent serves.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
It was. 😋
@patriciag5683
Жыл бұрын
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 😄
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Too right … gotta follow her rules. 😂
@feeralph8001
10 ай бұрын
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. 👌
@FromtheWindowSeat
10 ай бұрын
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. 😀
@scottleidenberger4401
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video ! Very well done. I will be checking out more of your videos.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it. Thank you!
@lilfloss7
Жыл бұрын
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 :)
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
That’s lovely to hear. Thank you! Happy New Year to you too! 🥳
@LEObondTraveller
Жыл бұрын
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 (-:
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much - great to hear that. Yes, very Australian! 😁
@davidmorley5430
Жыл бұрын
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.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it. Yes, the stations are well kept. The Spirit of the Outback is definitely worth doing. 👌
@penskepc2374
Жыл бұрын
Reminds me of the Budd cars they use in Canada, I believe they call them Hep cars. I love diesel passenger trains.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I can see the similarity. 👍
@jennym9178
Жыл бұрын
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.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Great suggestion! I’ll see what I can do. 🤔
@patriciag5683
Жыл бұрын
That's it Adam.... you're off to Perth! 😄
@marigold9858
Жыл бұрын
Best review on KZitem 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!!
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
That’s wonderful to hear. Thank you!
@ralphsmith1170
6 ай бұрын
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'.
@FromtheWindowSeat
6 ай бұрын
Happy to hear that. Yes, definitely worth making this trip.
@davidlogan4329
Жыл бұрын
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.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes, I certainly think it represents excellent value. :)
@GingerBearNZ
4 ай бұрын
That chick who’s smoked a pack of Marlboro Reds a day on the PA at 8:30 was also on one of your other videos Adam. Love her ❤
@FromtheWindowSeat
4 ай бұрын
Ha. Yes, she’s a classic.
@KenAndrew-f9j
10 ай бұрын
It's a shame that this service doesn't continue to Winton anymore. Also very worthy of a visit.
@FromtheWindowSeat
10 ай бұрын
Agreed.
@annbabbidge3733
Жыл бұрын
Excellent commentary
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ann. ☺️
@gabriellerose3839
Жыл бұрын
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. 😮
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Oh wow … quite the adventure!
@DaveCroft-w1d
8 ай бұрын
Loving your videos - glad I stumbled upon them. Just one correction...I was born and brought up in Devon,UK And a Devon cream tea is served with clotted - not whipped cream and the cream is spread on as thick as the slice of scone with only a small spoonful of jam.
@FromtheWindowSeat
8 ай бұрын
Thank you! Oh right, good to know! 😋
@gemmas3172
11 ай бұрын
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!
@FromtheWindowSeat
11 ай бұрын
Agreed. Thank you for sharing! 😊
@rickmclaren2620
Жыл бұрын
Yay! My partner and I have been hanging for a new one. So enjoyable. Awesome!
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Cheers.
@rajaramank3290
10 ай бұрын
Excellent Explanation sir
@FromtheWindowSeat
10 ай бұрын
Thanks and welcome
@johnmullin1188
Жыл бұрын
God bless you m8 great video nice food on that train all the best John uk 😊
@johnmullin1188
Жыл бұрын
Ps how much was the flight back 😊
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
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.
@geradkavanagh8240
Жыл бұрын
Should extend he service through to Mount Isa and then on to Tennant Creek and hook up with the north South line being the Adelaide to Darwin route. Then it would become a great railway journey.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
There is a train service to Mt Isa from Townsville … the Inlander.
@cosmocat12
Жыл бұрын
Fantasric review. I live in Brisbane and it’s on my bucket list to go that train journey. I really enjoyed this , thanks.
@dyslexicpigdog
Жыл бұрын
They also offer Coke and Sprite reviews
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! You definitely should! Cheers.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Ha! 🥤
@grahamabbott1141
Жыл бұрын
Great video, Adam. Really informative and interesting.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated! Thank you!
@alexking8610
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Adam , I would love to do that journey and also theQantas museum and the stockmen hall of fame 😊
@FromtheWindowSeat
9 ай бұрын
Cheers! Definitely worth it. ☺️
@stephanietaylor8003
Жыл бұрын
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?
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
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. 🤞🏽
@accesser
Жыл бұрын
Looks like yourself and others enjoyed the trip, It would be great to see a more modern replacement to make it more desirable to other generations of people into the future and spur some tourism along the way. Good to know it's possible to get on at Caboolture. That would be handy for me. I'm not far away
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Yes, it would be good to see them invest in new rolling stock.
@patriciag5683
Жыл бұрын
Modern is more comfortable i guess, but i dont mind things a bit antiquated as it makes it feel more like an adventure. I'd say the price would skyrocket too.
@tonyjenkins8047
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Adam for another fantastic review and video.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it.
@tonyjenkins8047
Жыл бұрын
Always do Adam. If my health improves I'm doing this trip.
@BeanieBoyMoto
Жыл бұрын
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
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much - I hope you enjoy it when you watch it tonight. :)
@BeanieBoyMoto
Жыл бұрын
@@FromtheWindowSeat Cheers mate 👍
@dianarunge2364
Жыл бұрын
I can’t believe everyone’s business and toilet paper goes onto the tracks. It would be everywhere. Is that true. Great trip. Definitely going to take it. Thankyou for your informative commentary
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
It’s very rare nowadays because almost all trains have retention toilets (so nothing goes onto the track) but there must be a handful of carriages such as the one in this video that hasn’t been upgraded. Going back a few decades, all train toilets use to expel directly onto the tracks. Obviously a health hazard. Glad the video was useful.
@jameswalley134
Жыл бұрын
An excellent video. This journey is now on my bucket list.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful to hear. Enjoy!
@Dee-z6l
Жыл бұрын
You did very well,attention to every detail Thank you for your time to do this video.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@diegohurwitz
Жыл бұрын
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.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@gnhansen29
Жыл бұрын
The sleeping carriage is the ultimate way to travel IMHO.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Yes, definitely. 👍
@xr6lad
Жыл бұрын
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.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
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. 😉
@jedsute
Жыл бұрын
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
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Sounds like you had a wonderful journey.
@nickhiscock8948
Жыл бұрын
I have been on this train a couple of times allways starting from Caboolture (oh I wish they had an indoor waiting lounge at Caboolture). To me the spirit of the outback is Queensland's best long distance train. Although 3 times a week would be a huge improvement and one might be able to get a booking on it without needing to book 3 months out! But it needs more modern disability accessible carriages as a few times I have been with someone who is in a wheelchair but can't use this train. Such a shame.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Yes - I agree!
@gregorycallow3078
Жыл бұрын
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 😀
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
So glad to hear that. Hope you enjoy the trip!
@ThisIsARubbishName
Жыл бұрын
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!
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much … wonderful to hear! Yes, the Qantas Founders Museum was excellent!
@Code_breaker_
10 ай бұрын
🏈🏈🏈 Right on ! ! ! 26 11 2023
@FromtheWindowSeat
10 ай бұрын
Cheers! 🥳
@chrism2279
Жыл бұрын
The last economy carriage has strong Centrelink waiting area vibes. Needs a refurb for sure.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Ha!
@watevz221
Жыл бұрын
Brings back memories when I was a young chap 🥺
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Nice. 😊
@aussiejohn5835
Жыл бұрын
Hi, Adam. You have given us another amazing rail adventure with your usual informative narration and easy to read captions. I am surprised at how reasonable the fare is especially as it includes meals and beverages. I am curious to know if twinette cabins with ensuite are available on this train. I think there will be many disappointed people who usually travel in the XPT Sleepers when they find out the replacement will not have Sleepers, however, maybe they will have seats similar to the QR business class. I must put this journey to Longreach on my bucket list before the journey is discontinued or Before I kick the bucket. I would like to wish you and your family a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a much better NEW YEAR to come.
@xr6lad
Жыл бұрын
Having seats similar to the QR BC seats is not a substitute imo and won’t drive patronage. I would use a sleeper because it’s a sleeper; not bunking down with the rest of the cabin listening to snoring and coughing. It makes the choice of flying easier.
@aussiejohn5835
Жыл бұрын
@@xr6lad I definitely agree with you and I think the NSW Government has made a big mistake but they are not known for their good choices when it comes to transport.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Hi John. Thank you! No, none of the cabins have ensuites. You can see the layout of the twin carriages on the QR website. They're essentially the same design as the singles but with no wall / partition between them: www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/travelwithus/onboardexperiences/carriagelayout I believe the Queensland Government has a business case underway to replace the Spirit of the Outback, The Inlander and The Westlander, so will be interesting to see what comes of that. A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family too! :)
@aussiejohn5835
Жыл бұрын
@@FromtheWindowSeat Thanks for the link, I found it very interesting.
@mattm7220
Жыл бұрын
"Bundaberg...is well known for a major distillery, where they make Bundaberg Rum." Bundaberg Ginger Beer: Am I a joke to you?
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@ryansofly
Жыл бұрын
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!
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Ryan! I’m not very good at sleeping on trains myself … the things you’re willing to do for KZitem. 🙊😂 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. ☺️
@williamlee0
Жыл бұрын
Looks like it takes some dedication to do long-haul rail in our country. That rolling stock looks really tired and grubby inside and out. Your coverage, as usual, forensic.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! It was pretty clean and reasonably maintained from what I could see ... but yes, ageing rolling stock that you can only do so much with. I believe the Queensland Government currently has a business underway to look at replacing this train, The Inlander and The Westlander. Also worth saying that unlike some state governments, at least the Queensland government continues to offer these services. :)
@Jesse2ful
Жыл бұрын
@@FromtheWindowSeat I concur with you = well done to Queensland Rail for continuing the Rail Services throughout the whole of the State; they are the largest Rail Services of any in the whole of Australia. Greatly enjoyed your presentation. Many memories of years past along parts of the journey. God bless your work.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
@@Jesse2ful Thank you!
@brummie0007
Жыл бұрын
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.
@FromtheWindowSeat
Жыл бұрын
Oh cool. Hope you enjoy!
@allanpower8041
Жыл бұрын
The menu selection was quite impressive. Very enjoyable video.
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