Pitchi Ritchi Train Trip - Day 5

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The day started out cold but clear and we went up to Quorn to get on the Hertitage Steam Train. This runs for 15 Km down the valley on what was the old Ghan narrow gauge railway line. Quorn was once the crossroads of Australia between railway lines to the North, South, East and West. The new Ghan rail lines are of a wider gauge and take a different route. This steam railway is kept operational by a bunch of enthusiasts who love the steam era. We met some helpful travellers on the train who gave us some tips about roads near Alice Springs - they had just come from there.
After the rail trip we drove up towards Wilpena Pound to our accommodation at Rawnsley Park Station. Here we had the usual problems of lighting the gas stove and fixing broken utensils but all turned out well for a good nights rest.

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