Leaving on a Big Train


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May 7th 2011
Published: May 7th 2011
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So I have finally found the momentum to leave Sydney. Even though I have been having an awesome time there, I felt it would be a disservice to both myself and Australia if I did not explore at least a few hundred kilometres beyond the suburbs of the first city. But then where to go next? After weeks of putting off the decision I eventually concluded that I needed to go somewhere the complete opp... Read Full Entry



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Nullabor PlainsNullabor Plains
Nullabor Plains

It took about 8-10 hours to cross the Nullabor and it looked like this the whole way!
ForrestForrest
Forrest

50% of the population coming to meet the train
cows crossing the linecows crossing the line
cows crossing the line

we were wondering why we were slowing down again in the middle of nowhere!
KalgoorlieKalgoorlie
Kalgoorlie

This is all I saw of Kalgoorlie



7th May 2011

Hi Frankie
We follow your travels and hope you will take a look at our blog from the rails. We too, took the train from Sydney to Perth but our experience was the opposite of yours. We were in the gold cars with sleeping berth, dining room and lounge. It was a magnificent experience. When we made the trip we were lucky to see a fair number of kangaroos in the brush. It sounds like you made the best of your situation.

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