Whilst the journey I'm about to describe is epic, so is the train itself. Just have a look at the Welcome Aboard Poster above that greeted me at Perth East Terminal.
The Indian Pacific in Numbers
Length of Train 878m including 2 Locomotives and 27 carriages
Weight of Train 1710 tons
Track Length 4352kms
Journey Length 65 hours Perth to Sydney
Train Speed Average 85km/hr (53mph) Max 115km/hr (71mph)
Carriage Composition 27 including guest, crew quarters, restaurants, lounges and power vans
Passengers this trip 214
Cabin Gold G3
So, the train is over half a mile long end to end! The photos show the train to my right and left at Crook and keep in mind that I was standing mid train to take the photos!
My Cabin - Gold Class Superior G3 had two bunk beds with generous sitting space and ensuite toilet and shower. I also had a water boiler so I could make hot drinks of tea, coffee or chocolate whenever I wished! The apples were delicious too!
