Kuranda Scenic Railway
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The Kuranda Scenic Railway is a name for the railway line that runs from Cairns, Queensland, Australia to the nearby town of Kuranda. The tourist railway snakes its way up the Kuranda Range and is no longer used for regular commuter services. It passes through the suburbs of Stratford, Freshwater (stopping at Freshwater Station) and Redlynch before reaching Kuranda.
The line is used for some freight services and other passenger services, such as The Savannahlander.
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[edit] Attractions
The tropical gardens Kuranda rail station are a well-known attaction in the area. Downhill the line cuts through the Barron Gorge National Park. The tourist train stops at a lookout, with a sweeping view of Barron Falls. A number of smaller waterfalls are passed, including Stoney Creek Falls, just metres from the train. As the train travels up and down, a detailed commentary of the railway's construction is provided.
[edit] History
The railway was completed as far as Kuranda in 1891. Many lives were lost as numerous tunnels and bridges were built.
In 1995 major repairs had to be carried out after a severe rockfall damaged the track.
[edit] Gallery
 View from the train at Stoney Creek Falls bridge |
 Kuranda railway station |
 View from the train |
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Golder Associates Engineers earn Excellence Award For Kuranda Railway Project
- Cairns museum Cairns-Kuranda Railway Construction
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