On The Rail Again

 

 

Some numbers:

Average length of train: 878m (includes two locomotives and 35 carriages)

Average weight of train: 1710 tonnes
Length of track: 4,352km
Length of journey: 65 hours Sydney to Perth – 4,352 km
Average speed of train: 85km/hr (max speed 115km/h)
Symbol: The wedge-tail eagle, Australia's largest bird of prey. Its massive two-metre wingspan symbolises the epic journey spanning the continent.
Average number of carriages: 35 carriages including guest carriages, crew quarters, restaurants, lounges and power vans. 

 

Ingo let me know  the Indian  Pacific, that we rode February last year,   is  on TV.

 

 Some infos, if you like.

 

Imagine how they did it "back in the day""!

 

 

Finally:

 

See here, February last year...

 

Was interesting!

The series:

"Are these the worst decisions in history? 

 Atari rejects Apple 

When Apple co-founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak wanted to sell their revolutionary personal computers, they approached Atari, then one of the largest video game and home computer companies in the world. Atari said no. They even rejected the Steves' offer to work for them. Atari was crushed by the 1983 video game crash. Meanwhile, Apple became the largest brand on the planet in computers and consumer electronics."

 Henry 🦁 ´s alter ego the wedge-tail eagle:

 

 Thanks again, River, for helping, meeting us  and having fun!