Slow Rail Journeys

The grainlander train experience is really a great one for the train and nostalgia enthusiasts the carriages offer a variety of experience, my recommendation, go the heritage carriage! Its a trip back in time to yesteryear when times were more straightforward, all wooden and rattling away with a double bunk or if you and your partner are a little… Read more

be more athletic then you can pinch time on one of the bunks for a cuddle, oooh! Plus those cars are cheaper! Pulled by three diesel engines the length of the train is around 300m long, say what! If you are less physically capable then get a cabin closer to the dining car and lounge area to make it a shorter walk to the amenities. Ill say off the bat, the team were brilliant, food great, they run a tight ship, or train in this instance. Time off train is limited at times so be quick, it would have been great if we could have explored some of stops in more detail with a walk around but thats picky because the whole trip was about the art silos which really are amazing! and Lake Tyrell which is also a highlight! Dip your finger in the water and have a taste, but not if you have high blood pressure! Loved the change from city life to the country experience it really is another world! Life seems so different and with different challenges. I'm not the most social person but that didn't matter as long as you are nice and follow the rules then you can feel free to be whoever you are. Some recommendations from my trip, please dont bring your young kids ie pre ten or so, its really not for them and given the general population that attends this trip it won't be appreciated, and you won't be able to relax and take it easy. Be prepared for train delays, that's in the lap of the train gods so just go with it, make sure you use the amenities, shower was great and loo an experience. So, the big question is would I do another one? Damn straight I would but perhaps I would go easy on the deserts and cakes etc, I was a bit naughty. Support this mob they do a great job!