tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post8575316913737937781..comments2024-03-28T14:47:32.549+10:00Comments on ADVENTURE BEFORE DEMENTIA: THE GULFLANDER (Savannah Way 4)diane bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-54748935468733564022016-08-14T16:19:42.972+10:002016-08-14T16:19:42.972+10:00I was wondering how you managed to get Bill on a p...I was wondering how you managed to get Bill on a plane to go on a trip … I see the secret now … he didn't go. We too love historic trains and railway stations.Joan Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16358008925558240778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-24863520730066264692016-06-25T19:17:27.686+10:002016-06-25T19:17:27.686+10:00I think the idea of a train that goes from nowhere...I think the idea of a train that goes from nowhere to nowhere could be a metaphor for Australian politics at present!!<br /><br />Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne Stewart Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-19853510582345353812016-06-25T09:41:33.543+10:002016-06-25T09:41:33.543+10:00Oh what a lovely old train Oh what a lovely old train Jo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-65267009653951083692016-06-25T09:14:06.782+10:002016-06-25T09:14:06.782+10:00That was the same temperature as here in South Car...That was the same temperature as here in South Carolina today, but of course here it is summer. I enjoyed the video.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16035113274497372396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-13141766016411880882016-06-25T08:53:44.992+10:002016-06-25T08:53:44.992+10:00No we went on the Savannahlander Train from Cairns...No we went on the Savannahlander Train from Cairns to Forsayth, which is a similar train.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-12920868879224400002016-06-25T04:48:29.966+10:002016-06-25T04:48:29.966+10:00Okay those coaches are super cool!Okay those coaches are super cool!MTWagginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17823827748782425907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-3508717829554655052016-06-25T02:43:22.275+10:002016-06-25T02:43:22.275+10:00I've spent some time catching up on all your f...I've spent some time catching up on all your fabulous adventures. You sure know how to 'rock' this stage of life!What Karen Seeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07794694138108500767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-78033547002977174992016-06-24T22:41:41.836+10:002016-06-24T22:41:41.836+10:00I'm sure Bill would have enjoyed the train rid...I'm sure Bill would have enjoyed the train ride. I know I enjoyed your photos and video. <br />Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923630536753873113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-32253135361653421552016-06-24T20:42:04.752+10:002016-06-24T20:42:04.752+10:00All of this is absolutely fascinating, and I love ...All of this is absolutely fascinating, and I love the photos. That train looks fabulous. I must say that, knowing the original Croydon (south of London), I can't help wondering what its cousin is like.Mike@Bit About Britainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08741370413282813229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-57100629482714833742016-06-24T14:55:12.419+10:002016-06-24T14:55:12.419+10:00Great to see your photos and video. We did the sa...Great to see your photos and video. We did the same trip a few years ago and loved it too. Enjoying your photos, brings back memories, and might just have to do it again. We travelled in our caravan from Adelaide to Cooktown. Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12054150035789663633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-51807564696675842552016-06-24T09:32:49.363+10:002016-06-24T09:32:49.363+10:00I thought that years ago Bill had done "The G...I thought that years ago Bill had done "The Gulflander" train<br />trip.<br />The citizens of Normanton ( not many ) certainly have a great<br />civic pride in their neat and tidy station.<br />ColinHuggybearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17517411617275367396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-24046667965324531042016-06-24T07:48:09.263+10:002016-06-24T07:48:09.263+10:00Great trip Diane, enjoyed the photos and the video...Great trip Diane, enjoyed the photos and the video. DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-34988866121522017202016-06-24T06:17:57.764+10:002016-06-24T06:17:57.764+10:00The train across the Nullarbor is a proper train &...The train across the Nullarbor is a proper train "The Indian Pacific" However, it is not as modern as European trains,diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-71791007097554010942016-06-24T05:50:00.605+10:002016-06-24T05:50:00.605+10:00what a great experience and naturewhat a great experience and natureGosiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14604712540141917583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-75344358965534301192016-06-24T02:23:45.206+10:002016-06-24T02:23:45.206+10:00What a great experience. It is incredible that it ...What a great experience. It is incredible that it is still in operation. Two hours would probably be enough.Fun60https://www.blogger.com/profile/08084441984556826917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-80940347137788230562016-06-24T01:52:35.266+10:002016-06-24T01:52:35.266+10:00Great pictures - and I love the idea of a railway ...Great pictures - and I love the idea of a railway going from nowhere to nowhere. Alan Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015127443616786425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-11357737719590058432016-06-24T00:01:11.646+10:002016-06-24T00:01:11.646+10:00now this is something i would love to do.. i like ...now this is something i would love to do.. i like every single photo you took and can't even pick a favorite because i love them all.... would not want to wait in the train station hut though... i like the look of the train, it is just amazing. our train from the past was called Silver Meteor..MadSnapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163140037276496519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-24984706265761687982016-06-23T23:09:12.598+10:002016-06-23T23:09:12.598+10:00For years I've had a desire to travel the rail...For years I've had a desire to travel the railway across the Nullarbor but seeing you photos and video I wouldn't say no to a trip on that line either. Though perhaps for two hours rather than two days!Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-28903190837757412982016-06-23T20:18:10.614+10:002016-06-23T20:18:10.614+10:00That is a nice ride on the train, I like the video...That is a nice ride on the train, I like the video.biebkriebelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01539958495933835606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-71009981278669977152016-06-23T20:07:26.003+10:002016-06-23T20:07:26.003+10:00Hello, Diane! Sorry your Bill missed the train ri...Hello, Diane! Sorry your Bill missed the train ride. It is a cute train. I did not realize it was so warm there in the winter. The cranes are beautiful. Great collection of photos. Thanks for sharing your trip! Happy Thursday, enjoy your day and the weekend ahead!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-22754744200838243442016-06-23T19:20:54.038+10:002016-06-23T19:20:54.038+10:00I saw a very gay looking rainbow umbrella. Apart f...I saw a very gay looking rainbow umbrella. Apart from luxury train travel in days of old, it was usually quite basic. The height of the cranes is amazing. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-79533156165825538422016-06-23T18:52:19.568+10:002016-06-23T18:52:19.568+10:00I thought straightaway about Bill when I saw this ...I thought straightaway about Bill when I saw this gulflander. How nice that you made a video for him : Hope you are both wellMarjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17458942200244031009noreply@blogger.com