Australia by Rail

Australia by Rail

by Colin Taylor (Author)

Synopsis

From the vast emptiness of the Nullarbor Plain, on the longest straight rail line in the world, to the twisting tracks of outback Queensland and the rainforests of the north, Australia's railways offer a rich variety of contrasting experiences. Taking the train is an ideal way to explore the continent in comfort and even style. * Fully revised 4th edition - updated and expanded: with 64 new maps * Rail travel for all budgets - from the five-star luxury of the Great South Pacific Express to economy sleeping berths for budget-conscious travellers, plus full details of the Austrailpass and other passes and ticket bargains * Railway route guides with 50 rail maps - all main lines and branches, what to look out for as you travel and where to stop * Railway history - and the battle for the survival of rail in Australia * City guides and maps - the best sights, recommended hotels and restaurants in many stops along the lines; with extensive sections on Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Canberra

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
Edition: 4th edition
Publisher: Trailblazer Publications
Published: 29 Nov 2000

ISBN 10: 1873756402
ISBN 13: 9781873756409

Media Reviews
'Readable, full of friendly advice, and spiced with humour'Network (Australia)'Highly recommended'Today's Railways (UK)'Benefiting from Taylor's 30 years of travel on Australia's trains, it is a work that any guidebook publisher would be proud to publish.'The Sunday Times (UK)
Author Bio
Colin Taylor, retired associate professor in the Department of Geographical Sciences and Planning at the University of Queensland, Australia, has held town-planning positions in Victoria, Tasmania and Scotland, and has given conference papers and talks on planning and transportation all over the world. He has also produced articles and broadcasts on the fascination of railways. In the last 30 years he has taken more than 6000 rail journeys in Australia and overseas, covering some 375,000 miles. He compiles the biennial World Speed Review for Railway Gazette International and is also the author of Great Rail Non-Journeys of Australia, Steel Roads of Australia and Traincatcher.