Rack and Gorge Tour - West Coast Wilderness Railway
The Rack and Gorge is the West Coast Wilderness Railway's popular half-day tour departing Queenstown. This video explains what passengers will see and do as they travel from Queenstown on Tasmania's rugged West Coast into the station at Dubbil Barril in the rainforest on the King River Gorge, and then return to Queenstown.
Introduction to the West Coast Wilderness Railway
Senior Steward Tom introduces the West Coast Wilderness Railway, with an overview of its history, tours and the stunning West Coast of Tasmania.
West Coast Wilderness Railway - Strahan to Queenstown Tasmania
West Coast Wilderness Railway runs between Strahan and Queenstown Tasmania, Australia. Part of the Mt Lyell Mine it is now a tourist train.
Queenstown Explorer Tour
The Queenstown Explorer is the West Coast Wilderness Railway's full day tour from Strahan to Queenstown and back again. This video explains what passengers will see and experience along the way.
West Coast Wilderness Railway - History That Moves You!
Step back in history and climb aboard a majestic steam train at Queenstown Station.
Journey deep into the heritage of the wild West Coast, where tales of resilience and triumph showcase the iconic local spirit. Discover how the Feud of the Irishmen helped shape the rugged and isolated region.
The West Coast Wilderness Railway is a must do experience.
West Coast Wilderness Railway picnic train 2010 Tasmania Australia
West Coast Wilderness ABT rack system railway trip from Queenstown to Strahan and back Tasmania Australia. This was the 2010 Australia Day Picnic train for locals etc. There were 2 trains leaving Queenstown early in the morning to Strahan and returning late afternoon as a double headed single train. Typical weather on the west coast was 3 seasons in one!!
West Coast Wilderness Railway | Discover Tasmania
Tasmania’s West Coast Wilderness Railway is a steam railway like no other and an essential experience for any visitor to Tasmania. It operates full and half-day steam train journeys along a historic 35km track between Queenstown and Strahan on Tasmania's wild West Coast. As they pass breath-taking scenery that is only accessible by this railway, passengers are invited to step back in time. They are told the fascinating stories of the hardships of the railway’s construction and the fierce competition with the operators of the other mines and railways in the area. The train stops at stations along the route which offer activities including a rainforest walk, viewing the train being turned on a manual turntable, panning for gold, tastings of wild honey and stunning photo opportunities.
The West Coast Wilderness Railway operates year round on seasonal timetables, with a range of full and half day return tours departing from either Queenstown Station or Regatta Point Station in Strahan. To find out more about the tour visit:
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Australian Steam: West Coast Wilderness Railway - Abt locos in Tasmania
Take a ride on the West Coast Wilderness Railway in Tasmania. Features video taken between Dubbil Barril and over the rack section to Queenstown.
West Coast Wilderness Railway, Tasmania
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The West Coast Wilderness Railway runs from Queenstown to Strahan, Tasmania, and is a reconstruction of the former Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Company railway along the same route. The railway originally opened in 1897 to transport copper from the mine in Queenstown to the markets. The railway is narrow gauge, built to a track width of 3 ft 6 in, or 1067 mm.
The railway utilises an Abt rack and pinion system to climb the gradients, some as steep as 1 in 15. The railway has three functional locomotives, ABT1, ABT3 and ABT5. The locomotive operating on the day was ABT3, nicknamed Black Beauty.
On the day, the train operated as far as Dubbil Barril where the locomotive was turned on the manual turntable for the journey back to Queenstown.
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A day out on the West Coast Wilderness Railway.
A day out on the West Coast Wilderness Railway. Join us as we travel from Strahan Tasmania through the rugged west coast rain forest on the steepest grade in the southern hemisphere.
The West Coast Wilderness Railway is a reconstruction of the Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Company railway in Tasmania between Queenstown and Regatta Point, Strahan. The railway is significant because of its Abt rack system to conquer the mountainous terrain through rainforest, with original locomotives still operating on the railway today. Now operating as a tourist experience with a focus on sharing the history of Tasmania's West Coast, the original railway began operations in 1897 as the only link between Queenstown and the port of Strahan.
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While in Strahan wgy not book an amazing Gordon River Cruise. We Did and enjoyed it thoroughly:
You can book a public bus from Hobart to Strahan. Its a slow but beautiful scenic journey. We saw so much breathtaking scenery on the way:
West Coast Wilderness Railway Tasmania - Passion Food with Jillian Butler S1 EP5 -
Passion…Food is a food, travel and lifestyle series that follows presenter, Jillian Butler, as she discovers other foodies that share her passion for all things food. In this segment we visit West Coast Wilderness Railway, one of the true hidden gems in Queenstown Tasmania.
WUDU S10E11 West Coast Wilderness Railway
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West Coast Wilderness Railway - Strahan/Queenstown Tasmania
Video of Mount Lyell No.3 engine being turned around at the Dubbil Barril station on the West Coast Wilderness Railway.
This is from the Queenstown to Dubbil Barril to Queenstown (Rack & Gorge) run.
A half-day steam train journey departing Queenstown Station and travelling the steep grades of the rack and pinion that the West Coast Wilderness Railway is renowned for. The King River Gorge and old growth rainforest complete the experience. Sit back in comfort as your guide brings stories of the railway and its resilient people to life. Discover how the feud of the Irishmen helped shape the wild West Coast. excerpt from the WCWR site.
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West Coast Wilderness Railway train at Lowana
In October 2003, West Coast Wilderness Railway locomotive D2 (formerly TGR V13) leads the return journey through Lowana on the way back to Regatta Point
West Coast Wilderness Railway #1, Strahan - Tasmania, Australia
Mount Lyell No.5 steam engine, being turned at Strahan Station, Regatta Point
Riding the West Coast Wilderness Railway in Tasmania
On board the West Coast Wilderness Railway between Strahan and Queenstown, Tasmania.Taken while cruising Tasmaina in Nordhavn 52 Dirona. See for context.
Feed your curious this winter aboard the West Coast Wilderness Railway
Tasmania’s West Coast is famed for its high rainfall and rugged scenery, but there’s no reason not to visit the area in winter. The West Coast Wilderness Railway is running throughout the winter season with half day tours from either Strahan or Queenstown running Monday to Saturday.
Good roads service the area and major attractions operate year round. You are likely to find some great deals on cosy accommodation and activities, so there's no better time than winter to rug up and chill out on the West Coast.
West Coast Wilderness Railway #2, Strahan - Tasmania, Australia
Mount Lyell No. 5 steam train taking on water
Choice of carriage onboard the West Coast Wilderness Railway
If you are planning to ride the West Coast Wilderness Railway, one of the most important decisions is choosing which carriage you would like. This video details the differences between our Heritage Carriage and Wilderness Carriage, making your decision easy.
West Coast Wilderness Railway - History That Moves You!
Step back in history and climb aboard a majestic steam train at Queenstown Station.
Journey deep into the heritage of the wild West Coast, where tales of resilience and triumph showcase the iconic local spirit. Discover how the Feud of the Irishmen helped shape the rugged and isolated region.
The West Coast Wilderness Railway is a must do experience.