Illawarra Scenic Mountain Railway - Cockatoo Run
The The Cockatoo Run offers the scenic delights of the South Coast and Southern Highlands in one package. Your train whistles out of Sydney at 9.00am taking you across the expanse of the Georges River and through the Royal National Park (the first declared National Park in the world). Emerging from the gloom of the Otford Tunnel your train crosses the Impressive Stanwell Park Viaduct and skirts the seacliffs and beaches to Wollongong. After leaving Wollongong,the train starts it's steep ascent of the Illawarra Escarpment through coastal rainforest to Summit Tank - a climb of 600 metres in only 16 kilometres. At Summit Tank there is a pause where you will be rewarded with panoramic views over Lake Illawarra and the South Coast to Kiama. The terminus of the run is Robertson, gateway to the Southern Highlands. Various items will be for sale. Carriages on the Cockatoo Run are the traditional style of the 1930's and 1940's. The buffet car offers light refreshments and souvenirs.
About the Locomotives... The Cockatoo Run is worked by a 49 class heritage diesel locomotive. About the Company... The Cockatoo Run is a division of 3801 Limited, a non-profit company. All profits go towards the continuing restoration and maintenance of the locomotives and rolling stock.
The carriage attendants on the Cockatoo Run are all volunteers.
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Phone: 02 4227 5545 Toll free: 1300 653 801 Fax: 02 4226 6629 |
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