Gulflander
The Gulflander, is the historic rail experience that goes from nowhere to nowhere. Venturing from Normanton on the remote Gulf of Carpentaria the train travels to Croydon 140 kilometres away each week. This is old gold territory with a history to match the incredible terrain.
Opened in 1891 to join Normanton to the teeming Croydon goldfields, the line has never been linked to the main Queensland Rail network and hasn't turned a profit since 1907. But these minor oddities don't concern the hundreds of passionate advocates of the Gulflander, they only add to the appeal as the "Tin Hare" rattles its way across the Savannah country.
Old RM93 is the longest serving railmotor the line has seen and one of only a few still running in Australia. Built in 1950 it provides a unique experience where you can sit up with the driver and take in his view of this rugged land. With abundant wildlife and distinctive geography to observe this is much more than a rail journey.
Normanton is the home of the Gulflander and the prominent station building is a grand structure and well worth a visit for its little museum and assortment of interesting artefacts.
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GulflanderVenturing from Normanton inland from the coast of Gulf of Carpentaria, the Gulflander travels to Croydon 140 kilometres through remote and inaccessible countryside. The line opened in 1891 to join Normanton to the teeming Croydon goldfields. The man behind the train, Ken Millard who as well as driving the Gulflander, fulfils the roles of Officer in Charge, Normanton and Croydon Station Master Ticket Clerk, Gardener as well as providing a trackside commentary on each departure! | |
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