Re: also....

["Dave Proctor" <daproc@spambait.ozemail.com.au>]

"James C." <james_ccj@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
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> > i am soon to be doing melbourne sydney brisbane over nighters on the
train
> > (with sleeper) and was wondering what hints experianced travellers can
> give.
> > eg can i take a battery powered shortwave radio on the train?
> > thanks
> > Kylie
> >
>
> Also next time you will probabily find VirginBlue offers much better deal
> then Countrylink,
> <Put on my flame proof safety vest>
>
>  you can catch an early flight to Brisbane will get you sufficient time to
> gunzel around Brisbane/Gold Coast and Nambour, even can get you there
early
> enough to catch Tilt train. With the completion of airport line you can
get
> from Brisbane airport easier then ever.

Or you could do all of that with Qantas at the same fare and get a meal on
board, as well as frequent flyer points. And if you are in the Qantas Club
you get to help yourself to free drinks at the lounge before departure
(afternoons only though). It is amazing how quickly those three hours before
departure pass when drinking quintuple bourbons-and-coke. :-)

Dave