>We'll be in Oz in May 1998, starting in Melbourne, wanting to
>stay there three or four days, thence to Sydney (when I last lived
>in Sinny the train was called the Southern Aurora - what is
>it now?), side trip to Leura in the Blue Mountains, thence
>Taree (family) thence Brisbane, thence Cairns and away back
>to cold old Berlin.
>
>All suggestions of scenic train rides / luxury tours in restored
>grandeur / fun rides gratefully accepted.
When you are in the Blue Mountains visit the Zig Zag Railway. It is at
Clarence near Lithgow, about 45 mins from Leura.
It runs every day, steam hauled at weekends and public holidays,
vintage rail motor with guided site and depot tours during the week.
Site includes shop, picnic places, and bush walking track.
Weekend times: 10.30, 12.15, 2.00 & 3.30
Weekday times: 11.00, 1.00 & 3.00
Timetable assumes starting from Clarence, 10 km east of Lithgow.
If arriving by State Rail train at the Zig Zag stop, (tell the guard
when you board the train that you want to stop at Zig Zag and you will
be asked to move to the front or rear carriage as appropriate to
alight) The tourist railway times are 40 mins after the above times.
For more information see the web site at:
http://www.ozemail.com.au/~harburg/zzr.htm
Regards
Mayling
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Mayling Hargreaves
Sydney, Australia
http://www.ozemail.com.au/~harburg