Pichi Richi Railway: Afghan Express - Part 2

The 3'6" gauge Pichi Richi Railway is located in the mid north of South Australia and winds its way from Pt Augusta to Quorn over the Flinders Ranges through the picturesque Pichi Richi Pass.

In the first half of the 20th century, this line formed both the transcontinental route from Sydney to Perth, and was part of the Central Australia line (made famous by "The Old Ghan") until the 1957 when the standard gauge line to Maree was built.

In the early 70's the Pichi Richi Railway was formed to preserve and operate this line. It is now the only operational section left of the once extensive network of narrow gauge lines north and east of Pt Augusta and remains open due to the dedicated group of volunteers who do an outstanding job running the railway.

This video follows on from Part 1and begins with Silverton Tramway 22 and W934 shunting the train shortly after arriving at Quorn. Brill railmotor 106 then arrives at Quorn with a private charter before the return journey of the Afghan Express to Pt Augusta with W934 is featured.

Shortcuts:

Shunting at Quorn 0:00
Brill arriving at Quorn 4:16
W934 at Quorn prior to departure 6:02
Departing Quorn 7:15
On the stone walls near Woolshed Flat 9:20
Woolshed Flat 10:09
Saltia 11:34
Stirling North 13:42
Pt Augusta 15:40
W934 on the Turntable 16:14

© 2010 James Brook

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