Pichi Richi Railway on Track Again near Quorn, South Australia

The Pichi Richi Railway, based at Quorn, in the southern Flinders Ranges, is one of the favourite train journeys in South Australia.

The line extends from the historic little township of Quorn to Woolshed Flat. When I was on "Off the Beaten Track", photographing for the "Outback Adventure" DVD, it was in the spring after such a lot of rain. The grass was green, instead of brown, making everything look especially lush and the wattles were also in bloom adding splashes of yellow to the countryside.

From the train we could see rolling hills, dams, huge gnarled gum trees and fast flowing creeks. Just a pleasant view of the country including the Devil's Peak.

After we'd been on our train journey, we continued on to Wilpena Pound, in the Flinders Ranges, and also to the Gammon Ranges. On the way back we were fortunate to have a roadside view of the Pichi Richi Railway again.



We saw a group of cars parked near the railway crossing and knew that the train was bound to be along shortly. A great photo of the train crossing the road appears in "Outback Adventure" DVD. However, I like to photograph more than just the engine at the front.

Here's a photo of the guard's van at the back of the train. Note the old lamps at the rear of the van.

Modern technology is here to stay with the solar panel in the background providing the power for the railway crossing signals.

More views of the Pichi Richi Railway are on the "Outback Adventure" DVD.

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Dog Racing Pichi Richi Train for last 9 Years

This dog has been racing the Pichi Richi Train in the Flinders Ranges, South Australia, for the last nine years.



Every weekend that the train runs, the dog runs too.

Much better than taking a dog for a walk on a lead.

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Pichi Richi Park, near Quorn, South Australia

On the first night of "Off the Beaten Track", we stayed at Pichi Richi Park, just out of Quorn in the southern Flinders Ranges. Set in beautiful surroundings, in the Pichi Richi Pass, the accommodation caters for individuals and groups.

We stayed in the South Cabin and after a horrible windy and rainy day it was a pleasure to be in a cabin with nice comfy beds, cosy heating and kitchen facilities to cook a hot meal.

The hosts were very friendly and most accommodating.

There's a great view of Devil's Peak, bushwalking trails which link to the Heysen Trail and best of all for train spotters, the Pichi Richi train passes right through the property. I wish we could have stayed longer and it's definitely a place to return to in the future.


Check the site for more information http://www.pichirichipark.com.au.

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Pichi Richi Railway, Quorn, South Australia

Here's a mini adventure where you can stick your head out the window, get a puff of smoke in your face, a tiny cinder in your eye and know exactly what you're on.

A steam train! The Pichi Richi heritage steam railway, based at Quorn in the Flinders Ranges, South Australia.

No adults are allowed on the train - only little kids and big kids! And the big kids in my carriage were definitely acting like little kids.

All excited to be on a train, swaying side to side, and doing a hopeless job of trying to take videos and photographs.

The round trip of about two hours stops at Woolshed Flat for about 40 mins (enough time for a piping hot pasty or pie, and a cuppa) then returns to Quorn.

The train winds its way through open country, then rolling hills, past creeks, dams, gum trees and ever so many people stopping to wave at the lucky ones.

Read more about it at http://www.prr.org.au/cms/index.php

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