Spirit of Queensland RailBed review | A premium journey down the QLD coast | Cairns - Brisbane

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Find out what it's like to travel on Queensland's premier long distance passenger train, the Spirit of Queensland, between Cairns and Brisbane. A modern diesel tilt train will take us down the Queensland coast, travelling through some of the wettest parts of Australia and paralleling the Great Dividing Range. There will be lush views of huge rivers, wildlife and a beautiful sunset as the train heads south.
We'll take a close look at a unique seat that converts into a flat bed, will enjoying delicious meals included in the fare. The Spirit of Queensland links tropical Far North Queensland with the Townsville, the Whitsundays, Bundaberg, the Fraser Coast, Sunshine Coast and Brisbane.
Spirit of Queensland timetable:
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Spirit of Queensland fares and information:
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🚉 Train: The Spirit of Queensland
🚉 Operator: Queensland Rail (QR)
🚉 Locomotives: Diesel Tilt Train
🚉 Seat: Car C, Seat 8
🚉 Route: Cairns - Rockhampton - Brisbane
🚉 Distance: 1681 km
🚉 Travel time: 24 hours 45 minutes (scheduled)
🚉 Class: RailBed (First class)
🚉 Travel date: 30 December 2022 - 31 December 2022
EQUIPMENT:
🚉 Cameras: GoPro Hero 10, GoPro Hero 8, iPhone 12 Pro Max, Panasonic HC-VX1, DJI Mini 3 Pro
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:40 - Route map and diesel tilt train
04:05 - RailBed seat tour
06:20 - Departure and crew announcements
08:24 - Morning tea service
09:31 - Gordonvale and The Sunlander
11:34 - Toilet tour
12:34 - Babinda
14:02 - Innisfail
15:27 - Lunch options and Tully
17:33 - Cardwell
18:06 - Lunch
19:35 - Ingham
20:54 - Something wedged under train
22:12 - Townsville
24:00 - Mt Isa line
24:41 - Giru and Ayr
26:24 - Burdekin Bridge
27:37 - Wine time
29:10 - Bowen
29:51 - Dinner and Proserpine
31:32 - Mackay
32:04 - RailBed in bed mode
33:37 - Burnett River and Bundaberg
34:36 - Showering onboard
35:19 - Maryborough West
37:06 - Breakfast on the Sunshine Coast
39:49 - Caboolture and end of tilt mode
41:13 - Thoughts on the RailBed
41:48 - Train fares
43:14 - Arriving Roma Street
43:40 - Final thoughts and preview
Music
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Credits and sources:
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilt_Train
www.queenslandrail.com.au/for...
All Manner of Trains
Made by The Commonwealth Film Unit 1962
• All Manner Of Trains
Burdekin Bridge:
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Flood damaged railway bridge over the Burdekin River, 1917
collections.slq.qld.gov.au/vi...
Diesel tilt train:
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Cardwell Beach:
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Golden Gumboot:
Photo by Frances76
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Cane toad video:
• Cane Toad Party
Bundaberg Rum Distillery
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The Big Pineapple
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QR loco 1556 and a 1720 class haul the Sunlander northbound through Yabulu (about 1991)
Photo by Ellis678
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@ianparkinson9302 22 дня назад

"I got intermittent sleep because of the the ambient light, the noises, and so on..." Ear plugs and eye mask! Every traveller should have 🙂👍

@jenniferparkinson9411 22 дня назад

Put them in, put it on...all your troubles are all gone!😂😂😂

@FromtheWindowSeat 21 день назад

True!

@enticingmay435 10 месяцев назад

As somebody who grew up and live in the desert of Arizona, the scenery looks really incredible. I’d definitely love to visit Northern Queensland one day.

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Yes, it’s beautiful … very lush compared to my home in South Australia (dry). Hope you get to visit one day. Cheers!

@louiserawle8999 10 месяцев назад

@@FromtheWindowSeat Not dry where I live in Mt Gambier,it is so beautiful and gree,coz it bever stops raining 🤣🤣🤣

@louiserawle8999 10 месяцев назад

Green...never.changed my glasses 🤣🤣

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Ha - true! Forgot about the South East🤣

@jaypatel3979 10 месяцев назад

Make sure you have plenty of money as it’s very expensive Country

@jng66 10 месяцев назад

I have done this trip return many times and still enjoy it. I was lucky enough to travel on the Sunlander Cairns to Brisbane just prior to its retirement and do miss the cabins for the privacy.

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

That would have been a great experience. Yes, it’s sad there aren’t private cabins anymore.

@DavidJones-kn9zb 10 месяцев назад

Hi Really enjoyed this program. Your programs are of a very high standard - plenty of relevant facts, excellent filming and commentary make your work very watchable.

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Hi David. Wonderful to hear - thank you!

@aussiejohn5835 10 месяцев назад

This is an amazing presentation full of wonderful scenery and interesting facts. I travelled on the Sunlander in 1977 but had a seat in 2nd class and the journey was excruciatingly slow and I never wanted to see sugar cane fields ever again. I had the choice of an economy/2nd class sleeper cabin which had 6 bunks and no linen provided. I was travelling solo and as was the custom in those days I would have been sharing with 5 strangers. I have also done the trip by coach straight through from Sydney to Cairns with Deluxe Coaclines and I must say it was quite an experience. I am looking forward to your Indian Pacific journey which is one I have taken multiple times between 1970 and 2019. Thanks again Adam for this amazing and educational experience. Well done 👍 👏

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

I would have loved to travel on the Sunlander for comparison … ideally in a private cabin. Like you, not sure about sharing a room with five strangers. Happy to hear you enjoyed the video. Need to start editing the IP one next. 😉

@94vrcommodore 10 месяцев назад

I did the Spirit of Queensland from Townsville to Brisbane late last year and was such an memorable experience. Most of the time I’ll fly if I’m going up to North Queensland, but I only did it for experience and loved every bit of it

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Wonderful to hear that. Cheers!

@Bogieking78 10 месяцев назад

I have to admit, I am jealous because as a rail fan enthusiast I would love to ride these rails! Thanks for sharing!

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Hopefully you can travel on this train one day yourself. Thanks for watching!

@Just_a_ghost713 9 месяцев назад

Had this channel existed during 2014 you would have been one of last people who traveled on the sunlander. I beged my mum to book me on the last ride to Brisbane and to this day i still the old sunlander.

@FromtheWindowSeat 9 месяцев назад

Yes, that would have been a great experience.

@PadisherCreel 2 месяца назад

I travelled on the northbound service Nambour-Cairns just after Christmas 2022, also a Railbed. Loved it. I woke in the middle of the night and enjoyed a couple of hours in the café. People awake at that time are usually very interesting.

@FromtheWindowSeat 2 месяца назад

Nice. Yes - I can imagine!

@corinne8569 10 месяцев назад

First Thoughts... YAY!! Another video from Adam!! Dad and I be watching tonight for sure...💚

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Awesome. Hope you both enjoy this one! Cheers 😊

@Rheilffordd 10 месяцев назад

I was umming and ahhing about doing this trip, then I watched this whole video and now I’m convinced! Booking to go later in the year 😁

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

So good to hear. 👏

@johnlocke5265 10 месяцев назад

Great to see some of Australia and it’s rail infrastructure

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Happy to help. 😁

@shanellstrehlow7110 10 месяцев назад

Welcome back. It was great seeing you again. This video was worth the wait. And now, I can't wait for the next one. Your videos are so awesome and relaxing to watch. Thank you for another great one.

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

It certainly takes me a while to edit each one, so happy to hear the effort pays off. Thank you!

@mce_AU 10 месяцев назад

Well done. Great footage, editing and narration. Keep up the good work.

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Wonderful to hear. Thank you!

@rebornitsybitsy7515 10 месяцев назад

You can tell a lot of work has gone into the making of this video, lots of really interesting info, greetings from North Thailand 🇹🇭

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Thank you very much! 😊

@tanpengjoo7205 8 месяцев назад

AUSTRALIA FULL OF BEAUTY N SURPRISES

@FromtheWindowSeat 8 месяцев назад

Cheers!

@xr6lad 10 месяцев назад

Great report. I’m mixed about the seats. Undoubtedly they look great and comfortable. For a day trip I think fantastic. But think I’d prefer the privacy of a cabin. Specially as I have a tendency to snore and are also a light sleeper so others noise would keep me awake. But I’d probably take a chance and see what they are like.

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Thank you. Yes, agreed … a cabin offers many benefits.

@reetsoz2592 10 месяцев назад

Have been on the spirit of Queensland from Brisbane to Cairns twice. Shouted ourselves the pod bed. It is a fantastic journey. The seats are wide, movies good, meals are absolutely first class. Facilities like showers etc great and to top it all off the Staff are wonderful. Would recommend this trip to anyone.

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Wonderful to hear. Cheers!

@raghavacharyuluncb2982 Месяц назад

I was searching for video reviews on Indian Pacific and chanced on your channel. This is amazing. The way you explain it is very crisp and to the point. Loved your 30 ways Japanese Railways are different. I started watching all your videos (not in a particular order). Will complete this marathon by next weekend. :).

@FromtheWindowSeat Месяц назад

Welcome aboard! That’s great hear. Thank you! ☺️

@aprilhilliard3302 7 месяцев назад

Once again, just an awesome job Adam! We've watched maybe 8 or so of your vids, and have become real fans of yours. The videography, editing, commentary, et al are basically superb. Love the graphics, historical references, and all the little details you discuss about your journeys. A very well balanced and enjoyable presentation. Safe travels and God bless!

@FromtheWindowSeat 7 месяцев назад

That’s wonderful to hear. Thank you!

@kymmoulds 10 месяцев назад

Again another great review. Take a bow and a BIG thumbs UP. Please keep then coming as they both very informative and enjoyable.

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so much! ☺️

@joshgibson3807 10 месяцев назад

Great video I absolutely love it the train journey is amazing and stunning views too

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Josh. Yes, the scenery is great. Cheers!

@sarbaazchabahar 10 месяцев назад

Truly a stunning beautiful country. Thank you for sharing✌️👍

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

My pleasure 😊

@heathertruskinger6214 10 месяцев назад

Amazing report. And great to see those sleeper chairs reviewed. Hubby wants to try them, but I must admit, I dunno if I couldn't put up with the snoring, grunts, and snorts, of other passengers ( let alone my snoring hubby😂), while I tried to sleep...I think I would need a cabin, with a bed. Mind you, those seats did look mighty comfy in day mode, as well as night mode.!

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Heather! They’re definitely comfortable. Just don’t forget earplugs. 🤣

@gwentong9715 10 месяцев назад

😊😀🌏🖥️📱🎧👌 For Years I traveled on This Train. ❤😊 Enjoyed the ride immensely 👌👍👏

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Very cool. Thank you! Glad you liked it. ☺️

@richardcaldwell9160 4 месяца назад

Another great video Adam. The food looks very nice too

@FromtheWindowSeat 4 месяца назад

Thanks Richard!

@ralphsmith1170 4 месяца назад

I wish that they still called the train the Sunlander. It was an iconic train!

@FromtheWindowSeat 4 месяца назад

Would have loved to try the Sunlander.

@allenzhang9900 10 месяцев назад

long time no see again, really love it❤

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Great to hear. Thank you! 🙏

@peterkwiatkowskiNZ 10 месяцев назад

Another great video presentation with additional information of the route

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so much Peter. Cheers!

@Syulang-nt4kj 5 месяцев назад

I'm from NSW, but I love you so much, QLD :) Plus also, got family from there, so it's not betraying anyone :D

@FromtheWindowSeat 5 месяцев назад

Ha - nice!

@marlenekingdon482 2 месяца назад

Helpful and very professional. Thanks.😊

@FromtheWindowSeat 2 месяца назад

Thank you!

@theaustraliantrainspotter 10 месяцев назад

I’m so lucky I have this train and the Kuranda scenic railway as my local trains

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Lucky indeed! 😊

@gregorymiller7828 10 месяцев назад

loving every minute thanks

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Lovely to hear. Thank you!

@gregbowen617 10 месяцев назад

Great video Adam - having travelled on the Sunlander many times between Cairns, (where I grew up) and Brisbane on our way to Melbourne, this is a journey I would do again in an instant...We always had a family room and there was a dining car in those days (late 60's to late 70's), but it seemed sooo slow to a kid back then! Cheers from an Cairns expat...

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Greg. I’d have loved to be able to take the Sunlander for comparison. Sounds like an adventure. Cheers!

@sarfrazahmad3223 2 месяца назад

Austrailia is a clean. Well mannered people educated country It is well able to live here trains give clean and delecious dishes. Thanks for giving a look of austrailia

@FromtheWindowSeat 2 месяца назад

Glad it was useful. Thanks!

@tennillecarter79 6 месяцев назад

I live in Edmonton, 10km of Gordonvale and that bought Yeats to my eyes again how beautiful homeland is; by rail and car! You captured Cairns and NQ in a way that not is not known or seen before. First time I came to Cairns was on the now deleted and old Sunlander train 25 years ago. The train looks amazing these days as it's upgraded immensely but the scenery especially still looks as beautiful as ever. That's why I moved to Cairns local area again. Aesthetically beautiful akd cheap!!! Not all of Cairns flood affected. Love Cairns!❤ Amd Train travel. Want to catch train to Townsville ❤❤❤

@FromtheWindowSeat 6 месяцев назад

Great to hear that. Would have loved to experience the Sunlander. Thank you and cheers!

@davidhorner3139 10 месяцев назад

Another enjoyable video adam

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Many thanks David!

@grouchogroucho7743 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for another great video. I did the trip in the old Sunlander many years ago and by my calculations it took about 38 hours. We left Roma Street station at around 4:00pm on a Friday and I stepped off the train in Cairns on Sunday morning at about 6:00am. But as you say, a sleeper cabin is definitely the way to go. Keep the video coming.

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Sounds like a real adventure. Thanks for watching!

@anjummirza1452 4 месяца назад

Excellent information and narration. Australia is beautiful and the people...

@FromtheWindowSeat 4 месяца назад

Thank you. Lovely to hear.

@helenmonk6187 10 месяцев назад

Next year I'm going back on the same train from Brisbane to Cairns I've been on it before and it was wonderful I would fully recommend it to everyone to do at least once in their lives the food was wonderful the view was wonderful and the entertainment was wonderful next time I go I won't get the bed made into a bed as it was pretty nice lift the way it was you can easily fall asleep in it

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Happy to hear that. Hope your upcoming journey is equally enjoyable. 😊

@erinstevens9953 10 месяцев назад

Another great video! I'd love to travel on this train one day :)

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Thank you! You should. 😊

@viviendockerty5822 7 месяцев назад

Innisfail Station is absolutely brilliant.

@FromtheWindowSeat 7 месяцев назад

Yes, it’s lovely.

@again5162 9 месяцев назад

When I was 16 I travelled the whole way back from the Gold Coast with no money, good thing they had free tea and biscuits

@FromtheWindowSeat 9 месяцев назад

Nice!

@ronsmith2241 10 месяцев назад

I've lived in Qld almost all my life, I've never been on the Spirit of Queensland. Thanks. Good video.

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Cheers!

@dylanpegg7726 10 месяцев назад

Loved watching this. Born and raised in QLD and miss the scenery and weather most of all. Also a rail travel enthusiast myself so this wears a great watch! Thank you :)

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Wonderful to hear. Glad you liked it.

@seesaw1853 9 месяцев назад

i grew up in cairns and only got to see this train from the outside so its very nice to see what it's like to ride it :]

@FromtheWindowSeat 9 месяцев назад

Happy to help. 😊

@johnhaynes710 14 дней назад

I did this journey when it was the Sunlander. In fact, I think there were two trains at that time, the Sunlander and the Queenslander. The Queenslander had both standard and first class carriages. I think it was a better journey with a loco and carriages as you had a nice big lounge car, with your food in a dining car. Similar to that on the Indian Pacific before it became a hotel Train.

@FromtheWindowSeat 13 дней назад

Would have loved to try the Sunlander.

@louiserawle8999 10 месяцев назад

The Tilt train is great.

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Yes, it’s a very comfortable train. 😊

@mfitzgerald130 7 месяцев назад

Fantastic 👍✨

@FromtheWindowSeat 7 месяцев назад

Glad you liked it. 😃

@robinbricel2231 5 месяцев назад

Love the commentary. I'm planning a trip to Cairns and your video really helped me.

@FromtheWindowSeat 5 месяцев назад

Thank you! Happy to hear that.

@beverleyhicks2952 10 месяцев назад

Wow. I took the old Sunlander on this route as a kid to go to Expo 88. Still live in Cairns and always fly but this vid has convinced me to take rail next trip. Thank you.

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

So good to hear. Hope you enjoy the trip!

@ckzf1842 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for this very informative, lovely video 🙏

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Glad you liked it. 🙏

@WantYaLovin 6 месяцев назад

Loved the Sunlander’s sleeper cabins!!!

@FromtheWindowSeat 6 месяцев назад

Would have loved to try that train.

@Chrisjewell 10 месяцев назад

Great video once again!

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@exploreearth6275 4 месяца назад

The sceneries looks super incredible

@FromtheWindowSeat 4 месяца назад

Cheers!

@Trainviking Месяц назад

Great detailed video I really think Australia needs more trains.

@FromtheWindowSeat Месяц назад

Thank you. Agreed!

@RiverDanube 10 месяцев назад

A great review you covered everything so well

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@johnsaunders8315 10 месяцев назад

The Sunlander used to have sleeper cars. We travelled that a lot during my childhood and certainly is a better option when compared to the bed seats.

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

That would have been great. Cheers!

@glendalevers6555 10 месяцев назад

Sleeping car, where better

@Just_a_ghost713 9 месяцев назад

To this day I still miss the old sunlander.

@lilfloss7 10 месяцев назад

thanks for another awesome video - I am so excited for your next one on the Indian Pacific!!

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

You’re welcome. I’m working on the next one now but it’s a mammoth task. Haha!

@lilfloss7 10 месяцев назад

@@FromtheWindowSeat haha i can imagine! the amount of detail and care you put into your videos is truly impressive

@jocee569 10 месяцев назад

Great video - thanks.

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Glad you liked it. Cheers!

@bachngocto6368 8 месяцев назад

I love train journey , live in Auckland. I also would definitely love to visit Northern Queensland one day. Just discover your channel recently and really re-ignite my love of train traveling

@FromtheWindowSeat 8 месяцев назад

Yes, Queensland is beautiful. Hope you make it across the ditch soon!

@graemeorr8121 6 месяцев назад

Great vid. The Tilt Train is a funny thing. Like slow flying; not like the expansive old Sunlander, where you could move around. TBH it has the same problems as flying - eg if your rail bed is by the doors/toilets, you'll find it hard to sleep. There's also no escaping the Grey Nomads who dominate long distance tourist train travel in Oz. In first class to Townsville or Cairns, they start drinking like teens at about 3pm, then hit their beds about 7:30 to 8pm, then snore until their bladders turn them into toilet seekers all night long!

@graemeorr8121 6 месяцев назад

Worth noting that for $15 per leg, you can take a bicycle on the long distance trains' baggage cars, throughout Queensland. Given how flat places like Longreach, Mt Isa, Townsville etc are, it's a great option. Within about 10 mins of alighting you have your handlebars and pedals re-fixed and you're off.

@FromtheWindowSeat 6 месяцев назад

Yes, the Tilt Train certainly has its quirks. I didn’t know that about bikes - handy! Cheers.

@MagdaPeggy 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for a good documentary.

@FromtheWindowSeat 9 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@waynekerr7838 10 месяцев назад

can't wait to see the Indian Pacific video ! great video by the way this one :)

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so much!

@chrismckellar9350 10 месяцев назад

I have traveled on the Spirit of Queensland travelling railbed from Brisbane to Cairns, during Summer when Queensland was suffering from a drought. Had a great onboard crew, meals where good and had no problem with the 'railbed' concept. The only issue with the bed configuration is the 'fold down' concept as oppose to the reclining 'fold out' option that most airline business class seats have, making sleeping difficult. I didn't have an issue with the 25 hour travel time. I do agree that the cafe cafe is busy day and night mainly from passengers travelling in Economy.

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

That’s good to hear. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. Cheers!

@Him_He_Me 9 месяцев назад

There's nothing better than those old train stations with all the beautiful plants. l love it so much. lve never heard of the pyramid race. What an amazing train, lm really impressed. ld love to go to Cairns and back (Roma St Brisbane), but l'd love to do it with my family (adult/teen kiddos). ls there any train that still has the cabins?? Gosh l remember when train travel was free for those on concession, one use per year. Now its not. What a shame.

@FromtheWindowSeat 9 месяцев назад

Yes, those stations are beautiful. There are still sleeper trains with private cabins including the Spirit of the Outback, The Ghan and the Indian Pacific.

@Him_He_Me 9 месяцев назад

@@FromtheWindowSeatOh right... The Ghan is still around? l'll have to check that one out. Thanks!! Btw... those chair beds looked great

@FromtheWindowSeat 9 месяцев назад

@@Him_He_Me Yep. It’s quite expensive though. This is one of my earlier videos: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CUqyK0o9Uvo.htmlsi=TRF5atp4iMWPQUZ7

@robertgarland9342 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for this great video on the Spirit of Qld. My elderly parents travelled on it from Nambour to Innisfail and back a couple of years ago and they were sitting in the very last 2 seats at the back of the train in car G going north. 22 Hrs which was their travel time is a long time in Economy class for 2x 75 yo elderly people and Mum and Dad said they would never do it again in economy class but if they had a cabin or sleeper arrangement they would think about it. I can't imagine myself doing it in economy class either but would be happy to try it with the same sleeper you had.

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Thank you! Yes, 22 hours sitting up is a long time. Definitely worth the upgrade to a RailBed. Cheers.

@jase851 9 месяцев назад

im doing this same thing next year to get to brissy then from there to the summernats, also moved to cairns when i was 12 and came up on the sunlander, as a kid it was frightening but honestly a great time

@FromtheWindowSeat 9 месяцев назад

Nice!

@mustlovedogs5569 9 месяцев назад

Save time just fly for prob less

@boweandrew3 10 месяцев назад

Great video as always

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@davidshepherd265 10 месяцев назад

In my younger years I was a regular on the Electric Tilt Trains, done Bundaberg to Rocky and Bundaberg to Brisbane dozens upon dozens of times. Was very interesting to see Cairns - Rocky. I recall the electric Tilt Trains at least used to go faster, but they take a lot more care now and go a fair bit slower after the couple of derailments that have happened over the years.

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Sounds fun. It’s a pity the trains can’t reach their top speed as much anymore.

@paulw4090 10 месяцев назад

Thanks, very informative 😊 and it was nice to see my apartment block on your arrival at Roma St

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful! Wow - you’re in a great location then! 👌

@irenefiggess1852 10 месяцев назад

Very enjoyable video, just subscribed to watch more, thankyou and best wishes from New Zealand

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Wonderful to hear. Thank you!

@dmac___ 10 месяцев назад

I travel the same route on my commute from the north to the city (and back), and regularly see the train pass in the afternoon at central. Never realised it took so long to make its trip!

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Oh cool.

@louiserawle8999 10 месяцев назад

I have been on them,I lived in Mackay.

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Nice!

@gregspencer7111 10 месяцев назад

Recently travelled this route and found sadly, that the railbeds had passed their use by date as they were as hard as the hobs of hell and fellow passengers were less than respectful when shuffling thru to amenities. Additionally the beds were very tight width wise preventing one from movement of the arms and legs. Unlikely to use again. On a positive note, the meals, scenery and seats when upright were very good. The staff were exceptionally great. Arrival into Brisbane was almost 2 hours late forcing the train to be delayed on sidings for freight and later commuter trains as we had lost our slot Not bad but not so good overall. Cheers

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Sorry to hear about your experience. Yes, there are certainly pros and cons. Cheers!

@titchsmythe393 10 месяцев назад

@rostallar4243 10 месяцев назад

I have travelled this train to Mackay, the only thing I found wrong is that when the beds are in place is that if you have to go to the bathroom at night, if by the window you have to climb over the person beside you, not so good. Love the relaxed travel of the train.

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Yes, I wouldn’t fancy being a solo traveller in one of the side-by-side RailBeds. Cheers!

@arokh72 4 месяца назад

I'm inspired to take this trip, just not sure if I want to take it north or south. The rail bed pricing doesn't seem too bad, when you consider it includes meals. I still can't get over Caboolture being a northern suburb of Brisbane. The last time I visited the area, in 1990, Caboolture was considered the southern edge of the Sunshine Coast.

@FromtheWindowSeat 4 месяца назад

Happy to hear that. I’m sure both directions will have their benefits. Cheers!

@user-zs8he6gx3m 10 месяцев назад

Nice content !🎉

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Thank you! 😊

@lachlancook6718 10 месяцев назад

So interesting. I live in Townsville but work away in Mackay, and I pass the northbound Spirit of Qld every Thursday

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Well there you go. Cheers!

@krisjustin3884 10 месяцев назад

Love your train videos! Any thoughts about reviewing the Westlander? :)

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Thank you! Hopefully one day. 🤞

@lukeyoung4635 10 месяцев назад

Mate I’ve been on this train several times and also the railbed seat definitely worth buying

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Great to hear. Cheers!

@michaelformaini7053 10 месяцев назад

Adam, what a perfectly timed journey review! I have a Canadian friend arriving in Cairns next week and he is booked southbound on the Spirit of Queensland on Sunday 10th September. When he eventually gets to Melbourne later this month, it will be interesting to get his feedback on the journey. Now I see another Canadian friend has just released a review on one of his domestic rail journeys, so over to him.(DownieLive if you haven't already guessed)🙂🙂🙂

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Hi Michael. That’s great to hear. Hope your friend enjoys his trip although I doubt the scenery on the Spirit of Queensland will quite live up to the Rocky Mountaineer. 😜

@Benjamin.Jamin. Месяц назад

Crazy this train manages to be this big and fast on 3' 6" track!

@FromtheWindowSeat Месяц назад

Ha! Trusty narrow gauge. 🤣

@Jenson-Brisbane 7 месяцев назад

This is an Amazing video and I agree QR should put more money towards the Spirt of Queensland to cut down on travel time and the delays. Also you should try the Inlander or Westlander.👍

@FromtheWindowSeat 7 месяцев назад

Thanks so much! Definitely keen to try those.

@snmnmidld6203 9 месяцев назад

Saw my primary school in gordonvale! St michaels, great little town! From cairns

@FromtheWindowSeat 9 месяцев назад

Nice! Thanks for watching! 😊

@craigsmith9636 7 месяцев назад

I wish Amtrak offered RailBeds or something similar here in the US! They seem like a good value - less private than a cabin but a little less expensive too.

@FromtheWindowSeat 7 месяцев назад

Yes. I guess they’re a good compromise. 🤔

@quakxy_dukx 9 месяцев назад

I returned to Cairns from Brisbane on the train just 3 days ago. I’ve still yet to decide if it was better or worse than the trip down. On the way down, the aircon wasn’t working in most of the cars (it was fine in the car I was in) so they stopped in Townsville where we waited on the platform for 6 hours while they figured out what to do, then stayed the night at quite a nice 4 star hotel, only to get on a bus the next morning where we spent the next 19 hours.

@FromtheWindowSeat 9 месяцев назад

Oh dear - that’s not good! 😧

@ewengillies9826 9 месяцев назад

That's Qld Rail for you. Govt does not maintain the servicee for travellers and tourists alike. Wish they the overpaid pollies would learn some things from their many juntas to Japan about rail systems. Money wasted on consultants would go a long way to fixing the mountain of problems. Bushyboy Oz.

@johnhaynes710 13 дней назад

There is real potential for this Line if Queensland Railway upgraded the line made it overhead electric all the way and even thought about making it standard gauge it’s potential for a good high-speed line along this route which would make the journey from to Townsville and Cairns much more competitive with flying. in some parts of Australia they are investing heavily in rail infrastructure but yet again it seems Queensland is going at it in a very half hearted way.

@FromtheWindowSeat 13 дней назад

Yes, definitely.

@viviendockerty5822 7 месяцев назад

Just planning a small holiday in 2024.

@FromtheWindowSeat 7 месяцев назад

Excellent!

@damonroberts7372 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for uploading this honest and thorough review of the Spirit of Queensland experience. I've been thinking about doing this trip, but was hesitant after some less than pleasant journeys on NSW's CountryLink (now TrainLink) rail service. TBH, I think I'm just going to fly to Cairns (and feel guilty about my carbon footprint).

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Glad the video as helpful. Yes, it’s a tough decision.

@damonroberts7372 10 месяцев назад

@@FromtheWindowSeat - right after I watched your video, I thought, "Hey, Americans are forever complaining about Amtrak, I wonder how the experience compares?" So I watched another review of the California Zephyr (Chicago to San Fran) route... and wow, Qld Rail needs to lift their game. :)

@brianbuzzen 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for such an informative video. I would not like the idea of some allocated person sleeping in the rail bed next to me either !

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful. Yes, if travelling solo, being located on the left hand side with the two RailBeds next to each other, wouldn’t be great. 🥴

@petergraham2229 10 месяцев назад

Great video as always, looking forward to the next one. Do you have a curtain or anything similar with the rail bed?

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Thank you. There are curtains on the windows but not around the RailBeds.

@bearcubdaycare 9 месяцев назад

I had no idea there was a train from Cairns to Brisbane; I wonder if it was there back when i visited. I'll have to try it next time I'm there. A train from Bergen to Oslo has similar sleeper seats.

@FromtheWindowSeat 9 месяцев назад

It’s been running since 2013. Before that The Sunlander travelled the same route.

@justinebarker3706 10 месяцев назад

Do the Bellarine railway in Queenscliff Victoria plz, btw great video!

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Thank you! Yes, I’m keen to try that.

@helenmorley8016 10 месяцев назад

The railbeds are better than an economy class seat on a plane to Europe. No privacy there either. Just wear an eye mask and good earplugs. The food looks fine. Just enjoy the experience. Excellent video Adam 👏👏

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Yes, good suggestions. Glad you liked the video. 😊

@lindak8664 10 месяцев назад

Thats one of the train trips i’d like to take. Such lovely scenery. Not too sure i’d like the openness of the beds. As you say, i’d rather be snoring in semi private than sitting up in economy though.

@FromtheWindowSeat 10 месяцев назад

Happy to hear this. Hope you get the opportunity to try it.