The Prospector | A gold class train? | Travel to Kalgoorlie

[@Whocares792]

Recent hobby of mine is to look up railways across the globe, I’m a frequent Amtrak user and wanted to see how other nations consistently outclass the USA. Excellent content 😊

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Welcome aboard! Australia is not dissimilar to the USA in that the interstate rail network is very much driven by freight. Australians also love their cars like Americans so it’s a mixed bag with trains here. 🤔

[@phil4977]

I grew up in Kalgoorlie and would take the prospector to Perth as a 15 year old back in the early 80’s. Great memories

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Sounds wonderful!

[@linhofmann4913]

Sept is the best month for this trip...the fields of canola are in flower and the scenery is green for the first 4 hrs

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Sounds great! 😍

[@kyookatomeaki9600]

Hello, Adam. I'm Tomeaki Kyooka from Japan. "The Prospector" is the nice trains of the TransWA. I've watched this one of The Prospector and The Australind too. Thank you for the information. And your You-Tube is very nice for the travelers. I sometimes take the trains when I travel in foreign countries. I like travelling by the trains. I'm looking forward to watch your next You-Tube. Have the nice trips all the time! Cheers!!

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Hello Tomeaki. Thank you for the kind comments - so glad you liked the videos! :) Travelling by train is for the most part a lovely and relaxing way to get around. Take care.

[@trace8153]

just come out to aus we will love you and help you

[@mrmullett1067]

I never knew about the Meckering quake. Some great photos on line of the fault line and rail damage. I'm from New Zealand and we experience them regularly. Nice piece of info Adam thanks for that.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Glad it was helpful. Yes, I learnt a lot about your fault lines after riding the Coastal Pacific. The damage to that line was incredible.

[@RingLordSonic]

I think Transwa should do a trial run of extending the service onto Esperance during summer. I like you vid presentation of the prossie btw

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Yes, that would be great. Thank you!

[@grantporebski7048]

Umm they already have the track from Perth to Albany, more work to be done to Esperance, but I agree

[@amtrakharry]

Another great video Adam !!! I was amazed how good the buffet menue was !!! Thank you for sharing this with us Adam...:):):)

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks so much Harry! 😊

[@amandajane8227]

Good to see this and realize I could get the train to Adelaide, then coach to Kalgoorlie and back onto the train to Perth. It is wonderful to know that there is a reasonably priced way to get to Perth by rail for people like me who cannot afford the $oooo on the Indian pacific.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Glad it helped. Hope you enjoy the trip!

[@saggo1712]

Been on it once and absolutely loved it.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Nice!

[@astra6712]

What a brilliant train! We have steamfest in the hunter this weekend!!

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Glad you like it. Enjoy Steamfest!

[@RenegadeRanga]

The difference in gauge width throughout Australia is a joke. You can travel the entire European continent because of how they organise their tracks. However in Australia you have to change all over the place. Great video mate.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you! Yes, the break of gauge (as it used to be called) between states is quite an incredible story and one which has left us with an unfortunate legacy. 🤔

[@andyrob3259]

I really enjoy meals on trains. Fun.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Same. Not sure why … but eating on trains is so enjoyable. 😁

[@pichdinadara3056]

Nice to see your view

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you!

[@qfa330]

My friend was doing the Crew Announcements from Merredin to Kalgoorlie ! When I did this trip I didn't use the back seat entertainment... just looked out the window !

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Oh cool. The Kalgoorlie crew seemed very friendly. Yeah, the window is often the best entertainment. ;)

[@maureen8966]

Hi Adam thank you for taking us on your trip to kalgoolie hope you enjoy your stay. Train looked comfortable lucky you had both seats.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Hi Maureen. Thank you. Yes, it was a great trip. Safely home in Adelaide now.

[@jeanettecooper925]

Hello Adam, This is an excellent presentation, as usual. I like the little extras you give us, eg the lady being told off by the guard for running over to the bakery.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Hi Jeanette. Thank you. Glad you appreciated that detail. 😉

[@sonjakrohn4303]

Enjoying your reviews! Rode the Prospector back in Dec 2018. Thoroughly enjoyable and easy train trip.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Great to hear that - thank you!

[@diegohurwitz]

Hi Adam, this is my third video I watch for your collection and it is wonderful! I thoroughly enjoy the calm pace you narrate each portion, great editing and details. Love it . Thank you for sharing it.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Lovely to hear that. Thank you!

[@ryansofly]

Absolutely loved it! How many times can I like this? Hahaha... That lady deserved to be left behind. Some people just don't listen, do they? Lol

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks Ryan! The worst part of it was she appeared to be a chaperone with the school group. So much for being a role model! :P

[@rogertull8888]

I USED TO DRIVE THE OLD PROSPECTOR, I DID KALGOORLIE TO PERTH IN ABOUT 5 1/2 ONLY ONE STOP TO CHANGE STAFF

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Wow - that would have been a great job!

[@rogertull8888]

@@FromtheWindowSeat DRIVING THE PROSPECTOR WAS GREAT, IT WAS ALL THE SLOW FREIGHT TRAINS THAT WAS A DRAG TO DO

[@shanellstrehlow7110]

Totally awesome.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks!

[@tonyahohepa2046]

Thank you for sharing your journeys

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

My pleasure!

[@soulgirl22]

Thanks for your lovely and very informative video of the Prospector. My friend and I are travelling on it in a couple of weeks to Kalgoorlie and are very exited.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Glad you liked it. Happy to hear that … hope you enjoy it too!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Great vlog Adam!

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks Paul! Great to get the feedback. ☺️

[@TrevorSampson1955]

Thank you, I found it informative and enjoyed watching it

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you so much!

[@DiscoveryBalochistan]

Nice video, lots of great info. Thanks✌️⭐✨

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you - glad you liked it! :)

[@sarbaazchabahar]

Thank you for sharing amazing videos. Cheers🍻

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Glad you like them. 😊

[@sbose64]

didnt know prospector exists, despite being an avid australia aficionado. it is the indian pacific cut short into half. with usual australian travel sophistication and your detailed commentary that is a delight.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Many thanks!

[@moazking176]

Loved your review thanks ❤

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Great to hear. Thank you!

[@lesliebishop3516]

Well told story, keep up the good work

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you!

[@markshen3280]

I had never visited Australia 🇦🇺 , but I wish to visit Australia 🇦🇺 one day in the future 😉

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

You should. 😊

[@MichaelTavares]

Your videos are very good. I just subscribed! Thanks for the wonderful Australian train content!

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

It’s wonderful to hear that. Thank you!

[@williamlee0]

Thank you for pronouncing 'kilometre' correctly! :)

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Cheers. I remember that from when I did a subject in radio journalism many years ago. ;)

[@Tysxno]

Quite a lot of work happening here in Perth in 2023! Two new lines expected to near completion, first new trains (C Series) are currently in testing, and many new stations and station upgrades! Hopefully next time you’ll be able to experience all our new services

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Sounds fantastic! Looking forward to checking it all out. 😊

[@ngchikit]

Thanks for the good video. I think given the limited offerings in the buffet car, it will make sense for Merredin restaurants and bakeries to bring their goods to the platform for sale to the passengers during the train's brief stop at the station.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Yes, that would be great. 😋

[@graham2954]

Done this trip for work a couple of years ago and my friend in Merredin brought us stovies and pizza. Was very welcome compared to the guff on offer.

[@eprohoda]

mr~wow~ cool recording,

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you so much! :)

[@Shizznickles]

These videos are so interesting 👍 btw it’s James wills son

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Hey James - thank you! So glad you like them! 😀

[@casperblackcat1975]

Would love to see this kind of train operate on the Mildura line here In Victoria.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Would be cool but they’re committed to VLocities.

[@liss441]

Nice little train

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

It is. 😊

[@LittleJimmyR]

Nice! I’m Aussie, from Vic so I would like to go on more trains in other states.Been on the G:Link in QLD as well but never been to Perth.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you! Definitely worth the trip across the country. 😉

[@tomh1610]

Hello Adam. Thankyou for your video. Please do not think my comment is overly negative, but I could not watch consistently beyond the introduction because of the music. The natural sounds of the train journey would be much more enjoyable. I was excited to watch another Prospector video to get a new perspective after watching Rory Ding's video on the same journey. His video was also shot about a year ago. Incidentally, his video has no music and has 3 times as many views. I think these two things are related. Loud, 'Generic KZbin' music detracts greatly from your informative commentary. The content in your video is inherently interesting and the music just makes it hard to hear and jangles the nerves. It was nice to see the screens working correctly!

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks for your feedback. Music is very subjective and I receive as many comments praising the music as disparaging it. However, I think the issue with music in some of my videos is that the music was too loud - it needed to be more subtle. This has improved in my more recent videos. The issue with using raw audio is that it is often unpleasant (babies screaming etc). In terms of my videos Vs Rory … my analysis is that the highest views generally comes down to who published the video first. My video about the Great Southern for example, which has background music, has more views than his. Regardless, I appreciate the feedback and will bear it in mind.

[@tomh1610]

Thank you for listening to my feedback Adam. Yes, perhaps if the music were lower in the mix it would help, especially while you were talking. I see what you are saying about unusable location audio. I did not realize that the race to publish extended to train videos! I suppose the viewership eventually feeds into itself, since people who watch one series of train videos will probably be recommended another series eventually by the algorithm. I will check out your more recent videos. Thanks again.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

@@tomh1610 It definitely helps if your video is the only one of its type about a particular train etc, gives you a big advantage with the algorithm. If you’d like to see a video with more raw audio and less music, check out my video about the Kuranda Scenic Railway. The train sounds were easy to use in that video. 😊

[@axan50transportproductions]

When Rory travelled on the Prospector,some features on the TV screen weren't working.Good to see that TransWA has rectified them.It is also good to see the Prospector from a different POV.That woman at Merredin really deserved to be left behind for not abiding by the emphasised warning by the crew.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you - really appreciate that. I know that a few people had to ask the crew to reset their TV screens during the journey but most of them seemed to work (mine froze towards the end but as I was happy just watching the scenery, I decided not to trouble the staff). Yeah - there's always at least one person who decides to break the rules! Thanks for watching.

[@axan50transportproductions]

@@FromtheWindowSeat No worries.Just subscribed to your channel😁.Australia has some really underrated trains like this.

[@axan50transportproductions]

The last I had travelled on an Australian train was back in 2009 when I was very young on then CountryLinks from Mel-Syd. I remember that day very vividly when I greeted the staff as “Gday mate” and she was so impressed that she gave me a small brownie. I have never forgotten that day. So rewatching Australian trains virtually here has really helped me reminisce those good ol’ days😀

[@jirrs]

Unfortunately, the food on Australian train is quite sad. It should have been called a microwave meal instead of a hot meal.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

True! Although on some trains such the the NSW CountryLink they use convection ovens, which take longer but deliver a slightly better result.

[@cplbruiser8267]

I have never heard of people poking fun at SA wines and they are the best.

[@ABTrainsYT]

If only we saw more regional trains in WA other than the current two 😕

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Yes, that would be great. Although you still have it better than where I live, South Australia, where there are none. 😔

[@Raptor50aus]

Great video, I'm from Perth and have used the Prospector. Curious there were no masks worn onboard and this video is from Nov 2021?

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you! Re masks: No because WA was considered COVID-free at the time.

[@andreawoelke]

"Friendly staff"? The announcements sounded quite brusk. Maybe that's WA for you. Interesting to see the passenger coach behind the 2 engines in the freight train. It shows the staff have to be accommodated somewhere when there is nowhere to change them.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

The Perth-based guard was a bit brusk at times but all the other staff (who managed the buffet etc) plus the Kalgoorlie-based crew were all super friendly.

[@lachlanbaker2031]

That passenger coach on the freight train is a crew car. It provides accomodation for drivers whilst travelling over the Nullarbor

[@indranibd85]

Can you do Sydney suburban train review

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

We’ll see 🤔

[@heathertruskinger6214]

I just saw this.....thank you. It's definitely another way of breaking up flight times between Perth and the eastern seaboard. I presume there is only one class of travel ? What rows would you recommend for people who need more leg room for disability reasons ?

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Yes, there’s only one class of travel. If you advise them of your disability when booking, they should be able to book you appropriate seats. I’m not sure which seats have the most legroom. Hope you enjoy the trip!

[@heathertruskinger6214]

@@FromtheWindowSeat thanks,🤗

[@alexthompson5275]

27:36. Off to Port Kembla via Melbourne as it's the more suited route there and won't go near Sydney

[@shalininaicker]

Does the train actually do much 160km/h cruising ?

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

I couldn’t really say for how long it maintains that speed. There are certainly stretches but unsure as a percentage.

[@simonf8902]

Check out the original standard gauge Prospector of the 1970s !

[@watransprotobservations]

This train is named after my ancestor; Patrick Hannan He was a gold Prospector in Kalgoorlie, given the train is gold, called the Prospector and goes to Kalgoorlie

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

😉

[@David_P132]

Paddy Hannan - famous name in Oz history.

[@timosha21]

Choo choo! I'm a train and I approve this video and would like to wish you a happy new year choo choo!

[@TransportVideosAU]

Enjoyed that review of the prospector, I use to be a rail attendant on as Perth crew. Some passengers like that woman for an example should be been left behind in the first place.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Oh wow - nice! Yeah, there's always one, isn't there ... and the worst part is she appeared to be a chaperone with the school group. Not exactly a great role model!

[@markshen3280]

Australia 🇦🇺 is famous not only for its vineyards and wines, but I know that their beef 🥩 mis the best 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😀😀😀

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Ha - thanks! 😋

[@grantporebski7048]

Big rush to get alcohol lol, merridin bakery is one of the best in wa, but I wouldn’t risk it lol

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Yep - haha. Keen to try the Merredin Bakery one day! If only they had a little stall set up for the train’s arrival. 😋

[@jasonhowe1697]

that green steamer pulls the hotham alley train once or twice a year rail to Esperance would nice cthough being a major freight corridor i doubt there be enough scheduler time for the service to exist As for speed that is defined the condition of the track you might see close to top speed between perth northam or perth to merredin from merrdin to kal you might 50k'm/h or less untile you get past southern cross

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Ah - good to know.

[@Wog68]

Your videos are nice and somewhat informative. But riding every train in australia is expensive unless you are hired and paid for it, isn’t it? Have you considered dubbing your videos in various languages? This could be useful to tourist industry.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

I guess it’s relative. Prices are not particularly expensive if you earn Australian dollars. I’ve not thought about that but worth considering. Cheers!

[@88jerryw88]

You were unlucky with the seat. Those bulkhead seats have much less legroom. I just went on that service and the entertsinmemt system still keeps locking up

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

I think I was both lucky and unlucky … the seat next to me was empty for the whole journey, whereas almost all other seats were occupied. Yeah, the entertainment system struggled a bit. 🤔

[@indranibd85]

From central to lepington

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

That would be an unusual trip report video. 🤔

[@rileycummaudo8612]

I’ve actually seen the prospector in Carrabin

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Oh cool.

[@rileycummaudo8612]

@@FromtheWindowSeat because my pop used to live there and in 2017 I went down to a level crossing and saw it

[@runningtap12]

It might be me, but why would people want to watch tv when they can look out of the window at scenery? Why else would you go by train? LOL

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Ha! A lot of people don’t appreciate scenery is my experience. 🤔

[@jonathancox2907]

Why is the voice over from the USA??

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Pretty sure the conductor had an Irish rather than an American accent. 🤔

[@jonathancox2907]

Whatever.

[@ACDZ123]

​@jonathancox2907 it's Irish ya goose 😂

[@haydencooper_]

Great video. Can air pods connect to the in car entertainment?

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Unfortunately not. I think it’s only a traditional mini headphone socket.

[@null5909]

Idk about you but I’ve never seen Bluetooth on a train or an aircraft before 😅

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

@@null5909 Me neither - but it sounds like a good idea given how common Bluetooth devices are now. And it's definitely coming: www.executivetraveller.com/news/cutting-the-cable-airlines-roll-out-bluetooth-for-inflight-movies

[@perthtransportguyz]

Apparently they were supposed to be running the original prospectors at Xmas 2021 for 50 yr

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Oh wow - that would be amazing. So they're preserved somewhere?

[@perthtransportguyz]

@@FromtheWindowSeat um pretty sure

[@ianmorris7485]

None of the original Prospector rail cars are preserved. A couple are still extant but are used by Department of Fire and Emergency Services for training purposes and are unlikely to be in any condition to be preserved by the time DFES are finished with them. The others were scrapped upon withdrawal.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

@@ianmorris7485 That’s very sad to hear. Oh well.

[@Chooky88]

The old 90s Prospector was sop slow. 10 hours

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

True.

[@issievdhorst]

seen

[@joangray2897]

Shame their entertainment does not work properly. Also have to watch the same thing over and over month after month as well if it is working. Needs some work done on it.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Fair call.

[@j.096]

Rory ding clone

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

I guess that's a compliment? 🤔

[@ACDZ123]

Trans WA 🌈 so what is it ,a boy train or a girl train ? 🤣

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Neither. It’s gender neutral. 💁

[@brettbrett9973]

no room to move

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

I guess it’s a bit limited. 🤔

[@chartphred1]

Longest most boring trip ever, especially if you get stuck in the seat with no windows!

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

To each their own! :P

[@juliansaliba4697]

A good enjoyable video until “ a lot of people poke fun at Adelaide, but the wine was from the Barossa Valley, which was very good!”. This was a totally irrelevant and ridiculous comment to make in the context of a very good train video. A total turn off ! Adelaide has just been voted the world’s 3rd best liveable city and Australia’s 1st !!

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Sorry to spoil it for you. 😬 I’m an Adelaide boy and unfortunately Adelaide is the butt of a lot of jokes. I think we have an inferiority complex as a result. 😂😂

[@andyrob3259]

Looking at that crowd it certainly strikes me they are not really capable of ‘just’ adding another carriage. And only building 9 carriages doesn’t strike me of any redundancy.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

As I understand it these sets can only run in two and three-car arrangements so adding an extra carriage is not possible (platforms lengths may also be an issue).

[@georgesmith6777]

Hi Adam my name George and I would like to meet you one day your back in Perth because I would like to see what I like to travel like you do and would like to be friends so I forder video I can come see your home town and maybe do same video with you

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Maybe one day. Cheers!