Travelling on the Old Ghan Railway - Pichi Richi Afghan Express Port Augusta to Quorn return

[@PichiRichiRailway]

Hi Rory, thank you on behalf of our Pichi Richi Railway volunteers for recording this informative video, and we would love to see you in Quorn again to experience our other trains. Check out our social media for updates and our website for the 2022 train schedule. #teamPRR

[@asgharjan5793]

I'm Afghan I very happy when I see that video thank you 😍😍

[@pangaea6642]

What a fact filled journey ! The short trip was one of the best filmed and narrated railway excursion I've watched in a long time.

[@suenelson9377]

Thanks!

[@RoryDing]

Thank you so much Sue!! Really appreciate your support! ☺️

[@grimbomaesai8311]

RORY ONCE AGAIN YOU HAVE DONE A VERY GREAT JOB ONE THING I ADMIRE IS YOU ALWAYS DO RESEARCH ON YOUR TRIPS AND YOU MAKE THOSE OF NOT ABLE TO DO THESE TRIPS REALY ENJOY THEM

[@benlau2045]

This is probably one of the side of Aussie that intl' tourists who are up for an adventure will quite appreciate , in the relaxed side of things I can tell. Thanks for sharing.

[@megajamluisnjaz]

Once again a beautifully presented review with stunning visuals of the Australian landscape....loved the personal touch by including your girlfriends experience on the train when she was a young passenger.👏👏👏

[@rafaelvillar6274]

This video is most competently crafted.

[@aussiejohn5835]

Hi Rory. You have produced another amazing video and going by the comments I am sure it will be very popular and your subs should increase dramatically. I remember a period in 1970's when the original Ghan train would sometimes be stranded for days when the track would suddenly flood due to heavy rain. I also remember news reports showing food and supplies being airlifted to the train. They were exciting trips with some passengers travelling during the wet season and hoping for an extended stay on the train. The new Ghan route was built to remedy this problem much to the disappointment of the more adventurous train enthusiasts. I hope you will include other steam journeys in the future such as Puffing Billy in Victoria and those recommended in the comments by your many fans. I, as always am looking forward to your next adventure regardless of the mode of travel. See you in your next video Rory.

[@MichaelTrxn]

These videos are very relaxing!

[@TMOC1977]

I was wondering if or when we would get a new video and here it is!!! So exciting!!! Your videos are the best!!!

[@hazptmedia]

The scenery, steam locomotive and heritage cars all just makes this journey absolutely spectacular! Good review Rory as always.

[@deanyoung1459]

Thanks Rory, that was lovely! We always enjoy your content. Keep it up!

[@MrAytown]

Stumbled on your channel by accident, but im glad bro cause you make me wanna travel our beautiful country! Travel safely and keep up the content 👌🏽

[@amberphoenix8608]

Thank you so much for riding this train. Ì love train travel and love to see the smaller towns in Oz. You're an amazing podcaster

[@davidlogan4329]

Rory your video is truly fascinating teaching Australians and guests a fascinating railway history sadly long lost, but wonderfully preserved to this day by the current operators. I truly am enjoying this very much indeed. Thank you so very much.

[@lindavainomae3489]

Great review Rory and it is obvious you have done a lot of reearch. This trip is on on my bucket list - I have read that the Coffee Pot combined engine/carriage is a fun ride too.

[@brilliantbutblue]

Train, Flights, Accommodation love them all Rory this brought back childhood memories myself as we visited the Pichi Richi Railway in 1980 on a family road trip across Australia, l haven't seen the Flinders Rangers or the PRR since and the scenery never ever gets old. That Cornish pasties looked so good and filled with potatoes exactly as it should be. Thanks for sharing, hope you are doing OK.👍

[@CarolgTX]

This was a great video, Rory! I love steam trains, so yes on more steam train videos! It is great to see the old interior towns and learn about their history. Those pies looked great! Now I know what I will be cooking this weekend!

[@debramage739]

Rory, that was fab, can smell the coal from here. Loved the info. When you can get to Victoria, we have some great steam rides, Thanks.

[@brilliantbutblue]

Puffing Billy is 👍

[@Nukacola38]

Got a pie review 👌🏻 absolutely satisfied! Great video again mate

[@suenelson9377]

Thanks Rory, we love your brilliant videos, we were considering doing this in April next year, it is now a definite.

[@BinkBricks]

What a stunning day trip. This looks very good, one day when SA opens up the border again this will be the first thing I will be doing! Lunch looked good too personally. Stunning journey and I would love to do it some day. Great review Rory and I can't wait for the flight review next week!

[@atcay81]

That was a lovely, interesting and informative video Mr Ding ☺️ Loved the old fashioned ticket stub and that train was so cool the way the windows open all the way down, that's freedom lol

[@heathertruskinger6214]

Soooo jealous !☺️ Fancy going to Quorn to get a Quornish pastie !😋 LoL 😂 The tender that hauled the carriages was a beauty ! A very sleek design indeed. The carriages are well restored although I think there would be some who would get a bit of a crock in their necks ! I think I prefer seating that goes across a train , better for viewing the countryside. Hey Rory, if you are ever in Castlemaine , Victoria, there is a lovely steam train run by the Victorian Goldfields Railways. It's relatively easy to reach by catching a train from Southern Cross station in Melbourne. It has an eclectic mix of carriages too that you may find interesting

[@jalbu8330]

Thank you so much brings back memories of when I visited quorn many years ago. Beautiful country.

[@darinbryant7224]

Excellent day out Rory. You have made me add another item to my train journey bucket list

[@Tasha-he1rj]

Excellent! I love trains! Thank you for taking us along on your wonderful journey. 👏👍😊

[@asinstickyfingers8295]

Just stumbled onto your channel recently and thoroughly loving it. You put in a lot of work in each vlog. Your commentary is both very informative & soothing and love the glimpses of your personality. Keep on racking the miles and safe travels Rory.

[@ronaldcornish3905]

Great vid Rory. I lived in Port Augusta from 1960 until 1969 (when we returned to the UK). We regularly drove up into the Flinders Ranges, through Pichi Richi pass and on to Quorn...where we used to go swimming at the pool there. Brought back many memories- thanks !! (Oh, I used to also get my lunch from Port Augusta station every day when I was at the High School across the road !!

[@alexwest6687]

Wow i cannot believe that Quorn is now have only like 1000 to 2000 population Good video Rory keep it up :)

[@littlemiss_76]

I enjoy watching your enthusiasm

[@localcarthief]

YES, I have been waiting for this one! Nice video.

[@BeyondNegativeOfficial]

Hello Local

[@southaussiegarbo2054]

Hello

[@LEMMYLEMON]

Hi

[@McKav]

Hi Rory, your knowledge information & commentary on the Ghan railway is excellent. I'm definitely going to go 👍🚂

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

I went on the Pichi Richi with my family back in the 1990s when trains only ran from Quorn to Woolshed Flat. The track rehabilitation between Woolshed Flat and Stirling North was completed in 1999 and the extension to Port Augusta opened in 2001. Would be good to travel the whole length now it’s operating. 😎

[@melissakenealy8868]

Hubby and I were part of the crew that was on the Old Ghan when it met the New Ghan and they travelled side by side into Port Augusta station. That was in 2001. Hubby was on the fire car and I was in 'Light' which was the refreshment car. I also spent hours on the NM 25 making her shine so bright for the day. I didn't put the flags or branches on her but she sparkled in the sun. It was an amazing experience.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

@@melissakenealy8868 Wow. That sounds great!

[@johnattersley2135]

Well done video Rory, i will put it on my "to do list" when I can get back to Australia again. To Pichi Richi Railways, nice to see the restored and working steam loco as well as the coaches.

[@TransportVideosAU]

Fantastic video Rory, I really enjoyed the information you have provided in this video 😊

[@TramcarTrev]

It's a great trip. One of the best I think. But it tears at my heart to see Quorn impacted by covid, its a lovely little town. I'm keen to see if you do the Coffee Pot excursion.

[@brentonsandercock2926]

I enjoyed your commentary as usual Rory...very informative 👍🏆👍🏆👍

[@slepper98]

Well done Rory, another fine presentation. So glad you like pies. Cheers.

[@PradeepRaajkumar1981]

I got the documentary video of GHAN express.. This one is much more straight Forward well done mate... Cheers, Pradeep. Pollachi,Tamilnadu- South India.

[@teddythewonderlizard1448]

Rory - love your work! More please.

[@AlliOopsadaisy]

Better than Mrs Macs??? LOL, I'll forgive you for that this time Rory, a fab video.

[@lucyenzed102]

Such fun! Mate, we’re recent viewers to your channel and are working our way through your vlogs; thoroughly enjoying them! We especially like the regional train services and historic trains - this one is a real treat! Love the food critiques, too - that potato top pie looked like a beauty! Do you have any plans to do regional NSW rail trips?!

[@RoryDing]

Not at the moment with those border restrictions But I did wanted to do xplorer to Armadale and Brisbane to central in day sitter back in June

[@ryansofly]

Memories... Last summer, I worked for 2 weeks in that area. Stayed in Quorn and drove back and forth to PA for dinner every night. So I drove parallel to that railway line you were on almost every day! I love the scenery there, its so rugged and raw. I also killed 2 kangaroos within 5 minutes one night after dinner on the way back to Quorn from PA. 😐 Ah yes, that IGA. Had the pasties and pies there for lunch. Also went to the Quandong Cafe down the road from there a few times.

[@AlphaGeekgirl]

25:13 You could’ve been anywhere in the world… but he’s definitely an Aussie, with his “Yeah Nah” 🤣

[@kamujian]

I know you do mostly train trip reviews but i wonder if you'd be interested in the rail museum at Thirlmere. lots of great old trains and carriages to view i dont work there but the kids and i enjoyed a couple of day trips

[@RoryDing]

Yes I do love rail museums!! But I don’t film them when I visit the museums 😊

[@jumanji5356]

Loved this video, love your work Roy!

[@PaulinesPastimes]

Very enjoyable video. I really like your presenting style and the food reviews are always fun. I want on of those Quornish Pasties now! haha. Brilliant views along the way too. 👍✔

[@arokh72]

I remember visiting Port Augusta in 2005, and I was told to get bottled water there before heading north, as bottled water starts to get very expensive as you head to Woomera, Coober Pedy, etc. Advice I'm glad I heeded, though the tap water in Coober Pedy was very good IIRC. Sadly I was only in Port Augusta for a few hours before heading north, so didn't get to see much of it.

[@wrestlcub]

This is awesome! I have now updated my bucket list!

[@andredegruchy-bott9140]

ah my old home! - spent 2 happy years there as a RN. Love Pichi Richi.....of course!

[@iheggis86]

Amazing scenery and excellent commentary 👌

[@parkesyoung]

Really exited for this video the train looks beautiful

[@vandalcreed]

Grew up in stirling north. I remember the school camp at the woolshed flats. A good reminiscent video for me.

[@rasferrastfarian739]

Again - My old home - used to be a RN 2 years happy days. Love the Pichi Richi.

[@johnbrown-rm8kc]

awesome Video . thank you 😍

[@nswqldExplores]

The video is great and I can’t wait for the flight review

[@johntaylor8822]

Great visual and commentary

[@glynnismacpherson504]

Loved this trip Rory👍

[@ConRob_The_Gunzel]

Great video Rory! I've been on the Afghan Express and it was very fun and enjoyable. Hopefully you do the SteamRanger Heritage Railway next.

[@pppxtc]

Good one Rory

[@williamcopelin4513]

awesome work

[@neilmansfield8329]

Your videos are so good

[@kellyheppleston7157]

Awesome Rory. Thankyou

[@annettewalsh4842]

I did that trip many years ago and really enjoyed it

[@samjackson1818]

Another great video Rory what a beauty that steam train is,the colour is very nice and wow what nice whistle very loud as well guessing it’s 150/160 DBs.Hopefully you’ll be able to do some steam train travelling,on some of the Victorian,NSW,WA and QLD Steam locomotives In some future vids.

[@melissakenealy8868]

Hubby and I volunteered our time in 2001 to work on the Pichi Richi Railway. We were part of the team for the Federation Train that came into Port Augusta. The Old Ghan (what we were on) came from Quorn and the new Ghan came from Port Pirie. The met on the long stretch of railway that leads into Port Augusta and it was amazing to be a part of. I love Quorn. Oh the Quornish pasties aren't yellow anymore? :( That's disappointing,

[@roywells7974]

Thank you for an informative and pleasant dialogue, I have been wanting to do ths trip since I heard about it, and have decided only the other day to shouldn't

[@user-daddyuwu]

Epic one. Love it.

[@VuLE-ot3ex]

The weeds on the platform bother me....Great vid once again Rory

[@firdyk]

What a fun ride

[@roywells7974]

not sure what happened there my post somehow edited itself I will finish what i was saying, i decide just the otherday that I should get off my butt and make firm plans which I am currently doing, I am planning to ride the train on their trip on the 27th April. I would like to say that I have been a subscriber to your channel for some months now and look forward to your postings everytime.

[@johnwhorfin5150]

another nice one rory..yad think they would have opposed the seating for the return

[@southaussiegarbo2054]

Port Augusta is a great place.

[@iduswelton9567]

Looks like Fun

[@blake9358]

The Flinders Ranges starts at Crystal Brook, the Mount Lofty Ranges end at Crystal Brook.

[@moestrei]

Top review, so many details including a pie review. Great ride through a beautiful landscape. So much history. But looks like someone went overboard with the restrictions, no seat reservation and not being able to move through the train sucks.

[@CityGunzals]

Great Video Mate! It's an Awesome Railway, Hope I can go there someday. I'm just wondering, You said in the Video at 3:39 that the Lines to Kalgoolie (I'm presuming that's the Line that goes to Perth Now) and the Line to Darwin pass through the Station, Does this mean The Ghan and Indian Pacific pass through here? Because if it does, it would be a cool place to watch the trains go through.

[@RoryDing]

Technically trans-Australian railway terminates at Kalgoorlie Kalgoorlie to Perth is called Eastern goldfields railway And yes you can see both trains pass through here

[@CityGunzals]

@@RoryDing OK, I didn't realise that the lines have two different names! Thank You!

[@southaussiegarbo2054]

Those drinks are mostly at small independent shops

[@russy8488]

Hii mate highly enjoyed this trip. Loving your channel will you travel over to New Zealand to travel on there railways?

[@elcasho]

Looked like scenes out of an old Wester movie! Those pastries looked so yum. How was the cola?

[@UsualmikeTelevision]

I have binge watched about 20 of your videos all fantastic stuff. I have a question, what city do you call home?

[@RoryDing]

Canberra normally But I’ve been staying in Adelaide in the last few months

[@BeyondNegativeOfficial]

Such a stunning video what editor do you use?

[@seanf69]

Thank for another informative and entertaining video. Will you review the Zig Zag railway in the Blue Mountains when you get time and resources?

[@RoryDing]

One day perhaps 😅

[@seanf69]

@@RoryDing ❤

[@jamesm2101]

Hi you should be doing steam train trips in nsw or Queensland

[@Lithgow11]

Like you to ride the greyhound bus from Sydney to Gold Coast to see what it's like

[@jasperkelly181]

Rory I would love you to take The Gulflander from Normanton to Croydon I would love to see the video from you

[@notavailable4926]

👍👍👍

[@NSWTrainLinkVlogs]

What do you use to film and edit?(also this video is great)

[@RoryDing]

I use a go pro hero 8 and Panasonic camcorder I use Final Cut Pro to edit my videos

[@NSWTrainLinkVlogs]

@@RoryDing cool

[@Seiskid]

Awesome video - looks very relaxing. Definitely would like to do this trip. Whats the best way you recommend to port augusta from adelaide?

[@davidwest1325]

You can do a regional flight, hire a car or take a regional bus.

[@RoryDing]

Yes I think the cheapest way is by bus (stateliner)

[@jimmyjamespwnysux]

That food did look good and only 4 bucks each that’s a bargain !!

[@bigchief2331]

are you independently wealthy ? you are very fortunate to be able to travel so much

[@yingli3120]

Hey Rory how about you make a puffing Billy video

[@j_junej6_junej679]

what a vid and are you alright rory you look quit bad on the face?

[@RoryDing]

Do I? 😅

[@melStephens1994]

Hi Rory, this is a great video, really enjoyed it and hopefully I will be able to go on the train myself one day. Just wondering if you have an email address or something? I do a travel show four blind and visually impaired people and I wonder if I could get in touch with you to be on my show. If you want to, I would love it. I especially love your hotel and train reviews. Take care and happy travels.

[@RoryDing]

Hi Mel My email is [e-mail] 😊

[@davederrick9431]

Hi have you been on The Gahn to Darwin?

[@RoryDing]

Yes I have 😝

[@ockobe7493]

Hey man, what kind of camera do you use for the videos??

[@RoryDing]

Go pro hero 8 and a Panasonic camcorder In my future videos I also use Sony ZV e10 😊

[@melbournemetrotrainsvlogs9401]

Nice trip. Just 1 question, which city do you live?

[@MitchellBPYao]

Syd, Sydney Australia

[@aussiejohn5835]

@@MitchellBPYao Rory actually lives in Canberra and he has mentioned it in previous video which is how I know.

[@RoryDing]

@@aussiejohn5835 haven’t been in Sydney since 19 June haven’t been in Canberra since 23 July 🥲 I’ve been mostly staying in Adelaide in the past few months! So glad I’ll be able to go back to Canberra soon!

[@aussiejohn5835]

@@RoryDing Hi Rory. I have enjoyed your travels and I know that you must be ready to bury your suitcase and relax at home for a while. Would you consider doing a trip report on your beautiful city of Canberra? There is so much to see and the history is amazing and I think you are the right person to do it justice. Without revealing your address.

[@lucasgiles7613]

It’s a shame all these lines have been closed