For a fellow history buff that trip would have been a dream come true, to sleep in a wooden car! It was gorgeous. It's unfortunate that the window couldn't close for you. Too bad you didn't bring a winter sleeping bag. Well worth the money. Thank you for taking us with you.
Those Southern Aurora and Overland carriages are beautiful and are probably the closest you can get to riding on the Indian Pacific like my mum did 40 years ago.
Rory, thank you for another excellent VLOG and it is your best ever. You have introduced us to Slow Rail Journeys and opened up a new adventure that we want to pursue. 😎🤓
Hi Rory I really appreciated the effort and time it took to put this really great video together...you've inspired me to book for next year, as every other journey is sold out...the prices are very reasonable & affordable it looked well catered for and the off train journeys well organised..note to self pack my -12 sleeping bag I'm going the 5 day trip
A unique trip and a detailed informative video. This is as much a testament to your style of filming and a promotion for the 707 operators, and this journey!
In 1973 I travelled with school on a round victoria train trip in a cabin exactly like the old one at 9:10 We had 3 carriages for boys then a shower car & then 3 for girls then a dining car. We were all 12 years old in year 7 (then called form 1) and travelled Melbourne - Geelong - Warrnambool - Grampians - Echuca - Melbourne. With bus trips & packed lunch each day. It cost a massive A$50.00 each which I earned by doing odd jobs for neighbours and selling toys. Being boys we would fill the sink in our twin cabins with water and then tip them out on bridges or at crossings to try to wet people. The boys showered in the evenings and the girls in the mornings. So to get to breakfast the boys had to pass through the shower car & Girls carriages. Picture a dining car full of boys covered in talcum powder having breakfast and you get the idea. Great trip. Brings back many memories. Also we were told Queen Elizabeth II travelled on that train & in one of those cabins.
Thoroughly enjoyed this video Rory, being a train buff, loving history and growing up in Victoria. A great introduction to Slow Rail Journeys of which I was unaware so thank you.
I traveled in the sleeping carriage (single room) 44 years ago from Mildura to Spencer St. Waking up to the The Sun (paper) and a cup of tea. Great memories, cheers
What a lovely train! I adore all that old school wooden panelling as well- thanks for this fantastic vlog, will put this on my list for 1 day in the future!
Yeah I really enjoy your video it's good to see that you are back on the mend after the incident at Southern Cross Station yeah I really really like your video mate😊
Always love your train videos, especially show the population in different stations, I have a rough idea how the surroundings like, keep up the good work!
Hi Rory 👋 what a wonderful experience this was for you and what wonderful memories for me. I absolutely loved riding the Southern Aurora back in the 60s, 70s, and 80s when it was considered a very classy journey. Each sleeping carriage had a board on the platform at Central with the names of each passenger and their title, eg: Mr & Mrs John Smith: Master John Smith ( child) or John Smith esquire (for a single gentleman). The old wooden carriage you actually slept in was very similar to the overnight trains in NSW. I loved these sleeping carriages and always had the window open, rain, hail, or shine even in winter, and I never needed a hot water bottle 😅. Thanks for this amazing presentation, and I definitely think it was good value. Well done, Rory 👏 👍
Another great video Rory! And yes, I'm in - I'll be canvassing some friends and heading to the booking site. Thanks for making us aware of this taste of Victoria/Australia's history that is still available.
i had no idea that Moama actually has something cool to go and visit :D thanks for taking us on a great journey, something to pencil in for next year :)
Rory a very entertaining and impressive video journey, well done! And a unique experience. Train looked awesome, but why no heating and thin bedding which they’ve overlooked for some reason. The food on board looked appealing but the meal at the Shamrock Hotel looked unappetising. Oh well the good experience made up for it. Was in Echuca a few months ago and did a river cruise which was enjoyable, you look like you had a great time, the Moama light show was very pretty. Not bad 2 nights for $1000 as everything is so expensive in Australia, a good find
I travelled on both the Southern Aurora and the Overland several times in the 80's in both the single and double cabins. Loved it then and so glad some of the carriages have been saved. Also travelled on the Adelaide-Perth sector of the Indian-Pacific in 89 in the double. I actually loved the rock and roll and clickety-clacks all night. That wooden carriage looks lovely too, you would think they would supply sufficient bedding though, or at least advise you to bring a winter sleeping bag! Nevertheless, looked like a great trip.
16:35 Old H type carriages still there! I heard they got vandalised though… And at 19:17, I don’t think the Vlocity is a great option for Deniliquin services. If they can purchase newer locomotives or rebuild the N classes similar to the A and P class locomotives, then they could run there, with N type carriages, as they have a buffet and way more comfortable seats for the 4 hour journey.
We're not all like you! Most people love to travel overseas if they can't due to a number of reasons or those that can, esp to see the beauty of European cities, as it brings a lot of joy. You sound happy living a simple life good for you 😅
@@adrianpalladino3388 well you obviously took what i said in the wrong context hehe but a man of the world like you jet-setting around the planet should try broadening your mind instead of your horizons so much
Meanwhile in Western Australia, we have no heritage trains on our main line as the conservative government in the naughties did very poor deal that basically gave our track bed away to corporate buddies for 50 years.. No steam for you Sandgropers...
Are you serious? You should know better! The faces are covered for privacy reasons, potentially at the request by those people. Many RUclipsrs do this.
What a great find and another brilliant review, thanks very much Rory, love your work!
I do enjoy Rory's travel doco's.
WOW, thank you so very much Rory. What an adventure always very informative and entertaining. History and what a journey.
For a fellow history buff that trip would have been a dream come true, to sleep in a wooden car! It was gorgeous. It's unfortunate that the window couldn't close for you. Too bad you didn't bring a winter sleeping bag. Well worth the money. Thank you for taking us with you.
without you I wouldn't know about this rail journey , cheers buddy.
Fantastic Rory enjoyed every minute, top shelf
Those Southern Aurora and Overland carriages are beautiful and are probably the closest you can get to riding on the Indian Pacific like my mum did 40 years ago.
Rory, thank you for another excellent VLOG and it is your best ever. You have introduced us to Slow Rail Journeys and opened up a new adventure that we want to pursue. 😎🤓
Hi Rory I really appreciated the effort and time it took to put this really great video together...you've inspired me to book for next year, as every other journey is sold out...the prices are very reasonable & affordable it looked well catered for and the off train journeys well organised..note to self pack my -12 sleeping bag I'm going the 5 day trip
A unique trip and a detailed informative video. This is as much a testament to your style of filming and a promotion for the 707 operators, and this journey!
In 1973 I travelled with school on a round victoria train trip in a cabin exactly like the old one at 9:10 We had 3 carriages for boys then a shower car & then 3 for girls then a dining car. We were all 12 years old in year 7 (then called form 1) and travelled Melbourne - Geelong - Warrnambool - Grampians - Echuca - Melbourne. With bus trips & packed lunch each day. It cost a massive A$50.00 each which I earned by doing odd jobs for neighbours and selling toys. Being boys we would fill the sink in our twin cabins with water and then tip them out on bridges or at crossings to try to wet people. The boys showered in the evenings and the girls in the mornings. So to get to breakfast the boys had to pass through the shower car & Girls carriages. Picture a dining car full of boys covered in talcum powder having breakfast and you get the idea. Great trip. Brings back many memories. Also we were told Queen Elizabeth II travelled on that train & in one of those cabins.
Great story, thanks for sharing 😉
Another great video, real step back in time when were an important way to link towns and cities. Before air and road.
Love the towns full of history.
I am on the same train to Manangatang Races as I am watching this
Thoroughly enjoyed this video Rory, being a train buff, loving history and growing up in Victoria. A great introduction to Slow Rail Journeys of which I was unaware so thank you.
I traveled in the sleeping carriage (single room) 44 years ago from Mildura to Spencer St. Waking up to the The Sun (paper) and a cup of tea. Great memories, cheers
What a lovely train! I adore all that old school wooden panelling as well- thanks for this fantastic vlog, will put this on my list for 1 day in the future!
Wow! What a journey. Thanks for sharing.
Fantastic presentation Rory. These type of rail journeys are now on my bucket list
Absolutely awesome video Rory. What an amazing presentation of such an iconic train. I thoroughly enjoyed this. Thanks so much for sharing.
Awesome little journey. Thanks Rory.
Great review Rory. I’ve been thinking about taking one of these tours … so great to see what one is like. 🙌
Thank you
Yeah I really enjoy your video it's good to see that you are back on the mend after the incident at Southern Cross Station yeah I really really like your video mate😊
Fantastic video, Rory - very well done! I’m adding this trip to my Australia Bucket List!
R766 is in NSW and has been converted to standard guage. Great video!
What an adventure. And these trains were built before I was born!
Thank you Roy 😊
Those old wash basins look so cool, glad they kept them.
Great Video Rory. It was a very well edited and filmed video. And it’s cool that you rode a 707 train. Thanks For Sharing
Another great Vlog, very informative and interesting journey, cheers, 🦘🦘🦘❤️🇦🇺
We loved this. Great memories from the past
Wow Rory, you are such a wonderful ambassador for Victoria. And your video was magnificent. ❤
Very beautiful clip
Great video rory and when I get the money I will definitely think about doing it
Thank you Rory! It was so cool seeing my town of Rochester in your video!
Well done Rory. Yes 707 do a great job! 😀
761, the note said 707 was replaced as it had a defect.
Beautifully filmed and edited!
Omg what a great episode Rory 🤩
Absolutely love the wooden carriage . Its now on My Bucket List 🎉🎉❤❤
Always love your train videos, especially show the population in different stations, I have a rough idea how the surroundings like, keep up the good work!
Great job once again Rory, thank you!
Deniliquin, my home town. ❤
Absolutely BRILLIANT!
Hi Rory 👋 what a wonderful experience this was for you and what wonderful memories for me. I absolutely loved riding the Southern Aurora back in the 60s, 70s, and 80s when it was considered a very classy journey. Each sleeping carriage had a board on the platform at Central with the names of each passenger and their title, eg: Mr & Mrs John Smith: Master John Smith ( child) or John Smith esquire (for a single gentleman). The old wooden carriage you actually slept in was very similar to the overnight trains in NSW. I loved these sleeping carriages and always had the window open, rain, hail, or shine even in winter, and I never needed a hot water bottle 😅. Thanks for this amazing presentation, and I definitely think it was good value. Well done, Rory 👏 👍
Oh cool.
What a coincidence.
5 hours after you uploaded your video.
707 departed on another overnight train.
This time to Manangatang.
Another great video Rory! And yes, I'm in - I'll be canvassing some friends and heading to the booking site. Thanks for making us aware of this taste of Victoria/Australia's history that is still available.
a most nostalgic and entertaining journey
Hi Rory what a great trip how lovely was it so see those beautiful old trains. Hope you enjoyed every bit of it.
Thank you, Rory, for this great video.
The train is a good mix of eras like a patchwork quilt. Apart from the freezing cold I hope you had a good time 😊
Thank you for a wonderful upload I’m only 6 minutes into it and I can see it’s a great one!
Well done on sutch en great video Rory it was en great rail trip
Fantastic video Rory. Really well made 👍
OUTSTANDING video!
One of your best videos!
i had no idea that Moama actually has something cool to go and visit :D
thanks for taking us on a great journey, something to pencil in for next year :)
Awesome video! It was great meeting you, I hope we see you again in the future!
Boa viagem de trem rosy lindo show
Love seeing that vline n class!
Great video and well edited. I had heard bits and pieces about this group. Your presentation has got me planning! Seems spot on.
Rory a very entertaining and impressive video journey, well done! And a unique experience. Train looked awesome, but why no heating and thin bedding which they’ve overlooked for some reason. The food on board looked appealing but the meal at the Shamrock Hotel looked unappetising. Oh well the good experience made up for it. Was in Echuca a few months ago and did a river cruise which was enjoyable, you look like you had a great time, the Moama light show was very pretty. Not bad 2 nights for $1000 as everything is so expensive in Australia, a good find
What an amazing way to spend a weekend! Such history and so much to see!
Just lucky they don't have the hard NSW-VIC border anymore😉
I travelled on both the Southern Aurora and the Overland several times in the 80's in both the single and double cabins. Loved it then and so glad some of the carriages have been saved. Also travelled on the Adelaide-Perth sector of the Indian-Pacific in 89 in the double. I actually loved the rock and roll and clickety-clacks all night. That wooden carriage looks lovely too, you would think they would supply sufficient bedding though, or at least advise you to bring a winter sleeping bag! Nevertheless, looked like a great trip.
Rory, R761 and R707 arn't the only R Class's that operate in victoria you forgot to mention R711. and R766 which is on Standard Gauge in NSW
I wish SA had stuff like this 😭
And NSW R 766 is running too
16:35 Old H type carriages still there! I heard they got vandalised though…
And at 19:17, I don’t think the Vlocity is a great option for Deniliquin services. If they can purchase newer locomotives or rebuild the N classes similar to the A and P class locomotives, then they could run there, with N type carriages, as they have a buffet and way more comfortable seats for the 4 hour journey.
Great video. The music at times was a bit loud and hard to hear your commentary. Otherwise, very good.
R711 is another R Class in Victoria
17:48 bro that will take 50 mins by car 😭
Did they catch the arsole that hurt you mate?
7:15 there's 3; R707, 711 and 761.
Wait, the crew are volunteers?
And this is why we need sleepers NSW. Sleepers aren’t anything new in this state.
Wait Deniliquin has trains?
This was a great video. The background music was much too loud and intrusive.
Just a shame that a kick of new paint on the outside would make the red shine.
🫡🫡
beats me why anyone would go on holidays overseas
That's a really sad comment to make, you seem like a very simple clueless person.
That's a really sad comment to make, you seem like a very simple clueless person.
Are you joking??? If not, you obviously lead a very boring life with no culture 😂
We're not all like you! Most people love to travel overseas if they can't due to a number of reasons or those that can, esp to see the beauty of European cities, as it brings a lot of joy. You sound happy living a simple life good for you 😅
@@adrianpalladino3388 well you obviously took what i said in the wrong context hehe but a man of the world like you jet-setting around the planet should try broadening your mind instead of your horizons so much
Meanwhile in Western Australia, we have no heritage trains on our main line as the conservative government in the naughties did very poor deal that basically gave our track bed away to corporate buddies for 50 years..
No steam for you Sandgropers...
interesting. but i have to say covering peoples faces is unprofessional and is actually very ridiculous.
I believe that doing that is courteous. Certainly does not detract from the information and visuals provided by Rory
Are you serious? You should know better! The faces are covered for privacy reasons, potentially at the request by those people. Many RUclipsrs do this.
Another great video, Mr. Rory. ;-)