Katoomba Scenic Railway - Katoomba, NSW, Australia
Posted by: 
paulspaper
S 33° 43.740 E 150° 18.060
56H E 249928 N 6264619
Katoomba Scenic Railway is the steepest railway in the world (Guinness Book of Records), and originally part of the Katoomba mining tramways constructed between 1878 and 1900.
Waymark Code: WM3ZXQ
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 06/13/2008
Views: 112
The funicular railway line descends through sandstone cliffs, via a rock tunnel beside Orphan Rock, then emerges to spectacular views and lush fern-filled rainforest. It is located in the beautiful Blue Mountains of Australia.
At the bottom you can walk along a boardwalk in the rainforest and return to the top by way of a CableWay.
This is a very interesting ride! I highly recommend it.
Seasonal?: Open All Year
Funicular's Official Website: [Web Link]
Length of Track: 415 metres (1360 ft)
Angle of Incline: 52 degrees
Elevation: 178 metres (587 ft)
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