Atherton Herberton Tunnel
Posted by: Spinmeout
S 17° 20.562 E 145° 25.249
55K E 332197 N 8081843
A tunnel that was until a few years ago part of a Historic Tourist Railway the "Tableland Express".
Waymark Code: WM5MZT
Location: Queensland, Australia
Date Posted: 01/23/2009
Views: 26
The tunnel can be found halfway between the towns of Atherton and Herberton on the Atherton Tablelands, Queensland.
It is in good condition and you can walk the entire length with no problems.
Access to the tunnel is via a short walk through the rail cutting from the highhway. Parking is available off the highway.
The railway sleepers and track are still in place but some sections have been removed.
Construction: Brick or concrete block
Condition: Good
Rail Status: Yes
Current status: Abandoned & Visitable
Original Use: Passenger Train
Tunnel Length: 540.00
Suggested Parking Area: S 17° 20.552 E 145° 25.044
Terrain:
Date Built: Unknown
Date Abandoned: Recently
The "Other End": Not Listed
Website: Not listed
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