The Route from Adelaide to our first stop, if Trains travelled in a lovely sweeping curve would have been approx. 1000 km (653 mi) but they don't, and I "broke" Google Maps several times trying to follow the exact train line.
So overnight we travelled from Adelaide to Port Augusta then on between the Salt Lakes turning at Tarcoola and heading for the Nullarbor Plain.
Current permanent population FOUR.*
As well as being a Diesel and Water stop for passing trains - Indian Pacific included, it is also an overnight stop for resting train crews.
For us it is a welcome opportunity to stretch our legs.
Walking the full length of the train (twice) and of course taking a Photo of the Engine is definitely on the Must Have list.
Back on board it was time to pull out that book or craft you packed but didn't think you would need, while travelling the longest straight stretch of rail in the world and watching the endless nothing of the Nullarbor roll past.
The sun sets in time for us to roll in to our next stop.
At roughly 1,000,000 hectares (Approx. the size of Sydney) Rawlinna is the worlds largest Sheep Station and the venue for tonight's Off-train Outback Dinner.
It was a beautiful evening and the food - prepared on board the Train was extremely generous and perfect to share.
Dinner over and the Entertainment and Staff winding down after a very long day by dancing on the tables,
we knew it was time wander back to our cabins, or look for a nightcap in the lounge.
*(Click Image to read Plaque)
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