Had the pleasure of a trip on the prospector in March 23, Perth to Kalgoorlie and a stop off in Southern Cross on return. In comparison with trains in the UK - its a bargain, lots of room, staff, great buffet, excellent customer service all round: and the views. TransPerth and the folks in WA have a great asset, just don't shout it too loud!
I’m glad you enjoyed it! I so enjoyed my trip that I’m planning other trips on the Prospector. Kalgoorlie is on my list, along with Northam and Merredin. I also plan to write about them and share more of my vintage(ish) travel adventures.
Lovely story. You might be interested to know that the original way that people travelled to Perth from Melbourne, was boat to Albany, train from Albany to York, and then coach from York to Perth. I think this is how the English writer, Anthony Trollope travelled to Perth.
Thanks Alasdair! Wow! I knew about the travel via ship and that there was a train in Albany but I had no idea it went to York first! What a tiring journey that would have been.
My 3 x Grandfather, John STEWARD (Convict # 2484) shared space with Daniel CONNOR on the 'Phoebe Dunbar' which arrived in Western Australia in 1853. He was fortunate enough to be engaged as a tenant farmer by James DRUMMOND at Hawthornden.
Had the pleasure of a trip on the prospector in March 23, Perth to Kalgoorlie and a stop off in Southern Cross on return. In comparison with trains in the UK - its a bargain, lots of room, staff, great buffet, excellent customer service all round: and the views. TransPerth and the folks in WA have a great asset, just don't shout it too loud!
I’m glad you enjoyed it! I so enjoyed my trip that I’m planning other trips on the Prospector. Kalgoorlie is on my list, along with Northam and Merredin. I also plan to write about them and share more of my vintage(ish) travel adventures.
Very Interesting great story glad you enjoyed it your self🥰
Thank you! 😊
Lovely story. You might be interested to know that the original way that people travelled to Perth from Melbourne, was boat to Albany, train from Albany to York, and then coach from York to Perth. I think this is how the English writer, Anthony Trollope travelled to Perth.
Thanks Alasdair! Wow! I knew about the travel via ship and that there was a train in Albany but I had no idea it went to York first! What a tiring journey that would have been.
Grandma’s town next! (I’ve forgotten the name lol )
Yes! Merredin! Lots to see there 😊
My 3 x Grandfather, John STEWARD (Convict # 2484) shared space with Daniel CONNOR on the 'Phoebe Dunbar' which arrived in Western Australia in 1853. He was fortunate enough to be engaged as a tenant farmer by James DRUMMOND at Hawthornden.