This historic railway was constructed starting in 1886 and completed in 1891. 15 hand-made tunnels and 37 bridges were built to climb from sea level to 328 metres up the Macalister Range. The tropical gardens Kuranda rail station are a well-known attraction in the area. Downhill the line cuts through the Barron Falls. The tourist train stops at a lookout, with a sweeping view of Barron Falls. Several smaller waterfalls are passed, including Stoney Creek Falls just metres from the train. As the train travels up and down, a detailed and informative commentary of the railway's construction is provided. The Line currently is 37 km long and takes 1 hour and 45 mins Currently, the train has 1720 Class Diesel-Electric Locomotives pulling heritage style carriages. (The red line is the route) More information can be found at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuranda_Scenic_Railway https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Railexperiences/ourtrains/kurandascenicrailway
