Hi Adam! Andy here (I was the onboard musician for this trip 😉) and just wanted to say of the many features/reviews I've seen of Journey Beyond trains over the years, yours is by far the most comprehensive and informative, not to mention the best narrated. Very impressed with your professional yet friendly finish on this video! I've since hung up my train guitar after 7 years on the rails, but it's great to be able to relive this awesome trip through such a great watch! Thanks for the features here and I look forward to seeing more of your travels!

@FromtheWindowSeat

11 ай бұрын

Hi Andy. Wow - that’s incredible to hear. ☺️Thank you so much! 🙏 It’s always rewarding to get this kind of feedback. I’m planning on travelling on the Great Southern again but taking the southbound journey, so that should be fun. Thanks for providing great onboard entertainment! 👌 Hope you’re well. Cheers!

I have just recently started watching your videos and let me say this the best train travelling youtube channel

@FromtheWindowSeat

9 ай бұрын

Wow - that’s wonderful to hear. Thanks so much!

One of the very few travel videos that I have bothered to see through to the end. A very pleasant narration held in a moderate speed so that one can actually understand what is being said. Pleasant camera movement and edit. Thank you Adam, from Oslo.

@FromtheWindowSeat

Жыл бұрын

That’s wonderful to hear! Thank you for your kind words.

This was amazing and well narrated. Well done Adam. I really loved it.✌️🥂

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

That's so good to hear - thank you! :)

How a country as big as Australia still doesn't have a high-speed passenger train service in 2022 is a sad indictment on how neglected our rail services are and have been for a long time.

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, unfortunately Australians prefer to drive or fly. 😞

@carmen47freixas96

9 ай бұрын

I agree, I was born in Barcelona, have been in OZ for 63 years, now I am 76 I have been back many times and have used the fast train in Spain called the A.V.E ALTA VELOCIDAD ESPANA. HIGH VELOCITY SPAIN. I love it have done since it started The first AVE service was inaugurated in 1992, when I came to OZ in 1961, I was 14, I was used to ride the Metro as well in Barcelona, which is over 100 years old. I have always thought, why not OZ Never mind, I have enjoyed those services, I know how good it is.

@Harldin

8 ай бұрын

Economics, the cost per km and time it takes compared to flying is just too great for anything but holiday trips. I'm going from Brisbane to Townsville for Xmas this year, $571 return, 2hr flights. No train service irrespective of speed is going to be remotely competitive.

@theaussiewhinger

7 ай бұрын

​@@HarldinExactly. It is precisely because of our country's size that the economics don't add up. Between some east coast cities I think it could work, but certainly not for transcontinental routes.

@albertorosso81

7 ай бұрын

Keep asking myself same question since I have moved here..

Stumbled on your presentation of the "Great Southern" quite by chance. WOW! As a former rail worker, I am familiar with much of the route taken by this service. You have excelled in your description of the laid back atmosphere this journey embraces and I love that you showed the menus for all meals, the on train brochures, the off train tours you experienced and the meal time atmosphere (including glances at each of the menu options). I'm glad you featured the Cougal Spiral as you missed the other one at Bethungra (but maybe you were indisposed for that one - and Cougal is a lot more scenic). I intend to publicise this presentation with my circle of friends and also several overseas contacts. Very well done! And if I win Tattslotto in the near future, this itinerary may well be on my bucket list.

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael. It's so good to get that feedback, particularly from a former rail worker. Thank you! I did see the Bethungra Spiral but that was during breakfast so I wasn't really able to get any good footage of it. Hope you get to go on this train ... you'll definitely enjoy it! :)

I have enjoyed watching these types of videos by you. You give out a lot of useful information about these planes and trains, and you sound like a very kind and happy person as well!

@FromtheWindowSeat

11 ай бұрын

That’s great to hear - thank you!

This trip is a great way to see a variety of Australian scenery in comfort. You covered the highlights well, and I was surprised that I watched all 35 minutes of the video! I especially appreciate that you showed us the food offerings.

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much - lovely to hear.

I was so pleased to see that you had posted another video, Adam, and you don’t disappoint. Excellent camera work, editing and script. You provide a great experience for those of us who look forward to again visiting wonderful Australia. Thank you from Canada.

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Richard. That's lovely to hear - thank you so much. One day I hope to visit Canada to travel on the Rocky Mountaineer. ;)

So good as always, thanks for sharing this beautiful trip 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much - great to hear! :)

A memorable journey from Adelaide to Brisbane. It's on my list too. Thank you Adam 😍

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Wonderful to hear.

This looks like a great way to travel! Though I wish there were more frequent, faster, interstate trains as well. Just for getting between places.

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it would be great if Australia had a frequent, high speed interstate rail service.

@jimjardine4705

2 жыл бұрын

we need high speed electric trains like they have overseas!!!

@MrStGeorgeIllawarra

Жыл бұрын

Never going to happen when there are planes. High speed rail in Australia will NEVER happen. It would just cost way too much.

@jigsterify

Жыл бұрын

Every politician for who knows how long has always promised a very fast train network every election, and after ever election you never hear of it again. Reason: we simply do not have the population to economically justify the expenditure for a very fast rail network. If you need to get to other states we have very good domestic airlines and not bad prices, so you use that

@blackletter2591

Жыл бұрын

Agree. Australia seems to have given up on intercity train travel as a service rather than a tourist destination (overpriced). I went on the IP and a lot of the good scenery was passed at night.

Honestly, one of the most beautiful trips I've seen on the trains. Thank you very much for sharing this wonderful video and I am sure we will take that trip in the future on that train.👍🌹🚂

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

That’s wonderful to hear! Glad you enjoyed it too! ☺️

What a great experience. Thanks for your detailed video: we really get a great sense of what all aspects of the journey were like (including food and drink!!!)

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the feedback!

Awesome. Traveling by train is the ultimate experience. You can see the country side and wildlife not like a plane.

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

So true!

What a great video! Love it when youtube recommends a hidden gem that I wouldn’t have otherwise found. Now to watch your Ghan video!

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! I think that's the first time one of my videos has been described as a hidden gem - lovely to hear! :)

A thoroughly educational & enjoyable video. The major rail journeys are on my retirement bucket list and this helped. Looking forward to watching your other videos. Cheers.

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Lovely to hear that. Thank you!

I have never been to Australia 🇦🇺, so thank you for a wonderful trip 🚋

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it.

Thank you Adam ,I thoroughly enjoyed this train journey.You do a great job.

@FromtheWindowSeat

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear - thank you!

Great video! Very informative. Nice way to see Australia. Well narrated with good detail about the the trip.

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much - glad you liked it! :)

An excellent video description of what looks like a great way to travel between Adelaide and Brisbane. All that food and drink. It is a miracle that you didn’t stagger off the carriage at the end. Congratulations on this presentation. I am looking forward to future ones.

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Yes, I certainly made sure to climb some hills in Brisbane to work off some of those calories! :)

Very informative. Thankyou for sharing your travel experience with us. Definitely on my bucket list.

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!

Bloody marvellous mate - I’ve popped it on the bucket list!✌️😁

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! You definitely should! :)

Brilliant video Adam. Very well put together summary of the trip.

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dan - so good to hear. :)

Loved seeing all the sights in Southern Australia. Great Vlog. Would love to experience the trip some day. 👍👍👍👍

@FromtheWindowSeat

Жыл бұрын

Thank you - very glad to hear that. Hope you get to travel on this train one day. 🤞

Excellent video, excellent narration, excellently presented. Well done. You gave me a really accurate overview of your journey, felt I was on the train myself.

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear that - thank you!

Hi Adam, we thoroughly enjoyed your Great Southern video, been debating which trip to do but you convinced us this trip would be the one, congrats on a brilliantly made video

@FromtheWindowSeat

Жыл бұрын

Hi Michael. That’s wonderful to hear. Hope you love it!

Thank you for this very informative video. The trip looks wonderful.

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

So glad you liked it!

Very well organised, recorded and walked through. Thank you Adam and well done to you! :)

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Lovely to hear that - thank you! :)

Thanks, Great Southern for the Convienient.

Thankyou for the video. Very relaxing and informative

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

So good to hear - thanks!

Brilliant. Informative, fun, entertaining and beautifully short and narrated. I find your films really soothing!

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon - that's lovely to hear. :)

So well edited, presented and sold Adam. A definite must do for this rail nut. Thank you for such great content bloke.

@FromtheWindowSeat

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon! Really appreciate that!

Thank you. Very well presented. I have done the Indian Pacific and have been wondering about the Great Southern. Now I am convinced. Cheers.

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome - great to hear!

Enjoyed the trip thanks again!!!

@FromtheWindowSeat

11 ай бұрын

Great to hear - cheers!

Thank you. I enjoyed that journey.

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Great - thanks!

What a fantastic video. Thank you so much!

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment. :)

This is in my plans at some point. Great video! Made me so relaxed watching it....

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ryan. You definitely should go on it ... I know you'll love it! ;)

Hi Adam glad to hear you again really enjoyed the trip meals and scenery very nice. Hope you had a good time.

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Maureen. Yes, it was a great trip. Thank you!

Another really great video! Thanks for all the hard work you do in making these!

@FromtheWindowSeat

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Appreciated. 😊

Fantastic video and great narration. Loved it!

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much - great to hear!

Well done. Another great job.

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you - really appreciate that!

Top class video of a top class train Adam, well done, most informative and enjoyable. I enjoyed the hospitality of train manager "Super Mario" and his team on the Indian Pacific twice, lovely person.

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you - really appreciate that! It was a lovely trip and yes, the hospitality was great! :)

Another awesome video mate! So well done! 🙌

@FromtheWindowSeat

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 🙏

Great vlog, Adam. One of your best. Commentary was spot on.Thank you.

@FromtheWindowSeat

8 ай бұрын

So good to hear - thank you!

really well done looks like a nice trip im astounded by quality of the food people get on the trains

@FromtheWindowSeat

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Yes, the food is delicious.

Thanks for the nice video of luxurious train ride in Australia 🇦🇺. I like the way you show us in-depth of various rooms as well as a full range of working kitchen 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😃😃😃😃😃

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Awesome. On my bucket list for sure!

@FromtheWindowSeat

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

Very entertaining, thank you!

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

I loved your video. I've just added this great journey to my bucket list. Our country is so beautiful that it's always been lost on me why so many Australians waste their time holidaying in places like Bali when I know it would take me three life-times just to see all the beautiful places we have right here in Australia. A train trip like this is only a tantalizing glimpse of the rewards reserved for those who take the time to know their own country first.

@FromtheWindowSeat

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Really happy to hear that. Yes, there’s so much to discover in our own ‘backyard’. 😊

@MrB590

Жыл бұрын

Problem is Australia is so expensive compared to other favourite overseas holiday places.

Thank you for a very well made presentation. Your commentary was thoughtful and concise, which is well appreciated. Hope one day to visit Australia and take The Great Southern.

@FromtheWindowSeat

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your feedback. Lovely to hear! 😊

Excellent video well presented by a wonderful guide who made the Train journey so good Pat in IRELAND ☘

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Pat!

A great video, well done Adam. Hopefully this trip will be our next train journey. We did The Ghan trip from Adelaide to Darwin in Feb 2022 and it was great. There is so much to see and do in Oz.

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm sure you'll enjoy it! :)

Excellent , have to go for a trip, what’s more intriguing is the Journey Manager, Mario Gleeson, is my childhood mate, have not seen him for over 30 years 😂🙏

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Wow - what a small world! Thanks for watching!

Thank you Adam. Really good video.

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Your videos never fail to impress. Amazing! ❤

@FromtheWindowSeat

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Well done mate.. Thoroughly enjoyed it..

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

very well shot, edited and narrated. one of d best I have seen. .keep em coming !

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Nice train journey and well explained everything.Any passenger this journey will be a great memory in his life.

@FromtheWindowSeat

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Adam, that is a well presented and informative documentary. The train ride reminds me when I travelled on the Brisbane Limited and the Gold Coast Motorail many years ago. It certainly brings back memories. Those trains trips you mention The Ghan and the I.P. is certainly on my bucket list. Well Done.

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! They sound like great trips ... I travelled on The Overland as a kid when it was still an overnight train and that was great fun too.

really enjoyed this video. Lots of scenery; lots of explanation; next best thing to being on board in person. Gives me a chance to dream that one day I might do this trip!

@FromtheWindowSeat

Жыл бұрын

That’s great to hear. Thank you!

A really good report. I just did the last Adelaide to Brisbane trip and I found it excellent. I also travelled in a Gold Solo cabin and it and the fellow travellers made it a great trip,,, but the staff topped it off from check in, to final transport to Roma Street. I must say, I did like the large shared bathroom and the great food.

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear that - thank you!

@truthandlife4101

2 жыл бұрын

Could you let me know please how cold is the aircon, I done a first class overnight and Brisbane to Cairns on board it was so Icy Cold I froze. Brisbane train to Sydney was ok good. When I done cruises aircon turned it of and when at resorts aircon off open balcony door .

Great video Adam, really enjoyed the review. Was looking for some info on this train.

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Luke - that's awesome. :)

Loved this feature. Have subscribed. Look forward to watching more. Safe travels.

@FromtheWindowSeat

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate that! 🙏

Never been on The Great Southern before really enjoyed your video. Looking forward for a trip one day😊❤

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear! I'm sure you'll enjoy it when you do go. :)

That again was excellent Adam...

@FromtheWindowSeat

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Harry! 😊

Oh I have to go on this. Did the Indian Pacific a couple of years ago. Live in Brisbane so this is so convenient. It brought back so many memories.

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear - thank you!

Awesome job!

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

A really enjoyable video with everything well explained without rushing. I found your narration very relaxing which gave me more chance to take in the details. Beautiful trip and amazing menu. 😍 New subscriber and looking forward to your next video. Thank you 😀

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful to hear that. Thank you - and welcome aboard!

Great video with good researched information.

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Nicely done. I really enjoyed it.

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! ☺️

Found your Awesome Channel. Subscribed❤️Thanks heaps for showing how beautiful the sceneries here in Australia. Keeps safe. 🥂

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that. Thank you!

Really awesome video dude. Well done

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! 🙏

This was a beautifully-made video. I wish I had your gift of narration for my videos. For years I have dreamed of travelling to Australia to ride either the Indian Pacific or The Ghan. I will probably never be fortunate enough to do so, but if I do, this video may have convinced me to ride the Great Southern instead. The scenery is just too good! I enjoy your channel and especially this video - great job!

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you - that’s very kind of you to say! Hopefully you’ll make it to Australia one day. Have you seen my videos about The Ghan? The Ghan - taking Australia's iconic rail journey | Adelaide to Alice Springs kzread.info/dash/bejne/dYml261pn5y7ptI.html

Great video BTW thanks.

@FromtheWindowSeat

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks for the Trip.

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

so well narrated!

@FromtheWindowSeat

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Alex! ☺️

So looking forward to this trip Adam.

@FromtheWindowSeat

Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Just discovered your channel Adam; an excellent video. I’m heading down to Australia later this year and hope to do one of the great rail journeys. I look forward to checking out your previous videos 👍

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Nick! You definitely should - I'm sure you'll love it!

Wow.... Amazing , captivating and mesmerizing. A very well documented Travelogue. I felt I were with You 🥺🥺. Hat's off !!! Love From India 🥰🥰🥰

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot 😊

that was fantastic am so looking forward to trying this one cheers

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome to hear!

It seemed that landscape before Sydney was not so fascinating, but really was worth it from there north. I'd love to take this train.

@FromtheWindowSeat

5 ай бұрын

I guess it’s al relative. I enjoy the contrast between the start and finish. 😎

Thanks for another terrific vid. We are on the Ghan soon Darwin to Adelaide, platinum class, and cannot wait.

@FromtheWindowSeat

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. Platinum class should be incredible. Enjoy!

Thank you so much. It’s so knowledgeable for someone like who’ll be making my maiden trip From Sydney to Melbourne via Canberra in August 2022z

@FromtheWindowSeat

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful. Glad I could help. Hope you enjoy!

Great video, thanks for making it! Greetings from Sweden.

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you liked it. ☺️

I really enjoyed this video

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video Adam! Very well detailed, I had Mario on my Ghan Journey aswell, this all looks very professional. Great video!

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Aidan. Really appreciate that! :)

Great video and scenery along the way

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you - yes, the scenery is lovely.

@allenzhang9900

2 жыл бұрын

@@FromtheWindowSeat hope can see more in the future

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

@@allenzhang9900 That's the plan. ;)

Hi Adam, great video full of interesting information , excellent visuals too. Really enjoyed this video. We drive from Brisbane to Adelaide in February annually so this would make a lovely change. Looking forward to seeing you next time

@FromtheWindowSeat

Жыл бұрын

Really pleased to hear that. Hope you give the train a go. Cheers!

@suerobinson844

Жыл бұрын

@@FromtheWindowSeat Thanks

very interesting you have gave lots of info

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks Mr.

@FromtheWindowSeat

Жыл бұрын

Cheers!

Excellent video. Feels like I was on the tour!

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

So good to hear that - thank you!

A solid review bro, nice

@FromtheWindowSeat

Ай бұрын

Cheers! ☺️

Very nice. Added to my next Adelaide trip when I visit next year expected.

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Glad you liked it.

Great effort! Cool journey

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Thank you for taking us on the journey. I would never want to do this trip at the prices as I see it as the worst way to spend my holiday dollars. It is nice, however, to see what this trip entails. I was amazed at the amount of staff but then realized that they were needed to cover 3 x 8 hour days.

@FromtheWindowSeat

9 ай бұрын

Yes, this trip is not for everyone. The staff certainly work a lot of hours on this trip.

This is an exceptional review. I'm not going to lie though, I would go on that trip for the food alone.

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That sounds like a good enough reason to me! 😋 😜

Beautiful presentation. Greetings from India. Thanks for the presentation.

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏

Love the vlog....🙏

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

I love travelling with train😍

@FromtheWindowSeat

2 жыл бұрын

Me too!