| Now this ride is a cliffhanger! by railgenie on 05 April, 2013 - 12:00 PM | ||
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 railgenie | Now this ride is a cliffhanger! on 05 April, 2013 - 12:00 PM | |
THRILLSEEKERS had better hold on! The world's steepest incline railway has just become even steeper.The Scenic Railway at the Blue Mountains, NSW, has just reopened after undergoing a $30 million revamp.Passengers can now customise their ride - the incline is adjustable by 20 degrees. The trip used to operate at 52 degrees, but it can now be taken at between 44 and 64 degrees from a thrilling "cliff hanger" to a softer laid back journey.The red carriages, which fit 84 passengers, now also have an enclosed glass roof.There's also a refurbished track which spans 415 metres through a cliff side tunnel and through an ancient rainforest.Scenic World is Australia's most-visited private tourist attraction. It also has a skyway, walkway and cableway. | ||