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Motorail - car transport by train
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he Sunlander with Queenslander Class and the Spirit
of the Outback allows you the opportunity to take your
own car or 4WD with you on holidays. You can simply combine
any Spirit of the Outback package tour with the motorail
service to give |
you car transport and self drive holiday options...
Travel one way aboard the Spirit of the Outback
or The Sunlander transport your car and have the convenience
of your own car at your destination. This gives you the opportunity
to
self
drive on the return journey. You don't even have to choose
a package tour. You have the flexibility to simply use the
motorail service as a one-way means to your destination,
where
you can explore the many tourist attractions and unique,
diverse landscape that Queensland has to offer at your own
pace.
Motorail conditions
- Trailers and collapsible camper trailers must be attached
to a motor vehicle.
- Caravans, boat trailers, roof loaded boats or canoes will
not be accepted.
- Passenger luggage left in vehicles along with the vehicle
itself is conveyed at the owner's risk.
- Other conditions apply, please ask.
| Route: |
Accompanied |
Extra
Vehicle |
Unaccompanied |
| Brisbane - Townsville or v.v. |
$165.00 |
$247.50 |
$247.50 |
| Brisbane - Cairns or v.v. |
$187.00 |
$280.50 |
$280.50 |
| Brisbane - Longreach or v.v. |
$165.00 |
$247.50 |
$247.50 |
| Motorail Booking Window |
The
Sunlander |
Spirit
of the Outback |
| Queenslander Class |
325 days in advance |
N/A |
| First Class |
60 days in advance |
325 days in advance |
| Economy Berth |
60 days in advance |
325 days in advance |
| Economy Seat |
60 days in advance |
14 days in advance |
| Unaccompanied Motorail |
48 hours in advance |
48 hours in advance |
Motorail check in times |
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The
Sunlander - 90 minutes prior to departure
Spirit of the outback -
- Brisbane: 2:00 - 3:00pm on the day of departure (Tuesday) and
10:30 - 11.30am on the day of departure (Saturday)
- Longreach: 6:30am on the day of departure
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Transport car... Conditions of acceptance |
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Queensland Rail cannot provide car transport by train unless
owner compliance is observed with ALL the following conditions:
- Vehicles must not be lower than 150mm above ground level
loaded this includes any side skirts or front and rear spoilers.
- Vehicles must not exceed 2100mm in height, 2100mm in width,
or 5270 mm in length, this is to include the outer most
extremity of permissible dimensions.
- The wheels of vehicles fitted with large tyres or dual
rear wheels must not exceed 480mm, with 940mm between each
slot.
- The Motorail wagon has a raised centre section in the
floor and vehicles must not be overloaded as this could
result in damage to fuel tank, exhaust or independent suspension.
- Petrol or other flammable liquids or commodities (excluding
vehicle fuel tank) must not be conveyed in or on the vehicle
and must be removed.
- External fitted louvres and screens should be removed,
aerials lowered, large side mirrors folded in, and all personal
items conveyed on roof racks or tray backs properly secured
by the vehicle owner. Such accessories and effects are the
responsibility of the owner and are conveyed at owners risk.
- Passengers are not permitted access to their vehicles
whilst in transit.
- Vehicle owners must ensure their private vehicle insurance
covers transit by rail.
- QR reserves the right to charge prescribed freight rates
for personal effects or items conveyed in the vehicle.
- Unaccompanied vehicles must be met & received on arrival
by owner or representative
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