Publication type
non-fiction
Summary
Brochure published to commemorate the inaugural journey of the Ghan from Adelaide to Darwin. The Ghan takes its name from the 19th century Afghan camel drivers who arrived in Australia and helped to explore the country's remote interior. The original line linked Adelaide to Alice Springs was completed in 1929. After 126 years of planning, and at a cost of $1.3 billion, the first passenger train reached Darwin on 3 February 2004.