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	Katoomba Scenic World - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Scenic World is a popular privately-owned tourist attraction located at the southern end of the town of Katoomba in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia, about 100 kilometers west of Sydney.
		The Scenic Railway is reputedly the steepest cable-driven funicular railway in the world, with an incline of 52 degrees, over a distance of 415 metres.
		The original Scenic Skyway was removed early in 2004 and was replaced by a new cable car that opened in December of that year, built by Doppelmayr and CWA Constructions.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Katoomba_Scenic_World (421 words)

	Katoomba, New South Wales - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Katoomba is the chief town of the City of Blue Mountains in New South Wales, Australia and the administrative headquarters of Blue Mountains City Council.
		Katoomba is well-served by hotels and guest-houses, the oldest and most prominent of which is the Carrington Hotel, established in 1882 and occupying the highest point in town.
		Katoomba and nearby Medlow Bath were first developed as tourist destinations towards the end of the 19th century when a series of grand hotels, notably the Carrington and the Belgravia (later the Hydro Majestic) were built and then repeatedly extended.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Katoomba (1088 words)

	Katoomba travel guide - Wikitravel
		Katoomba is the largest and best-known town in the Blue Mountains region of the Australian state of New South Wales.
		Katoomba is located 106 km (66 miles) to the west of Sydney and lies 1,017 m (3,337 ft) above sea level.
		Katoomba developed as a popular mountain resort town in the early part of the 20th century, a process aided by the advent of regular train services along the current line.
	wikitravel.org /en/Katoomba (713 words)

	Katoomba cable railways, Blue Mountains, Australia
		The world famous Katoomba Scenic Railway was originally part of a network of tramlines built to bring coal and kerosene shale from mines up to the main railway.
		In 1925, the Katoomba Colliery was registered, with the aim of re-opening the coal mine at the base of the cliffs.
		The Depression, and the closure of the Katoomba Electric Power-house, spelt the death of the coal mine.
	infobluemountains.net.au /rail/ksr/kat_tram.htm (929 words)

	Katoomba
		The Scenic Railway is the steepest railway incline in the world and is now one of the most popular man-made tourist attractions in Australia.
		Adjacent to the Scenic Railway is the new Sceniscender, the steepest aerial cable car in Australia.
		Katoomba is a derivative of the Aboriginal word ‘Kedumba’ meaning ‘shiny, falling waters’ after the natural beauty of the area.
	www.bluemts.com.au /tourist/towns/katoomba.asp (1107 words)

	Katoomba
		Katoomba is the main town of the mountains, it is built on several hills which on one side plummet 600m into the Jamieson Valley.
		To the east are the famous Wentworth Falls which are the highest in the area with a drop of 270m.
		Katoomba is the biggest town in the Blue Mountains and the area's commercial heart, is also the best located, though for all its surrounding charms, café culture and secondhand clothes and bookshops, it can still seem a little raw and characterless.
	www.pacificislandtravel.com /australia/newsouthwales/katoomba.asp (1332 words)

	Ian Rowland: The Mindreader, The Mind Motivator. Deadly Down Under / Scenic World (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Scenic World is a multi-faceted attraction built around the Jamison Valley rainforest.
		It's such a large photo that I have had to stash it on a separate page, where I have also included the standard Scenic Railway joke.
		At the base of the Scenic Railway is the start of the boardwalk (1.2 miles in total) which leads through the genuine Jurassic rainforest.
	www.ianrowland.com /Travels/DDUPt1/AusScenicWorld.html (588 words)

	Re: Katoomba Scenic Railway not steepest? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		> >The Scenic Railway at Katoomba is 52 degrees, which is 1 in 0.78 or 128%.
		The website (www.pilatus.com/index_e.html) gives the figure as 48%, and claims it to be the steepest rack railway in the world, which is obviously what I must have had in mind.
		There is a funicular in the Italian part of Switzerland, which I seem to recall claims to be the steepest passenger carrying funicular in the world, too.
	www.railpage.org.au /ausrail/99feb/msg00398.html (277 words)

	All Aboard! Katoomba Scenic Railway - Blue Mountains Australia
		It's the steepest railway in the world (Guinness Book of Records), and originally part of the Katoomba mining tramways constructed between 1878 and 1900.
		The funicular railway line descends through sandstone cliffs, via a rock tunnel beside Orphan Rock, then emerges to spectacular views and lush fern-filled rainforest.
		History of the Katoomba Scenic Railway and associated mining tramways.
	www.infobluemountains.net.au /rail/ksr (206 words)

	Katoomba Blue Mountains Australia Tourism Information Guide discoverAustralia.com.au
		Katoomba, population 17 700, is the largest town and main tourist destination in the Blue Mountains with at least three million visitors each year.
		As Katoomba grew as a holiday destination its coal mining fortunes declined and the mine was closed in the 1920s.
		The Katoomba Scenic Railway was built in 1879 to service a coalmine in the Jamison Valley.
	www.discoveraustralia.com.au /new_south_wales/katoomba.html (277 words)

	Katoomba Public School - Here
		Back in the 1870's Katoomba had a small population of coal and shale miners as well as timber cutters.
		The mines were scattered about the valleys, mainly in the vicinity of the present Scenic Railway.
		Eventually there was such support from the whole of the Katoomba community that the Department of Education agreed to build a new school in Merriwa Street.
	www.katoomba-p.schools.nsw.edu.au /history.htm (977 words)

	SETS Tours (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The original Katoomba Scenic Skyway has operated from 1958 and is now about to be closed for complete replacement.
		The Katoomba Scenic Railway was built in 1878 to transport coal up from a mine in the Jamison Valley into which the railway runs.
		The railway descends 415 metres, at a maximum gradient of 52 degrees, making it one of the world’s steepest incline railways.
	www.sets.org.au /tours/index.php?id=t20043.skyway (456 words)

	Scenic World Blue Mountains Australia
		Ride the steepest incline Railway in the world down to a lush and hidden valley.
		At Scenic World Blue Mountains enjoy 360° views, taking in the famous Three Sisters, the magnificent Katoomba Falls, Mt Solitary and the near endless vista of the Jamison Valley.
		Scenic Skyway - Scenic Cableway - Scenic Railway - Scenic Walkway - Scenic Cinema
	www.scenicworld.com.au (185 words)

	KATOOMBA - NEW SOUTH WALES
		Katoomba is the main tourist centre in the Blue Mountains with a variety of things to do.
		Just west of this is the Scenic Railway, an old coalmining train built on an angle of 45 degrees, and the Scenic Skyway which travels 200m above the valley.
		South West of Katoomba is the Kanangra-Boyd National Park where you will find the Jenolan Caves.
	www.australianexplorer.com /katoomba.htm (257 words)

	RailroadData.Com Train Links: Australia - Katoomba Scenic Railway - Blue Mountains Australia
		Over the years the railway was also used to convey coal and shale from the 'Ruined Castle' area and Megalong Valley.
		Today the Scenic Railway is the world's steepest incline railway and conveys more than 850,000 passengers a year.
		It consists of a unique ride through a tunnel in the side of the mountain and descends 415 metres at a maximum grade of 52 degrees passing an ancient rainforest area before reaching the Jamison Valley.
	www.railroaddata.com /rrlinks/Detailed/1644.html (203 words)

	Things I thought as a child that turned out to be wrong (Part II)
		9 · Posted by Kirsten on February 27, 2006 10:00 AM Everything you thought the Katoomba Scenic Railway would be, became a nightmare for me at the tender age of 6 when my mother, being only 26 herself at the time, fancied a bit of fun and took me on The Big Dipper at Blackpool.
		Age 12 I went on the "scenic railway" and have no memories of it being scenic.
		I too baulked at going on the scenic railway, but it was the cost that put me off.
	www.shauny.org /cgi-bin/mt/mcom.cgi?entry_id=2837 (1281 words)

	Excursions - Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia - BootsnAll.com
		This is where most of the hiking trails depart from and it's also where you'll find the Scenic Skyway, Scenic Railway, the Three Sisters lookout and the information centre at Echo Point.
		Katoomba is the major town in the Blue Mountains and caters to day-trippers from Sydney with plenty of pricey boutiques, craft shops and cafés.
		Katoomba is the best place to base yourself in the Blue Mountains and has easy access to the Scenic Railway, scenic lookouts and hiking trails and good rail access from Sydney.
	www.bootsnall.com /pacifictravelguides/woll/excursions.shtml (1347 words)

	Katoomba Scenic Railway not steepest? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		David Martin Blue Mountains Railway Pages http://www.mountains.net.au/plaza/rail/ I must beg to differ with your statement that the Katoomba Scenic Railway is the steepest in the world.
		however, I believe a little research will prove that The Incline Railway is the steepest (though not knowing the linear distance your railway runs, it may be the longest at that grade.) On further study of the data you list...
		I suggest additional study but the railway you display is no less attractive because of the misinformation.
	www.railpage.org.au /ausrail/99feb/msg00306.html (186 words)

	eBay - scenic railway, Postcards Paper, Transportation items on eBay.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The White City, Chicago Scenic Railway Terminal, 1906
		Scenic Railway Journeys VHS New Worlds Old Worlds
		Dragon Gorge, Scenic Railway, Revere Beach MA c.1910
	search-desc.ebay.com /search/search.dll?query=scenic+railway&newu=1&... (320 words)

	Katoomba : Attractions \| Frommers.com
		One thing you have to do in the Blue Mountains is ride the Scenic Railway, the world's steepest -- follow the road signs to Scenic World.
		It consists of a carriage on rails that is lowered 415m (1,361 ft.) into the Jamison Valley at a maximum incline of 52 degrees.
		I'd advise taking the Scenic Railway down, going for a walk, and taking the cable car back up.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/katoomba/1351010029.html (611 words)

	Molino Stewart Environmental Consultants - Sceniscender Cable Car (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Scenic World, situated in the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains, is a major tourism attraction, drawing both international and local visitors.
		The lower station of the Sceniscender is joined to the bottom platform of the Scenic Railway by a one kilometre boardwalk.
		The Scenic Skyway is Australia’s only horizontal passenger carrying cable car.
	www.molinostewart.com.au /sceniscender.htm (371 words)

	Blue Mountains and Jenolan Caves - Katoomba Scenic Railway - Worldisround photo
		Scenery in New South Wales picture - This is the steepest railway in the world.
		It was fun to ride, as the seats faced outward, so it was like being dragged up the side of the mountain.
		This is the steepest railway in the world.
	www.worldisround.com /articles/69275/photo17.html (142 words)

	Greater Blue Mountains Area - World Heritage Site - Pictures, info and travel reports
		I had fun riding the Katoomba Scenic Railway, "the steepest incline railway in the world." There were beautiful crimson rosellas everywhere.
		Also fun is the railway which is a bit more like a rollercoaster as it descends at and angle of up to 45* making it one of the steepest in the world, we got talking to the driver and he let us travel up and down a few times for free.
		If you are not so energetic the cable or the much more exciting funicular railway are a nice way to get to the bottom.
	www.worldheritagesite.org /sites/greaterbluemountains.html (1129 words)

	Australia & NZ :: Excursions
		Blue Mountains YHA207 Katoomba Street, Katooma, NSW 2780tel: (02) 4782 1416fax: (02) 4782 6203A clean hostel with modern facilities in a historical 1930's building conveniently located right near the train station.
		Scenic RailwayThe world's steepest inclined railway is more like a short roller coaster ride.
		Scenic SkywayThis cable gondola provides an impressive view of Katoomba and the Blue Mountains from above Jamison Valley.Corner Violet Street and Cliff Drive, Katoomba.
	travelstorydirectory.com /data/100.html (1437 words)

	Ian Rowland: The Mindreader, The Mind Motivator. Deadly Down Under / Scenic Railway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		It is taken from an excellent CD of photos supplied with my Scenic World Visitor Pack.
		It is their photograph and their copyright, and if they ask me to remove it from this website then I will.
		Let me promise you that no matter how steep this railway track looks, it feels even steeper when you're on it.
	www.ianrowland.com /Travels/DDUPt1/AusScenicRailway.html (100 words)

	eBay Australia - railway, victorian railways, train, Railroadiana items at low prices (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The World of Steam - Railway recording on Stereo LP
		Thomas the tank wooden ' Bulgy the Railway Bus' BNIP
		Railway digest magazines x 15 2000,2001 and 2002
	search.ebay.com.au /railway (305 words)

	Welcome to Katoomba Blue Mountains NSW Australia highlighting the townships of Katoomba, Blackheath & Mt Victoria. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Welcome to Katoomba Blue Mountains NSW Australia highlighting the townships of Katoomba, Blackheath and Mt Victoria.
		There is a veritable ton of things to do in Katoomba, Blackheath and Mt Victoria - there is the Scenic Cable car, Scenic Railway, plus bus tours for the less agile,
		This is a Community, Business and Tourism Website trying to help you discover all there is to know about the 'Top' of the Blue Mountains townships of Katoomba, Blackheath, Mount Victoria and surrounding areas.
	www.katoomba-nsw.com /welcome.html (406 words)

	Echo Point Holiday Villas and Cottages Katoomba Blue Mountains Australia Accommodation. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Echo Point Holiday Villas and Cottages Katoomba Blue Mountains Australia Accommodation.
		offer 5 self contained villas and 3 country cottages central to the spectacular Three Sisters in Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia.
		You will be able to enjoy bush walking, restaurants, antique shops, galleries and the popular Scenic Railway attractions.
	www.katoomba-nsw.com /EchoPtVillas.html (103 words)

	Scenic World Blue Mountains Australia - Scenic Railway
		The 415m descent will lead you through a cliff side tunnel into ancient rainforrest.
		From here you are free to explore the Scenic Walkway which will guide you through the forrest to the Scenic Cableway platform.
		The Scenic Railway can carry up to 84 passengers and operates every 10 minutes.
	www.scenicworld.com.au /attractions_railway.asp (174 words)

	Blue Mountains Adventure Tours - Full Day 4WD Eco Tours depart Sydney, Australia
		My personal favourite; highlights of this popular eco-tour include a light breakfast overlooking the Hawkesbury River at Wiseman’s Ferry and lunch in the fragrant gardens and crisp air of Mount Wilson, a scenic mountain village.
		After an interesting walk along an instructive boardwalk, we rise from the forest on a cable car to view the splendid Three Sisters, Ruin Castle, Orphin Rock and Mount Solitary.
		Leaving Katoomba at sundown, we’ll have you back in Sydney one and a half hours later.
	www.bluemountainsadventuretours.com (211 words)

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