Cockle train run - Goolwa to Victor harbour & return

Caught the Cockle train to Goolwa this morning @ 11am. This line was the first built in SA to transport goods brought down the Murray river by paddle steamers to Goolwa & then by train to the port @ Victor harbour. It is called the Cockle train because passengers use to collect the cockle shells on the beach & then catch train back home. The rail runs along the coastline & is very scenic. Unfortunately no whales loafing in the bay

 

Here comes the train

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lovely old carriages

 

 

Shunting the loco back to front of train for ride into Goolwa