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[CNJRoss]

BBC News, 6/7/09:

Tourist clings to Australia train

A teenage American tourist says he spent two hours clinging to the side of a long-distance train as it sped across the Australian outback in the night.

Chad Vance said he had to leap onto The Ghan as it left the station at Port Augusta, South Australia, after he had disembarked during a 40-minute stop.

He became cold and tired as the train reached speeds of up to 110km/h (70mph) on the journey to Alice Springs

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Video: Chad Vance records his terrifying journey on his digital camera.

[EvergreenRailfan]

I heard Alaska has extreme passenger railroading at home, no need to go down to Australia to find some. Although with the Ghan running 2 days a week to begin with, and a few runs this year have been canceled because of the economy, I can see why he tried to board it while underway after missing the train. I heard the GSR has these long stretch stops and whistle stops, but he should have followed the warnings, if there were any, that the train was leaving.

[KevinKorell]

If he clung to the rear of the train, would he be considered "Out Back"?

[EvergreenRailfan]

If he clung to the rear of the train, would he be considered "Out Back"?

Very Funny! I suppose he would, would be "Out Back" in the Outback.