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The Sunlander
Depicition of the "Sunlander" locomotive headboard
Overview
Service typePassenger Train
StatusRetired
PredecessorSunshine Express
First service4 June 1953
Last service31 December 2014
SuccessorSpirit of Queensland
Former operator(s)Queensland Rail
Route
TerminiBrisbane
Cairns
Distance travelled1,681 kilometres
Average journey time45 hours (Original)
31 hours (Final)
Line(s) usedNorth Coast
Technical
Rolling stockM series
L series
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
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The Sunlander was a long distance passenger rail service operated by Queensland Rail on the North Coast line between Brisbane and Cairns in Queensland between June 1953 and December 2014. It has been replaced by the Spirit of Queensland.

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