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air-conditioned express train to Cairns was introduced in 1953, the
Rockhampton Mail retained its wooden carriages, and a surcharge and booking restrictions deterred Rockhampton bound travelers from using the air-conditioned services. Following a rearrangement of the Sunlander consists and the
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Capricornian replaced the Rockhampton Mail in 1970, taking 14.25 hours for the overnight trip and running 5 times per week.
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Capricornian used standard Queensland Rail M Series and L Series steel rolling stock. As at 1990, the service featured the following facilities and accommodation:
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November 1993, which now runs from Brisbane to Longreach with a connecting coach service to Winton, largely to cater for the 'rail cruising' tourism market.
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Traveltrain Timetable, Effective March 1 1990
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132:between
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55:Retired
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318:Gympie
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