Talk:North East Dundas Tramway

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(added in 2008 and removved in 2010) Removed as it is travel guide material and not related to current article - please reinsert only when wikified and not WP:NOT SatuSuro 14:54, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Line can be accessed by foot from the Williamsford end (by driving up the access road to the Hercules Mine from Roseberry) or by foot or 4WD from the Melba Flats end. From the Williamsford end, the line makes for a delightful walk through thick rainforest and passing old water-filled adits disappearing into the side of the mountain. It takes approximately 90 mintutes to walk to the foot of Montezuma Falls, and is highly recommended to visitors to the West Coast.

From the Melba Flats end, it is possible to take a 4WD up the entire length of the line to the base of Montezuma Falls, however there are several extremely difficult creek crossings along the way. A well prepared 4WD is required, being equipped with a winch is highly recommended, as is being prepared to tolerate some damage to your vehicle! Walking is by far the better option, as you will see and experience more. By foot, the journey may take up to 3 hours to reach the falls. By vehicle, it may actually take longer.

Rainfall on Mt Read will rapidly lead to a significant increase in the creek and river levels. Be extremely cautious with river crossings, and be prepared to have to wait for long periods of time before being able to cross.

It is not possible to drive the entire length of the line, as the trestle bridge at Montezuma Falls has long since fallen down and the falls themselves cannot be negotiated by a vehicle. It is possible to do so by foot, however crossing at the falls is hazardous and slippery - be careful.

The formation winds through some elegantly sculpted cuttings, and it is quite easy to imagine how it must have looked with a tram hauling its way up the mountain.

Following the line is easy from either direction, however there are multiple tracks leading off to either side of the line at different points. These can lead to some interesting historical locations. Do your research beforehand.

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