Shortcut between Chambers Pillar and Rainbow Valley

Thanks, I can see the Ghan track and the turnoff on my Rodinga map from natmap raster 250K. I just wanted to confirm that the 4WD track runs on the eastern side of the Ghan rail track and that it was possible to get across and head west at the intersection. Its much better getting confirmation from someone who has actually driven the track, so thank you again!

Peter

East????I think you mean West.

There used to be another shortcut. When coming back over the jump-up from Chambers turn left towards the fence line when you are on the flat. Turn right at the fence and then follow it to the cornerpost and then turn left(west). Follow this bush track through to rail corridor track. Turn right and then proceed along this way till the first crossing after you have crossed over the Hugh River Stockroute. Not sure if this track(from Chambers) is still accessible.

Oops! had the map upside down.

When we were up that way in 2003 I tried to access that track it should be a great shortcut.

I got the phone number for the station and called them but the manager was in Alice at the time. I spoke to his father who was reasonably confident that fro a small fee the son would escort me across and give me a history lesson along the way. Unfortunately the son was not due back on the property until it was too late for us. I got the number from Erldunda road house. It would be good to call him before you left home to avoid the dissapointment we had.

Duncs