* Rail travel for all budgets - from the five-star luxury of the Great South Pacific Express to economy sleeping berths for budget-conscious travellers, plus full etails of the Australpass and other passes and ticket bargains
* Railway route guides with 50 rail maps - all main lines and branches, what to look out for as you travel and where to stop
* Railway history - and the battle for the survival of rail in Australia
* City guides and maps - the best singhts, recommende hotels and restaurants in many stops along the lines; with extensive sections on Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Canberra