The four hand-built Swiss designed carriages for Scenic World allows passengers to choose their own adventure with a 20 degree differentiation, from a thrilling 'cliff hanger' to a softer laid back journey.
Already the world's steepest incline railway, the iconic trip at 52 degrees can now be taken between 44 and 64 degrees down to into the Jamison Valley.
The new experience in the enclosed glass roof red carriages, means that passengers can enjoy multiple train trips with each journey being unique.
The redevelopment also includes a refurbished track and two interactive platforms which feature a permanent historical exhibition.
Overseeing the project are Joint Managing Directors, Anthea and her brother David Hammon.
Anthea, also the project's Chief Engineer, and David said the new railway, along with the Scenic Boardwalk, the Scenic Cableway and the Scenic Skyway, meant the attraction was an all-day nature-based destination.
"This redevelopment continues to honour the same depth of historical, cultural and environmental respect that our family has provided for three generations, but offers the visitor a fresh perspective that inspires visitors to be immersed in a rainforest setting all day," they said.
The track spans 415m through a cliff side tunnel and through a ancient rainforest. The carriage takes 84 passengers and operates every 10 minutes.
The new train will be the fifth since Hammon's grandfather Harry took over the mining lease in 1945 and converted the coal railway into a tourist attraction.
Australia's most visited private tourist attraction is experienced by almost one million visitors annually who also ride the highest skyway in Australia at 270m, the biggest cable car in the country fitting 84 people, and walk along the Scenic Walkway which is longest boardwalk in the Southern Hemisphere spanning 2.4km.
Scenic World has also just released its Annual Pass + costing $99 for an adult, $39 for children (4-13yrs), and $239 for a family (2 adults and up to five children under 13). It entitles visitors to unlimited rides all day, every day of the year, 15% off additional tickets, food and beverage, and retail purchases.
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