b' 4x4 DestinationFollowing the Old Ghan LineGreg Rose explores the Old Ghan Line and the Oodnadatta TrackThe rumble of the diesel engine and the squeal of steel wheels on the railscould be heard long before the train came into view.We were camped beside the old Ghan line railway track near Mirra Creek west ofMarree. It was 1975 and we were exploring the Oodnadatta and Birdsville Tracks. As we packed up the exploring vehicle we had at the time, a red 1300cc Ford Escort panel van, our breakfast of bacon and eggs was cooking in a panon hot coals, being watched over by hordes of flies. The train driver tooted the horn and waved at usas the freight train lumbered past.Algebuckina BridgePhotos by Greg and Lois Rose14 MARCH2021 TRACKWATCH'