The Engineerʼs Track: A Failed Railway Dream

Found in the Blue Mountains, the Engineerʼs Track - also known as the Surveyor's Track - once stretched 65 km through the rugged Grose Valley—an ambitious 1850s survey route for a railway that was never built. Here Iʼll show you part of whatʼs left, uncovering its origins, the Royal Engineers who carved it, and the harsh conditions they faced in one of Australiaʼs most unforgiving landscapes. From surviving relics to vanished sections reclaimed by the bush, this is the story of a bold idea slowly erased by time and terrain. Subscribe to see more places and learn about stories from this region and beyond. ☕️🍻 Your support is much appreciated, and I'd never turn it down if you bought me a coffee or shouted me a beer! https://buymeacoffee.com/the.bygones Thanks for dropping by! #BlueMountainsHistory #BlueMountains #EngineersTrack #AustralianHistory #HiddenHistory #SurveyorsTrack #HikingAustralia #GroseRiverValley #ColonialHistory #HistoricalStories #ExploreNSW