I would recommend it, but only in Gold Kangaroo. Red Kangaroo is really only suitable for journeys up to about 9 hours or so.

The catering in Gold is superb, and is freshly prepared on board the train (although some of the pre-preparation is done before-hand - it is finished on-board in the kitchen). The catering in RK is somewhat below the standard you would expect from a roadside truck-stop.

The lounge facilities in GK are what you would expect for the price you will pay, although you will have to pay for drinks. The lounge facilities in RK are seriously sub-standard and noisy, and you have to resort to plastic cups (even for wine).

Sleeping facilities are fine in GK, barely adequate in RK Sleeper (tight and cramped, and sharing with a complete stranger if travelling alone) and definitely spartan in RK Seat.

Overall, I can recommend it, but only ONLY ONLY ONLY if travelling in Gold Kangaroo class.

Dave