Queensland Rail Heritage

Preserved rail history in unique and varied presentations across the Sunshine State.

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Queensland Rail's lone Ipswich blacksmith loves his 'hot, dirty, dusty' career - ABC News

For young jobseekers, blacksmithing could be the best job you've never heard of

Despite its ancient role, Australia still needs more blacksmiths, and one Ipswich specialist wants the next generation to discover the rewar

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How restoring a steam engine brought this Far North Queensland community together - ABC News

This steam engine from 1905 is back on track after years of restoration, aided by inmates from the local jail

After 18 years of repairs, a Peckett steam engine from England is taking its first passengers in years — and bringing together a small rural

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Remembering The Sunlander: Gayndah Railway Complex

Remembering The Sunlander: Gayndah Railway Complex

When my husband and I visited the Gayndah Railway Complex last year, we were surprised to discover four M Class Series carriages of the form

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Covid-safe practices: enter at the front, leave station by the rear.

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ASCR station and ticket building.

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The ASCR run their layout in a clockwise direction. Heading towards the station is the old track on the left directly from the workshop. The new track on the right is the 2015 extension. The station sits lakeside, overlooking the water. 

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The 2015 extension has a pair of turnouts (points) soon after passing the Chinese/Japanese gardens with no corresponding track. Perhaps these are in place to accommodate future plans in this clearing?

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Mixed

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Storage

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