The fare includes all meals, beverages and off train touring at broken hill, adelaide and. Travel through brisbane on a historic steam train and relive the splendour of a bygone era. Experience the past at queensland pioneer steam railway, we aim to offer passengers the experience of a past now long gone. The great southern operates during december and january only. This photo taken in 1964 features some of the original founding members of the arhs qld division. Enjoy an excursion to the railways, ride a steam train and youll take in the sights, sounds and smells of these majestic locomotives. The brisbane bayside steam railway society located at 1900 wynnum rd wynnum west, runs miniature train rides from 10am to 4pm on the first and third sundays of the month. All aboardif you have a train enthusiast on your hands or a child who loves being outdoors than a trip on the queensland pioneer steam railway qpsr is. Queensland pioneer steam railway operates three weekend services. Downssteam tourist railway and museum on track for the. The steam train pulls the original sunlander cars of the 1950s which the qld pioneer steam railway.
The caboolture line especially boasts a broad variety of freight trains, long distance passenger trains and even the odd diesel. Reviving a lost age of steam, steel and industry, the queensland pioneer steam railway is a living, breathing museum, where. Located at wynnum junction station on wynnum road, this steam train runs a mountain climb circuit with a spiral loop and bridge. This railway operates on 15 miles 24 km of track, with much of its original rolling stock built as early as 1898. Two of the last steam locomotives to be built in australia are restored for a number of historic journeys between brisbane and cairns to celebrate queensland rails 150th birthday this year. Steam trains, model trains, and day trips from brisbane for kids who love trains.
The brisbane bayside steam railway society hosts train rides on the 1st and 3rd sunday of every month from 10am until 4pm. Brisbanes nearest heritage railway nestled at the birth place of railways in queensland, ipswich. Brisbane suburban steam trains in the 1960s youtube. There are plenty of people waiting with cameras in hand and others waving to the passing trains while waiting for their turn. When you join the train, it has been stopped enroute to brisbane after a murder has. Departing weekly from adelaide friday and brisbane monday.
Servicing destinations throughout brisbane, melbourne and new south wales, nsw trainlink express passenger trains offers a comfortable modern coach and rail network to carry passengers economy or first class, in the comfort of air conditioning on day, night and overnight routes. Pass through city stations and enjoy river crossings on your journey aboard vintage carriages. Steam train trip all aboard for a unique vintage steam train trip from brisbane via the lush hinterland of the sunshine coast to the thriving township of palmwoods. Passengers are free to move between carriages, take in the sights from the charming carriage balconies, wave to onlookers and relax with the gentle sway of the steam train. Brisbane and its surrounding areas are teeming with railway history and unique train rides that are sure to delight locomotive lovers of any age. In the early years of federation, two great railways were being built simultaneously across the far corners of the nation. If you have any information or photos you would like to share on any of the steam trains on my list email me. The picnic train is a onehour 45minute trip to swanbank where theres a childrens. Brisbane queensland australia steam train notebook. Inside the carriages exists a bygone era of elegance and style in rail travel, with polished wood. Train enthusiasts of all ages can enjoy miniature steam and diesel trains on the purposebuilt track at ewing park, woodridge. Take a nostalgic vintage steam train ride around brisbane once a month on steam train sunday. There are both steam and electric trains and each one is different.
A guide to train travel in australia train routes, times. Valley rattler steam train sunshine coast australia. Australian trains travelling by train throughout australia is a memorable and enjoyable experience. We operate steam and diesel miniature train rides, on the first and third sundays each month. Hear the toottoot of the train whistles as the steam trains take off from the platform and get swept up in the historical significance of the show n shine display of over 500 classic cars and vintage hotrods.
You can see them all going by from your spot in the queue. Scott maymanfairfax radio 4bc train driver rodney andrew was just a one year old, when this particular steam train. Queensland pioneer steam railway the railway of industry. The fourth sunday of every month often finds us at bracken ridge for a ride or several on one of the mini trains chugging around the park. There are exploded diagrams of how the various parts work, as well as a written one, and comparisons of function are easily seen between the various valve mechanisms. The market train, from the racecourse station, gives you the chance to explore for some handmade goodies in the markets before catching the 30minute train trip. Steam train sunday roma street train station, brisbane. For convenience, heritage tramways have also been included the worlds second preserved railway, and the first outside the united kingdom, was australias puffing billy railway.
Here are the best places to go train spotting in the southeast queensland region. This is a list of heritage railways in australia, some of which can also be considered tourist railways. Train spotting in brisbane isnt just limited to the electric train system. Steam train sunday is a monthly event presented by the workshops rail museum in ipswich and departs from roma street station in brisbane. Downssteams achievements since formation in 2001, downssteam has established an active railway precinct on the former drayton sidings, acquiring a large rolling stock fleet including steam locomotive no. Please ring the museum on 07 3432 5100 to book tickets after this time. One was the commonwealths transaustralian railway, running eastwest. Hosted by logan model engineering society inc, miniature train rides operate from 10. The heritage train trips are operated by queensland pioneer steam railway who have steam train rides around swanbank rail loop which was used to service the coal needs of swanbank power station. Warwick to stanthorpe mystery wineries steam train tour. The largest and most comprehensive network of long distance and tourist trains in australia extending along the queensland coastline from brisbane to cairns. The highlight of steamfest is undoubtedly the vintage steam and diesel trains that run on saturdays for eager adventurers to take a ride. Queensland rail celebrates 150 years with steam train.
Feel and hear the train rumble from inside the carriages, over a short 30 minute bushland journey or longer trip from bundamba racecourse to swanbank by the lake. Located on the righthand side of the locomotive john. In the late 1960s the end of steam locomotives was announced by queensland railways and in june of 1969 number 802 was condemned. The australian railway historical society queensland is bringing a steam train to the region, so residents can enjoy a ride from palmwoodsyandina and return. Whether youre in perth or heading north or south for the weekend, there are plenty of miniature, heritage, steam, diesel and even ultra smooth electric trains to hop on board. Qgts steam locomotives page shows all the steam trains built for queensland rail and other steam locomotives. Hop on board an immaculate vintage wooden carriage or vintage dining cars and discover the rich mining history of the ipswich area as you. Travel through brisbane on a historic steam train and relive the splendour of a bygone era, passing through city stations on your journey aboard vintage. Travel through brisbane on an historic steam train and relive the splendour of a bygone era. Brisbane bayside steam railway society home facebook. Queensland pioneer steam railway the railway of industry at. Steam train sunday roma street train station, brisbane tickets.
Brisbane for train loving brisbane kids brisbane kids. Murder mystery train ride dinner a great night out. All aboard the vintage steam train on steam train sunday a trip for the young and youngatheart, that departs roma street for a one hour approx nostalgic ride around brisbane. Tickets go offsale at midnight the friday prior to the trip. Departing from roma street the train, which features wooden carriages from queensland rail s heritage fleet, will stop to pick up passengers at northgate, lawnton and caboolture. Perfectly spaced between lines to allow plenty of room to write. The rumble of the car on the tracks, the scenery reeling past your window, and the oldfashioned charm of railway travel all combine to make trains the most romantic method of. Pass through city stations and enjoy river crossings on. You may be wanting to relive your youth or maybe travel behind your first steam train or recreate that special something that comes with riding in 100 year old coaches on tracks that are free of the clutter of modern life. Australia is a vast country, where distances between capital cities are lengthy and what better way to see the australian countryside than by train. The southern downs steam railway operates once a month, offering a range of tours from warwick to clifton, hendon, wheatvale, wallangarra and stanthorpe, including a mystery winery tour.
We met with our good friend renee in brisbane and we took the sunday tourist steam train ride for an hour. Brisbane queensland australia steam train notebook wild pages press on. Published on mar 12, 2019 scenes of brisbane suburban steam trains filmed in the 1960s on 8 and 16mm kodachrome. The big smoke steam trains to sydney, australia july 3, 20 by john gaydon 10 comments in australia, there is no larger city than sydney, and it has been a long time since one could regularly hear the sound of a steam whistle in the harbour city. About queensland pioneer steam railway coop ltd all aboard for a historical steam train journey along the former industrial coal line built in the late 19th century. Both advanced australia along the path of nationhood. Steam trains depart and return to south brisbane station for a one hour ride. Start your festival adventure aboard an authentic steam train before disembarking for festival events at queensland museum and south bank. The picnic train is a onehour 45minute trip to swanbank where theres.
Inside the carriages exists a bygone era of elegance and style in rail travel, with polished wood panels and brass and iron luggage racks. This is a book for engineering enthusiasts, and contains everything you need to manufacture your own working steam engine except scale drawings, tools, materials, and knowhow. Book your springfield lakes accommodation near ipswich today. For a true trip back in time, queensland has several daytour steam trains. Queensland pioneer steam railway qpsr home facebook. Travel in platinum doubletwin, gold twin or gold single service cabins. Steam train ride on offer between palmwoods and yandina. The completion of the north coast line between brisbane and cairns in 1924 created the need for more steam locomotives to handle the increased rail traffic. Youll travel across changing landscapes, meander through delightful towns and experience the best in railway hospitality. Australian trains rail and train journeys throughout. The romance of the era when steam was king awaits you in ipswich courtesy of the queensland pioneer steam railway.
Queensland pioneer steam railway qpsr, ipswich, queensland. Swanbank railway station is used by a heritage and railway preservation society. The picnic train is a onehour 45minute trip to swanbank where theres a childrens playground, and heritage railway gifts can be bought at swanbank station. All aboard the train express as we count down the best train rides that are sure to get those little engines revving with excitement. Steam train sunday roma street station, brisbane tickets.