Downs Explorer operates steam train tours from Warwick to Wallangarra, Toowoomba, Goondiwindi and Inglewood at select times during the year - see the website for details. 0000090380 00000 n Platform 10 is standard level. 0000063350 00000 n ARHS Discount: $200 Travel has been my life and shall continue to be. The Swanbank Collier is a 1 hour 10 minute trip from the scenic Swanbank station set in idyllic lakeside grounds. This would equate to around $44.9 million per kilometre of high speed rail track if applied to South East Queensland's corridor. *One of Queensland Rails preserved main line steam engines, probably one of the BB18 type, has been requested for this tour and is expected to be available. The Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers offers a steam train experience allowing you a scenic experience across the Lockyer Valley and ofcourse a visit to the big event itself. 0000048154 00000 n A passion for history and wildlife is well served on his travels and he combines his many interests with regular and extensive train travel. Downs Steam is in the process of restoring the only C16-106 QR Class locomotive left in existence. There are 99+ hotels available in Toowoomba. In the meantime please visit our. 0000034629 00000 n David took over as Tour Manager in Portugal in 2012 and specialises in the companys tours in Portugal, France, Austria and Sri Lanka, and some of the Spanish and Italian tours, though he has also led a tour in Australia. Greyhound Australia. Barnaby Joyce's push for rail extension to Gladstone would set off Travellers may purchase an additional ticket to travel on this shuttle. C17 is a steam locomotive with eight driving wheels and a 17" cylinder, originally built between 1920 and 1953. Kevin also has a passion for football and has researched, designed and led over 20 football fan tours to five World Cups and other major tournaments over the last 18 years. Bernadette is a trained actor, psychologist, businesswoman, and writer. in 1977, and met Scott in 1982 when they did the Tempest for Queensland Theatre Co.. After a hectic 5 year stint at QTC, La Boite and TN, he moved to Sydney and worked for JC Williamson, The Q, and STC. Daily schedule for the shuttle: Departs Toowoomba station: 9.00am - arrives Spring Bluff: 9.35am Returns Spring Bluff: 11.00am - arrives Toowoomba station: 11.35am Departs Toowoomba station: 1.00pm - arrives Spring Bluff: 1.35pm 0000062956 00000 n The resulting photographs and articles have appeared in numerous Australian and overseas publications. Nice to know - Light refreshments, sweets, chips and soft drinks will be available to purchase on board. Enjoy a mid-week staycation at BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park between Sunday to Thursday, and kids eat free with any paying adult! Compare your options: plane, train, bus, car, ferry, bike share, driving and walking directions all in one search. Allan has managed rail tour groups from the USA for the International Railway Travellers Group to both New Zealand and Australia. ROBERT KINGSFORD SMITH has had a passion for Railways since he was a child, and so began a quest to record on film the worlds disappearing steam locomotives. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. He has also lived in Canada and spent a few years in South Africa working for the railways there. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. As a child growing up in Sydney he witnessed the very last of the days of steam on the railways of NSW and thus began a fascination for trains and rail travel that continues today. From Rob Brydon & Dr Michael Mosley live, famous banjo players & cutting edge theatre to wine-tasting and a sunflower festival, The top things to do in March around Brisbane, The top things to do around Brisbane this weekend, Sherlock Holmes' The Mystery of the Valkyrie, Australian Geographic: Our Country 360 Cinematic Experience, A sensory fusion of food and art set outdoors within a popup village, A stunning al fresco restaurant, 2 bars, ice-cream parlour and cellar door, Sing, dance and sway your weekend away with family & friends. Currently works are being undertaken to improve this stations facilities to include a Ticket office. Bribie Island miniature steam train Melsa Park has a 500 metre track that's perfect for a miniature steam train ride. (A $105; Conc $100; Child $60; Fam 2A+2C $280)C. Stay in Palmwoods, have lunch at one of the several eateries or hotel and explore the town centre. Mariah is passionate about gastronomy and languages and speaks English, Portuguese, French and Spanish. DownsSteam would like to thank the Westbrook Correctional Centre for allowing Domi (meaning thunder) to solely undertake this unique and extensive art project over very short 19 weeks, as many other artists had declined due to the magnitude of the project. Since then, she has worked in and around 18 other countries in the travel arena and had a lot of fun, free- travelling around the others. 0000048220 00000 n The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. Apart from the obvious joy of seeing a country by train, travelling in a small group of like-minded travellers with a dedicated, experienced tour leader and knowledgeable, English-speaking local guides is what really sets Railway Adventures apart. Toowoomba 1130 Carnival of Flowers Steam Train BB18 locomotive + Wooden Heritage Carriages as train M909 Arrive Depart Toowooomba 1345 Passengers on Spring Bluff 1430 1500 Helidon 1600 1620 Passengers off/on Transform your holiday into the most unforgettable adventure of a lifetime with Railway Adventures. Prices start at $150AUD per night. Excellent service! Brisbane's annual St Patrick's Day Paradeis back! Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Now, thanks to the tireless work of the DownsSteam volunteers that heritage is being honoured. They have restored and re-built the locomotive sheds, workshops, water tower, repairs to the turntable, relaying of railway lines and erecting fencing. Toowoomba truly has something to offer everyone. Shes explored every state and territory in Australia and has the greatest fondness for those out of the way, quirky experiences that can only be found outside the cities. PDF Carnival of Flowers - Steam Train Tours. Book online! The 'Downs Explorer' offers you a range of unique heritage rail experiences through some of the most picturesque countryside in Australia. ), and anywhere where you learn something you didnt know!. For arrival and departure times for public transport to and from South Brisbane Railway Station . Southern Queensland Country | Home Please Note: During COVID safe operations this station Is closed to assist the railway in being COVID safe in its operation. Phil has spent most of his life in travel related work and pleasure. Please subscribe for the latest news and upcoming tours. Choosing either a coastal route or an inland journey, patrons are looked after by the Rainbow Serpent who created the mountains and rivers according to aboriginal lore. There is a standard gauge connection to Sydney but this is just 100 or so miles long between the capital, Brisbane and the southern border. The Downs Explorer is based at the site of Warwicks former historic Locomotive Depot in Hamilton Street Warwick Queensland. Staying in luxury resorts and hotels along the way, his special train travels to almost every corner of the scenic island. Photographers and film makers are asked to contact (07) 3103 0871 to seek permission prior to using these facilities. All Aboard! 0000430509 00000 n 120 0 obj <> endobj xref Steam Train Tours. Book online! - Sunshine Express. Since 1957. Take a leisurely stroll around our gardens. The morning tea was magnificent and the tour was so informative. Upgrade tickets are available which include discounted entry to The Workshops Rail Museum. One of his favourite journeys is by private train in Sri Lanka. He switched from Road Design to theatre via Queensland Uni. Inland rail extension to Gladstone less Rocky - CQ Today The Range Railway History - DownsSteam Tourist Railway and Museum 0000042900 00000 n For the latest travel status, please check the official page for Australia. 0000015597 00000 n Signup for our newsletter to get notified about our next ride. 0000089515 00000 n She has worked in wholesale and retail travel, then as an events coordinator in a 5-star hotel, before living and working in Japan for 2 years as a conversational English teacher with her husband Duncan. . I alsokeep very active, which helps relieve the stresses of everyday life. 0000012294 00000 n Being the hub of the fertile Darling Downs region has resulted in a city with extensive manufacturing, education, health, retail and professional services. Spring Bluff station on track for Carnival of Flowers 0000080056 00000 n Letting fellow hobbyists know about the Toowoomba Model Trains, Craft & Hobby Expo The list continues to grow. The Westlander travels from Brisbane to Charleville twice a week, with RailBus Coach Connections to Quilpie and Cunnamulla. Access Queensland Rail Travel on Instagram, Access Queensland Rail Travel on Facebook, Access Queensland Rail Travel on Trip Advisor. High Speed Rail Australia: NSW Premier says interstate fast rail - news Some favorite places to travel? Win a small business promotional package worth $5,000 to advertise on Must Do Brisbane! A breakdown gang was sent from Toowoomba and breakdown trains were also despatched from Brisbane and Toowoomba to clear wreckage from the line. Railway accidents in Queensland - Wikipedia Queensland Railway commence carrying bulk cement from the early 1940's. "FF" wagons were steel lined, floor and part of the side and ends had sheet steel added. As Queensland's largest inland city, Toowoomba offers all the benefits of urban living without any of the big-city 'hassles'. 0000012061 00000 n The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. Graeme says The back blocks of Australia, the Isle of man (Motor bikes AND trains! Recommended Bus Take the bus from Brisbane to Toowoomba 1h 45m $21 - $50 Train Take the train from Brisbane Roma Street to Toowoomba 3h 50m (Source: Toowoomba to Gladstone Inland rail project submission) Cr Burnett . Tickets are available via The Workshops Rail Museum website or call QTIX on 136 246. The best part about travel is trying to be like a local in a city and experience it from their eyes. Originally from Sydney, Phil now resides in Adelaide where he continues to lobby governments for improved urban and regional rail services across Australia. 0000061098 00000 n Initially in heritage railways when he was asked to join a volunteer working party at the Ffestiniog Railway in Wales. There are other opportunities to also experience train rides if you are willing to take a short trip outside of Brisbane. The Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway operates passenger services out of Swanbank Station located by the picturesque Swanbank Lakeside park. Hayley has experienced many aspects of the travel industry. 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Mike has a wide range of interests including history, arts and travel. Train traveller, well known TV personality and travel company owner, Scott McGregor, has travelled on some of the worlds most inspiringrailway toursand led the most exclusive group adventures to numerous exotic destinations over the years. Internationally, shes travelled to many countries across Asia, Europe, North America, and Africa. 0000018981 00000 n Upon arrival at the heritage listed Grandchester Station, travellers can disembark to watch the locomotive uncoupled from its train and ran around for its return trip, prior to returning to the Museum. In May 1936 the name was changed to Australian Railway and Locomotive Historical Society and further changed to Australian Railway Historical Society in 1951. Bell Shakespeare occupied his attention for 6 years to 1999, before he went with his new wife Barbara and taught English in Japan for a couple of years. The service departs Brisbane at 19:15 in the evening, which arrives into Toowoomba at 23:05. GPO. Trains run twice a week between Brisbane and Toowoomba. Southern Queensland by Rail, Road and Special Steam Trains, The Mines and Lines of Newcastle and its Inner Suburbs with Ed Tonks OAM, Steam train journeys at Swanbank from Warwick to Wallangarra and on the Mary Valley, Museum visits to Workshops Rail, Cobb+Co, Olds Engineering and military museums, Explore heritage railway preservation collections at Ipswich, Warwick and Gympie, Special guided tour of the grand Jimbour historic homestead in Dalby, Private vintage carriage on the heritage train trip from Warwick to Wallangarra, Tilt train journey through the Sunshine Coast from Hervey Bay to Brisbane, Explore the national parks at Girraween and the Bunya Mountains, From the mountains, to the coast via rugged ranges, vast plains and lush hinterlands, Comfortable coach travel and luggage transport throughout. 0000010011 00000 n 0000037278 00000 n 0000056259 00000 n In the steam locomotive era, all the heavy goods trains from Brisbane had to have an engine at the rear to push them from Murphy's Creek to Toowoomba. FAX: Fax the booking form and credit card details to:- (07) 3252 1767. I get great satisfaction being able to share my broad range of experience with my tour clients. We offer regular tours from Warwick to Stanthorpe and Wallangarra, Clifton, Wheatvale, Hendon, Toowoomba, plus special long weekends to Goondiwindi and Tenterfield, NSW. She has visited over thirty countries throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania, and travelled on the classic Trans-Siberian and Indian Pacific railway journeys. He was in the inaugural cast of Les Miserables for Cameron Mackintosh. 0000010904 00000 n The longest running floral event of its kind in Australia, dating back to 1950, visitors travel far and wide to see the citys gardens in full bloom. His interest in rail was sparked as a youngster by watching steam trains shunt in the yards at Nyngan, and later by regular travel on the Western Mail between Dubbo and Sydney to attend university. This station is the boarding point for passengers on The Swanbank Collier or a Heritage Pass ticket. Our Henderson Rd Bookshop is open 9am-3pm M-F and 9-1 Saturday. The road distance is 125.5 km. Springtime Steam Spectacular to the Carnival of Flowers and Beyond 22 30 September 2021 BRISBANE WARWICK TOOWOOMBA DALBY MARYBOROUGH GYMPIE . Stephen is interested in connecting with people and tailoring his expertise to enhance the enjoyment of all travellers. Barbara has been part of the Railway Adventures tour leader team since April 2021 and loves being part of a like-minded group that supports a well-planned and inspirational itinerary, creating lifelong memories with enthusiastic passengers. The colonial delights of Maryborough, home to the creator of Mary Poppins and just up the road the seaside town of Hervey Bay is the bookend to this varied adventure. 0000037710 00000 n A true citizen of the World, John Medcalf has a wealth of travel experience. Enjoy a mid-week staycation at BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park between Sunday to Thursday, and kids eat free with any paying adult! An inland rail line linking Melbourne and Brisbane via Wagga Wagga, Parkes, Moree and Toowoomba has been commissioned by the Australian Government, with $300 million committed to finalise planning, engineering design and environmental assessments. Lara P. March 5, 2020. 2021 Dec 16: An inflatable castle that was being used for a year-end celebration at Hillcrest . Built from a collection of vintage railway carriages its now a boutique tourist accommodation, comprising exclusive Orient Express style comfort for up to 13 guests. ALAN COLTMAN is a retired English police officer, having served for 30 years, and considers this a perfect training ground for his current role as a professional tour leader. Register your interest and as soon as the tour is launched we will be in touch to make your booking. Platforms 4 to 9 are part high level and part standard level - because the high level platform cannot be built on curves. 28 circa 1914. They travelled extensively there, and have been back a number of times, as well as taking trips to the US, UK, France and Italy, Cambodia and the Phillipines. Born and raised in Sydney John settled in the Mudgee area and has resided there for 25 years. He joined the Bank of NSW in 1966, where he progressed through the ranks, including service in London with the International Division. 0000047829 00000 n Subscribe to our newsletter and get exlusive first minute offers straight into your inbox. For 2 weeks every year Scott charters the Viceroy Special heritage train to tour the island on a gentle rail cruise with a lucky group of travellers. Journey west to the Great Dividing Range. The station shop and education carriage is also open by appointment. ANNUAL EVENTS: Australia Day; Mothers Day/Fathers Day Breakfast; Carnival of Flowers Week. This short and sweet adventure centres on a springtime excursion along the historic and dramatic railway which formed the Queensland section of the Great northern Railway linking Sydney and Brisbane by rail in 1888. PDF Steam Adventure In Southern Queensland 0000043122 00000 n Chris followed with interest his friend Scott McGregors Railway Adventures, and made an offer to put together a Swiss Rail tour for Scott little realising that it would lead to him to becoming a guide for the company something that he has enjoyed doing ever since. 0000089460 00000 n Steam Train Brisbane to Toowoomba | Facebook Join a coach to travel up the range to the quirky village of Montville to browse the boutiques and galleries and enjoy lunch 400 metres above sea level. 0000006821 00000 n Once John visits Taiwan, he can say he say he has been to every country in Asia. Eighty-four countries (and many varied careers) later, she still considers travel to be the most exciting and broadening of experiences. Stephen enjoys trains and travel, bushwalking, geography and land-use, maps, pastoral care, poetry, and the great outdoors. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Brisbane to Toowoomba. The distance between Brisbane and Toowoomba is 106 km. He is known for his relaxed but efficient way of running tours. ONLINE CATALOG; GENEALOGY; eBOOKS; TUMBLE BOOKS; CREATIVE BUG; Call Facebook Only electric trains and SX cars are allowed to use high level platforms. htRmHSQ~k996c?rA&RCFP5$a00[I#)}P=ry8 8@0F)~. Well worth paying a visit. 0000088998 00000 n Along with popular destinations like Switzerland, Scandinavia, Outback Queensland and Sri Lanka, a new breed of more unusual destinations has gained great interest. Your email address will not be published. There are 3 ways to get from Brisbane to Toowoomba by bus, train or car Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner. The Inland Rail is a 1,700-kilometre rail line connecting Melbourne to Brisbane for the purpose of transporting freight. steam train brisbane to toowoomba 2021. 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. - Sunshine Express. However, part of this iconic line, in Queensland, is still maintained and occasionally an incredibly special rail tour brings it to life. 0000037942 00000 n Let us share our specially curated holiday tips, news and deals, ensuring you can revel in all the beauty our country has on offer. steam train brisbane to toowoomba 2021 - tourdefat.com On board passengers can move between the carriages, take in the sights from the petite balconies and relax with the gentle sway of the steam train. Back home, they ran a Teahouse and Gallery for ten years before establishing a holiday accommodation management business the Blue Mountains. Internationally, hes travelled throughout NZ, Cook Islands, North America, UK, and Thailand. For over 30 years, Mike has been trackside and on board trains capturing unique scenes of railways. What a great job they are doing there all volunteers and NO Government assistance it is a great tourist attraction.