Miles Outback Festival Heritage Steam Train Adventure -3 day tour Toowoomba Railway Station - Railway Street, Toowoomba, QLD 4350 Sep 16 Warwick to Toowoomba ONE WAY Warwick Railway Station - Brosnan Cres, Warwick, QLD 4370 Sep 17 Toowoomba Wyreema Return 2:30 pm Toowoomba Railway Station - Railway Street, Toowoomba City, QLD 4350 Sep 17 The schedules shown below are for the next available departures. 0000002276 00000 n Cue delicious local food and wine, show rides and live music from some of the countrys top performers. There are more than 150 public parks and gardens in Toowoomba. 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. Scott McGregors Railway Adventures tour is more than just a holiday, it is a unique way to experience the world. Bulk Cement on QR. 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. Rustic, character-filled, zig-zagging railways of Burma, opulent hotels on wheels in India South Africa and Sri Lanka, steam-hauled heritage trains in some of the most staggeringly scenic parts of the world, dinky little rail-cars in outback Queensland, bullet trains in Japan, cliff-hugging lines in Switzerland and Norwayif it travels on a rail track, Im there!, exclaims self-confessed train travel tragic, Scott McGregor. Pride of Toowoomba A steam locomotive is a captivating and fascinating type of locomotive; it can be described as theatre, with the sounds and sights of hissings steam, movement of wheels and motion gear and the smell of steam oil and burnt coal. She joined Railway Adventures in October 2018 and plays a key role in the organisation and fulfilment of every tour in the program. 0000004880 00000 n 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. With a formal opening in 2003 and the railway renamed the West Coast Wilderness Railway, Eamonn led the team and became its first Chief Executive Officer. ONLINE CATALOG; GENEALOGY; eBOOKS; TUMBLE BOOKS; CREATIVE BUG; Call Facebook He presented two series of his ownRailway Adventures for Channels 10 and 7 and a number of programs for The History Channel. Since then, Railway Adventures has mounted more than 50 tours from Sweden to Sri Lanka, Tasmania to Transylvania, Britain to Burma and Venice to Vietnam, thrilling over 1,000 travellers. Warwick 4370. 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. Jagera Community Hall South Brisbane, QLD. He has presented and hosted numerous prime-time ratings winners including many years as the handyman onBetter Homes and GardensandRoom For Improvement. A truly great day out to check out the history of rail in Toowoomba region. History and train buffs are invited to join a recreation of Queenslands first rail journey to historic Grandchester Station on board the authentic heritage Grandchester Express. 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The Downs Explorer aims to provide a unique heritage railway experience on the Darling Downs and Granite Belt through the operation of our tourist railway. 1800 872 467 (+61 7 3606 6630 for international calls), Brisbane to University Dr at Griffith Uni Logan Campus, Brisbane to 20 Fitzroy Bowls Club Brunswick St, Leichhardt Accommodation Mount Isa to Toowoomba. 0000089460 00000 n A true citizen of the World, John Medcalf has a wealth of travel experience. He has had a great interest in railways since early childhood. Having spent 18 months travelling the world, including a long stint in India, Nepal and Southeast Asia she is passionate about travel and loves nothing more than sampling culinary delights and wines from around the world. (A $105; Conc $100; Child $60; Fam 2A+2C $280)B. 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. The Darling Downs has a long and proud railway heritage. Reduced mobility access is available on specific carriages. When the travels are done, coming back to my own train in the beautiful Mudgee mountains is the most restorative and magical time for this committed rail romantic, Scott says. She has worked as a tour leader in Africa, Canada, all around Australia and New Zealand, as well as Asia, Europe and Greenland / Iceland. Greyhound Australia. At Railway Adventures, she works in operations but has experience as a Product Manager and Travel Advisor. 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. Box 682, BRISBANE, 4001. 0000080385 00000 n Prior to this he was invited to project manage the rebuilding and reopening of the ABT Railway in Tasmania. Graemes professional life was in water resource engineering and operations, a field in which he is still involved, and this resulted in him residing in a number of rural locations in NSW and Tasmania. 0000061098 00000 n Our Vietnam tour makes use of private carriages attached to regular trains to explore that great country in comfort and in South Africa we use a variety of trains including the luxurious Rovos Rail and the Royal Livingstone steam train to move from one incredible adventure to another. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and emerging. I alsokeep very active, which helps relieve the stresses of everyday life. Compare your options: plane, train, bus, car, ferry, bike share, driving and walking directions all in one search. Some favorite places to travel? Mende has been with Railway Adventures since July 2022 in customer service and sales, he has a passion for geography, geopolitics and history. Initially in heritage railways when he was asked to join a volunteer working party at the Ffestiniog Railway in Wales. 0000042834 00000 n At the Railway Adventures office, she works in operations but has experience in customer service and sales, having previously worked for other businesses in travel. 0000006406 00000 n Hayley has experienced many aspects of the travel industry. 0000091059 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. 0000006821 00000 n One of his favourite journeys is by private train in Sri Lanka. 0000005169 00000 n 0000056325 00000 n Please turn on JavaScript and try again. By train you are completely immersed in culture and adventure, exploring the most scenic corners of the world in the comfort of a luxury train. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m. FAX: Fax the booking form and credit card details to:- (07) 3252 1767. From there we turn North West and venture across the rich Darling Downs to Dalby soaking up the rural landscapes, historic homes and colonial histories. The Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway operates passenger services out of Swanbank Station located by the picturesque Swanbank Lakeside park. Both have populations of around 100,000, Toowoomba being a bit larger. Platform 10 is standard level. A charter flight from Windorah to Toowoomba broke up in flight and crashed on the evening of 28 August 1983, near Adavale . 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. Weve seen many people become life-long friends from the time they shared together along the line. Stephen is interested in connecting with people and tailoring his expertise to enhance the enjoyment of all travellers. Having moved permanently to Australia in 2002 she developed her skill set in Marketing and the rapidly changing world of Digital Marketing. He speaks Portuguese and a little German. And dont miss the incredible Dreamtime carriage a 3D artwork that needs to be seen to be believed. Please Note: During COVID safe operations this station Is closed to assist the railway in being COVID safe in its operation. There you find some of Australias most eccentric and appealing trains and together with a mail-plane flight over the Gulf and some interesting local coach and boat trips you have the essence of a quintessential Aussie outback adventure. Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 9am to 3pm ~ Entry donation $5/adults. DownsSteam is a community based solely volunteer run organisation dedicated to the establishment of a tourist railway for the Darling Downs region. This adventure centres on a spring-time excursion along this historic and dramatic railway. The Swanbank Collier is a 1 hour 10 minute trip from the scenic Swanbank station set in idyllic lakeside grounds. 0000005730 00000 n It was named Spring Bluff after the spring water and the sandstone bluff in the area. 0000007213 00000 n John says Its hard to define a favourite destination, as I still get a buzz out of visiting new destinations. However, part of this iconic line, in Queensland, is still maintained and occasionally an incredibly special rail tour brings it to life. Winter might be coming, but theres nothing like the promise of sunshine and pretty blooms to get you through those cooler days. Now called the Warwick Railway Precinct, it is the operations base for our C17 Steam and DH45 diesel locomotives and our vintage carriage fleet. Once John visits Taiwan, he can say he say he has been to every country in Asia. Shorter trips to Nobby and Pittsworth will celebrate our regions rich heritage. Toowoomba crowns the edge of the Great Dividing Range 700 metres above sea level, overlooking the Lockyer Valley. 28 circa 1914. 0000037353 00000 n THE TRAIN: Subject to availability, BB18 locomotive No. 0000015081 00000 n 106 Pride of Toowoomba, a branchline diesel locomotive, railmotor, Stainless Steel Brisbane Suburban and Air-Conditioned Sunlander coaches. C17 is a steam locomotive with eight driving wheels and a 17" cylinder, originally built between 1920 and 1953. Choose from one of our prepared itineraries or create your own. Price: $3,985 GOOD SERVICE. 0000037867 00000 n 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. Bribie Island miniature steam train Melsa Park has a 500 metre track that's perfect for a miniature steam train ride. Toowoomba truly has something to offer everyone. Getting Here Toowoomba is located in Southern Queensland, just a 90-minute drive from Brisbane By Air Fly direct to Toowoomba via the Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, located on Toowoomba Cecil Plains Rd, approximately 17kms west of the Toowoomba CBD QantasLink offer services to Sydney It is also referred to as the capital of theDarlings Downs. DownsSteam plans to run regular passenger services that would become part of an integrated tourism transport trail across the Darling Downs. Enjoy a mid-week staycation at BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park between Sunday to Thursday, and kids eat free with any paying adult! 0000015597 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. Its significance stems from 150 years of railway history and the attraction of its beautiful landscaped gardens. Black-Palestinian Solidarity night: panel & community dinner. 0000007823 00000 n Over the years he has been involved in a number of rail heritage preservation groups. And, for more great things to see and do in Ipswich, visit Discover Ipswich HERE. 0000048367 00000 n 120 99 Phil has a lifelong passion for all things rail, maritime history ships and colonial architecture. He regularly travels by rail on local trains throughout South East Asia and many other countries, discovering how the spread of rail routes has led to the development and enhancement of culture and life in rural communities and cities. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Thursday. The first railway between Sydney and Brisbane via the scenic New England route has been closed for decades. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. So take your time to look around and you'll soon find out that there's more to this 'Garden City' than meets the eye. Previous to this he photographed the final days of steam in NSW in the 1960s and 70s. A steam locomotive is a captivating and fascinating type of locomotive; it can be described as theatre, with the sounds and sights of hissings steam, movement of wheels and motion gear and the smell of steam oil and burnt coal. This Steam Railway is definitely one to tick off your train bucket list and will be sure to delight the whole family. Trains run through the beautiful scenery with a Model Railway Museum to visit as well. Brisbane Suburban Steam Trains in the 1960s MCS RailScene 739 subscribers Subscribe 537 Share 35K views 3 years ago Scenes of Brisbane suburban steam trains filmed in the 1960s on 8 and 16mm. The rail route to the Sunshine Coast hinterland cuts through pineapple and citrus plantations and passes areas of virgin scrub and rainforest via the spectacular Glass House Mountains. Staying in luxury resorts and hotels along the way, his special train travels to almost every corner of the scenic island. are all iconic trains that traverse various parts of the wild Outback, Savannah and tropical rainforest landscapes of the vast state of Queensland. 0000020539 00000 n Since 1957. Price: $3,985 Single Supplement: $645 ARHS Discount: $200 Date: 17 Mar 2021 - 25 Mar 2021 Details and Book At a Glance: 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 Southern Queensland Country Tourism acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waterways that run through these regions. Thu 21 Oct 2021 12.30 EDT Last . *** To ride the trains, enclosed footwear must be worn and But you dont have to be a train nut to enjoy a Railway Adventures tour theres something for everyone! Brisbane's annual St Patrick's Day Paradeis back! 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. Only electric trains and SX cars are allowed to use high level platforms. Having grown up in Florence, Italy and snagging a job with Italian Tourism early in her career, Lissa was hooked on travel from a young age. 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 The list continues to grow. He is a Swiss resident who has been living in Quito in Ecuador for almost 15 years, and he loves organising unusual travel experiences both for rail enthusiasts and adventurous travellers alike. We acknowledge their spiritual connection to the lands and waterways and ask their ancestors to watch over us as we tread lightly on Country. %PDF-1.5 % The steam train pulls the original Sunlander cars of the 1950s which the QLD Pioneer Steam Railway have spent close to . Need to know - The special steam train is scheduled for the 2.5 hour round trip, departing from The Workshops Rail Museum at 10am on 6 October 2018. After 30 years in the finance industry Chris turned his attention back to his passion, working with the heritage steam locomotive 3801, and later, managing the Railway Bookshop on Sydneys Central station. A fabulous venue for small events birthdays, Mothers Day and Fathers Day, Christmas and anniversaries. By proceeding, you accept the use of cookies in accordance with our. There are 99+ hotels available in Toowoomba. Train lovers will thoroughly enjoy the museum carriage! 0000042900 00000 n In between working in travel, he travelled the world for almost two years, spending a great deal of time in the Middle East and North Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, Central Asia, China and Russia where he was lucky enough to ride the famous Trans-Siberian Railway, The Orient Express, Shinkansen bullet trains in Japan and many trains elsewhere. Being the hub of the fertile Darling Downs region has resulted in a city with extensive manufacturing, education, health, retail and professional services. Plan your trip around an event .. from cultural to quirky we have it here in Southern Queensland Country. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures. Our Heritage Railway is a living Rail Museum. Toowoomba to Helidon by train on payment of an additional $40.00 per Adult & $20.00 per Child. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future. 0000006163 00000 n As for Scotts next escape, its most likely some quality time at Ruwenzori Retreat, his own personal train on the Great Dividing Range near Mudgee, Central NSW. Delicious meals, comfortable accommodation, a cast of interesting characters and plenty of intriguing stories complete this compact adventure along the route of an icon of Australias rail history. Will Coronavirus (COVID-19) affect my travel to Toowoomba? He enthusiastically followed every boys dream of becoming a steam engine driver, becoming involved in the railway preservation movement at an early age, and today he is a regular volunteer steam driver and trainer at a number of preserved railways in Victoria. As a result one SX coach has been re-purposed as a permanent art installation. This would equate to around $44.9 million per kilometre of high speed rail track if applied to South East Queensland's corridor. How far is it from Brisbane to Toowoomba? The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date. Barbara lives in the Blue Mountains and has a solid background in travel, tourism and hospitality. The Downs Explorer offers you a range of unique heritage rail experiences through some of the most picturesque countryside in Australia. The train between Brisbane and Toowoomba takes 3h 50m. Departing from Roma Street the train, which features wooden carriages from Queensland Rails heritage fleet, will stop to pick up passengers at Northgate, Lawnton and Caboolture. Phil has spent most of his life in travel related work and pleasure. Is there a direct train between Brisbane and Toowoomba? From 1 August 2022 almost all restrictions have been lifted for travel on our railway. Robert has led groups of like-minded enthusiasts on tours to places as diverse as South America, Pakistan and South Africa and more recently has been the celebrated tour leader on many Railway Adventure tours through Outback Queensland, Sri Lanka and India. The grounds can be accessed most days of the week, however the train tracks are out of bounds to visitors as it is an operating line and trains can come through unannounced.