Contributions of the group Queensland, Australia

Magpie Alert crop P9127263

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 01:54:25 +0000

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A male Australian magpie about to swoop me as I wait for a steam train to come by. September 2025.

Toowoomba Signal Box P9127286

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:30:52 +0000

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The structurally restored signal box in Toowoomba's yard. See PiP for a photo from 2013. The signal box has no function as all signals and points operations are now done from a control centre in Brisbane, the state capital. September 2025.

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Garden Wall 1193

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 04:23:36 +0000

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HWW to my Ipernity viewers for 27/08/25.

A garden retaining wall at the church. See PiP for a closer look at the flower.

Loco and Tender Reunited 1086 0866

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 10:02:26 +0000

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Loco and tender are connected and can now be moved together. The plan is to store loco 1086 on a track near the platform so it can be viewed by visitors until work commences. The first task will be to evaluate the boiler. See the PiPs for the coupling hardware. July 2025.

1086 tender 0856

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 09:18:20 +0000

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DownsSteam's 'new' loco. The fireman's side of the tender of loco 1086 showing the handbrake handle, rust and degraded paint (the orange is some tarpaulins). The PiP shows the interior of the water storage area of the tender, rust and rubbish. July 2025.

Brook St 112009 008

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 06:50:07 +0000

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Brook St, Toowoomba, Qld. November 2009.

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Loco 1086 0845[1]

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 11:36:47 +0000

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Loco 1086 was delivered by road this morning. It is the same type as our 1037, BB18 1/4, though this one was made in Queensland rather than England. Some members were contemplating the HUGE restoration job ahead. July 2025.

An extract from a DownsSteam document.
"BB18¼ No.1086
No.1086 was one of the later BB18¼ locomotives, built by Walkers Limited in 1957 as part of the final batch of twenty. After a decade of service (likely based out of Rockhampton or Townsville depots), No.1086 was withdrawn by 1969–1970 during the diesel transition. Instead of being scrapped, it found a second life as a display piece in the town of Emerald, QLD. There it was placed on a plinth and christened the “Spirit of Emerald,” serving as a static monument to the steam age.
Around 2000, Emerald’s BB18¼ was made available for preservation. The Mackay Heritage Railway group, already restoring 1037, acquired No.1086 as a future project (essentially for
spare parts or eventual restoration). The locomotive was moved to Mackay to join 1037, but with limited resources the volunteers focused on finishing 1037 first. No.1086 remained in storage, patiently awaiting its turn. By 2025, with 1037 operational, attention finally turned to No.1086.
In mid-2025, No.1086 was transported south to DownsSteam in Toowoomba – the same facility hosting 1037. The plan is for DownsSteam’s experienced team to take on the restoration of 1086 to full running condition. At the time of its move, the locomotive was largely complete but in ex-restoration or “stored” condition (many parts needing overhaul, some components cannibalised over years to assist 1037’s rebuild). DownsSteam volunteers have begun assessing 1086’s boiler, running gear, and cab fittings, laying out a strategy for its overhaul. Given the group’s recent success, hopes are high that 1086 will follow 1037’s footsteps back to steam in the coming years."

Loco 1086 0843[1]

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 11:36:55 +0000

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Tender of 1086 0848[1]

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 11:36:26 +0000

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Loco 1086 was delivered by road this morning. It is the same type as our 1037, BB18 1/4, though this one was made in Queensland rather than England. This is its tender showing the a complete rebuild is probably required. July 2025.

Tender of 1086 0851[1]

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 11:36:03 +0000

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Loco 1086 was delivered by road this morning. It is the same type as our 1037, BB18 1/4, though this one was made in Queensland rather than England. This is its tender showing that a complete rebuild is probably required. The loco can be seen in the background. July 2025.

Shovelling Forward 0714

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 05:31:52 +0000

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Edwin, standing in the rear of the tender of DownsSteam's loco 106, is shovelling coal forward from the rear to where it can be used by the fireman. May 2025.

SDSR Trip to Roma Qld June 2025.

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:01:04 +0000

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A train operated by Southern Downs Steam Railway for a tour organisation and hauled by DownsSteam's 1037 seen here approaching Gowrie Junction. The diesel is a requirement of the track owner Queensland Rail for back-up/rescue if the steam loco has a problem.
Location: www.bing.com/maps/?cp=-27.500058%7E151.898019&lvl=18.4&style=h

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Tangalooma

nobody@ipernity.com (Gillian Everett) — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 04:50:43 +0000

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Resort on Moreton Island, near Brisbane

Cruise on Carnival Adventure Sydney - Moreton Island - Sydney
June 2025

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Roadside Beastie 0232

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 06:55:33 +0000

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After the Storm 0225

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 06:35:58 +0000

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After ex-tropical cyclone Alfred at Moore Park Beach. Much beach sand has been washed away. March 2025.

Trip to Roma Qld P6137197

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:55:02 +0000

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Trip to Roma Qld P6137200

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 11:57:27 +0000

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A train operated by Southern Downs Steam Railway for a tour organisation and hauled by DownsSteam's 1037 seen here at Toowoomba station about 15 minutes before departure to Roma. June 2025.
Location: www.bing.com/maps/?cp=-27.557508%7E151.951746&lvl=17.5&style=h

Pour Completed 0525 0508

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 09:17:43 +0000

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The concrete is poured and the truck has moved away. Just have to screed and brush to develop the desired finish. May 2025.

Is It Done Now 0506

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 09:35:30 +0000

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Joe, Brian, Michael and Peter contemplate the concrete. May 2025.

Pouring 0502

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 09:51:03 +0000

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The concrete mixer operator directing concrete with Joe operating the vibrator, Brian directing with a shovel and Michael working it into the steel reinforcing with a rake. May 2025.