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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.

HFF to my Ipernity viewers for 260925.

30 West of Tarcutta

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 09:47:23 +0000

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A railfan trip on a southern NSW branch line from Wagga to Tumbarumba in April 1972.

31 Timber fuel

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Sun, 18 May 2025 01:46:54 +0000

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Photo taken of the Easter 1972 railfan tour train to Albury and Tumbarumba NSW Australia. This photo taken at a photo stop on the return run from Tumbarumba to Wagga. There was supposed to be coal at Tumbarumba to resupply the tender but it had weathered to much to use. So at photo stops redundant sleepers and wood was collected and added to the tender as shown here.
The loco, 3144, was originally built as a tank engine for Sydney suburban service. Following electrification 77 of them had tanks removed and were fitted with a variety of second hand tenders. They then replaced older locos in branch line service. In the last years of steam they became shunters and back-up locos in country locations, this one being borrowed for the tour from Griffith, some 250 Km away from here.
The photo is scanned from a high speed ektachrome slide.

25 Humula

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Tue, 06 May 2025 10:32:43 +0000

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24 Humula

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Tue, 06 May 2025 10:30:31 +0000

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Photo taken of the Easter 1972 railfan tour train to Albury and Tumbarumba NSW Australia. The train seen here at Humula on the return run from Tumbarumba. Passengers and others watch and photograph while the loco and gin (travelling water tank) are filled.
See PiP for a better view of the work removing ash from the smokebox.
The loco, 3144, was originally built as a tank engine for Sydney suburban service. Following electrification 77 of them had tanks removed and were fitted with a variety of second hand tenders. They then replaced older locos in branch line service. In the last years of steam they became shunters and back-up locos in country locations, this one being borrowed for the tour from Griffith, some 250 Km away from here.
The photo is scanned from a high speed ektachrome slide.

HWW to my viewers for 07/05/25.

Mary Ann Carriage Seating 0184

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 04:23:50 +0000

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A view of the seating in the "Mary Ann" carriages. See PiP for a view of all three. March 2025.
www.maryboroughwhistlestop.org.au/maryann.html

HBM for 070425 to my Ipernity viewers.

MVR 260325 0100

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 04:05:25 +0000

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The Mary Valley Rattler loco running around the carriages at Amamoor, the current limit of operations. Seen here running onto the turntable which is part of the loop track. Some passengers are braving the intermittent rain and super soggy ground to watch the loco being turned. 26/03/25.

Happy Bench Monday to my Ipernity viewers for 30/03/25.

Grain on the Main 20240421 13 51 11 Pro

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:55:34 +0000

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Much horn blowing and waving from a Watco grain train going past DownsSteam's site on the Queensland Rail main line. Loco 106 responding with whistling as it moves from the shed to the platform for an afternoon crew training run. April 2024.

199311radiotest030baalbone

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:12:11 +0000

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Baal Bone junction and signals hut, the colliery branch is the right hand track. This line runs from Wallerawang to Kandos for coal and cement. Sometime in 1994.

Tmba - Spring Bluff P9214939

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 09:18:29 +0000

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A train carrying people from Toowoomba to Spring Bluff to see the extensive gardens around the station there. September 2023.
HFF for 22/09/23.

Depart Brookstead 20230903 14 21 48 Pro

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:40:06 +0000

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Departing Brookstead Grain Terminal for Toowoomba in the 2000 Class railmotor train. Peter, a Qld Rail and DownsSteam driver instructor and Neil, a heritage steam driver doing the driving. September 2023.

Pittsworth 20230903 10 41 17 Pro

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 11:00:58 +0000

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DownsSteam's Qld Rail 2000 class railcar set at Pittsworth while travelling to Bookstead on a test and crew training run. I'm standing on the out of use loop siding. Mouse-over to see PiP for another view. September 2023.

Enroute 20230903 12 09 09 Pro

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:59:51 +0000

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Travelling through the countryside between Pittsworth and Brookstead with trainee drivers, Pat and Corbin, under instruction from Peter (out of sight to the left). September 2023.

106 In Cab 20230828 17 21 24 Pro

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 06:43:28 +0000

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On the second return from Wyreema I was in the loco to observe and to assist with firing. I recorded this in a spare half minute. It was shortly after leaving Wyreema. The voices you hear are from the two-way radio which is used to communicate with Train Control. They give the driver details of when and how far we can travel.

Wyreema SXs 1 P8284837

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 11:12:25 +0000

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Travelling back to DownsSteam's site in the Toowoomba suburb of Drayton. The loco crew have a breezy journey. Those travelling in the guard's compartment get an excellent listen to the loco sounds as it climbs back home. 28/08/23. Mouse over to see another view.

Wyreema SXs 1 P8284831

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 10:49:19 +0000

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Loco 106 has been out past the end of the loop and is now returning on the other track as it runs around the carriages for the return leg of the test run. In the PiP Andrew is preparing the screw coupler at the front of 106, Oliver is walking from the loco to the carriages to connect the loco and the air brake hoses. Neil , the driver, is waiting to slowly move 106 to the carriages when the other two are ready. 28/08/23

Wyreema SXs 1 P8284827

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 10:31:55 +0000

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The first test run with carriages has arrived at Wyreema. The weather has become cloudy and cooler. The loco is uncoupled and then runs round the carriages so it can take us back to Toowoomba to complete the first test run. See PiPs for extra views. 28/0823.

Wyreema SXs 1 P8284824

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 10:12:25 +0000

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Loco 106 and the 3 carriages are up to track speed after doing some brake effectiveness testing. We are going to the first crossing location, Wyreema station, where 106 will run around and take the train back to DownsSteam site. Mouse over to see more photos. 280823.

Wyreema SXs 1 P8284817

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:17:02 +0000

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Looking back towards DownsSteam's yard from the guard's compartment as three passenger carriages, hauled by loco 106, leave for the first trial run to Wyreema, the next crossing loop South. The derailer has been returned to its protective position. 28/08/23.
Mouse-over to see PiPs First is a crew member holding the points so our train can join the main line. The second is the points now returned to normal position, and DS's train is on the main line.

HFF to all. The reverse view of a previous HFF.

Practice Load P8284815

nobody@ipernity.com (GrahamH) — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 11:29:10 +0000

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A trial and practice loading was held on 28/08/23. Members and friends made bookings online over several weeks and this day they arrived at the station, were directed to their seats by carriage attendants. When all had boarded the train it made 3 short runs to the end of the yard and back. After this they left the train and were provided with a sausage sandwich or two on the platform. Three PiPs show the train in action.

This photo shows the cooking and serving arrangements on the platform with some of the passengers waiting for there food.