How you can catch a steam train to the Ekka in Brisbane with Queensland Rail for just 50¢
The state’s steam period ended in 1969, but the Queensland railway kept two, 1079 and 1089 used for special events, kept in railway workshops in Ipswich.
He was put into service in March 1089, 1958 and was the last outline of the steam train in Australia.
However, even though he was 67 years old – retirement age for an Australian worker – this beauty was polished and the coal was loaded on Wednesday for EKKA to celebrate QR, including the general public.
Teacher Driver Peter Cohen, the preparation of the steam train for a special service continued hours, he said.Credit: Queensland Rail
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There is a nostalgic “Chugga Chugga Choo Choo” noise as Steam hissing, wheels rush and whistle screams.
Teacher Driver Peter Cohen, including one or two days polishing, including a lot of preparations to run the steam train, he said.
“To sort for three, four hours, make them all lubricated and lubricated and ready to go, too much work, coal is a big day to protect too much shovel and water,” he said.
The BB18 ¼ Steam Engine appeared in 1089 for Queensland Rail’s 160th birthday celebration last month.Credit: Queensland Rail
The exhibition station at RNA ShowGrounds has been reopened after the renewal this year and will operate only for major events until the Cross River Rail was opened in 2029.
People on the steam train on Rome Street 9.05, 09.55, 10.35, 11.25, 12.05, 12.55, 14:05, 14:55, 14:55
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People can leave the exhibition station or stay for the loop that returns to Roman Street, and there will be no ride from Ekka to the steam train.
It is inaccessible for people in the inheritance cars in wheelchairs or people who use mobility devices, and the boarding stair -style steps and a grab rail.
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