Category Archives: Queensland

My Queensland Love Affairs

Last weekend Trent from RaiChase – a railway photography blog that is definitely worth seeing – suggested that the photos that appear on this blog were stunning. Obviously that’s Trent’s way of stating that he is totally delusional but just … Continue reading

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Carrying Coals in Queensland

There’s no doubt that coal is extremely important to the Queensland economy but unfortunately Queensland railways – who currently hold a monopoly on coal transportation in Queensland – isn’t doing such a good job of getting the coal from the … Continue reading

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Extensions to the Brisbane Suburban Network

Brisbane’s rail network could be connected by a massive underground tunnel and major new stations under proposals being looked at in a new State Government study. Minister for Transport and Main Roads Paul Lucas said the study would help determine … Continue reading

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Steam in the Streets

Every Thursday morning a very unusual scene unfolds at a busy road  intersection in Maryborough Queensland. At first a man with a broom appears and sweeps the place where the Wharf Branch crosses the road. At the same time the … Continue reading

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Shrinking Locomotives

Yesterday in The Streets of Rockhampton I mentioned that we’d had to travel to Rockhampton on Tuesday. That trip took us through a lot of sugar cane country and it was interesting to see that the cutting season was well … Continue reading

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The Streets of Rockhampton

We had to take a trip up to Rockhampton yesterday and had a little time to spare up there so we went train spotting and we didn’t have to go far to see them either. Now if you’re wondering what … Continue reading

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