All, Another question from me on this subject. At Atherton there is a water tank and it is a Walkers product. Is this tank a relocated one or is it the...
All, Since last time the preparations for the abutments has progressed. The first concrete pour for the eastern abutment has been completed but there appears...
Howdy, Thanks for the link. I had a look. For the purposes of rail travel Oxley and Darra are in zone 3 (although geographically in zone 4) this means my...
... Sean, If you are a registered member of qrig.org, go to http://www.qrig.org/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=1 and the QR Train Numbering system...
... Wayne, Platform 4 was designed for QR trains only and is usable by QR trains without the need for ramps. The XPT has a higher floor level. Therefore, the ...
Just heard on the Triple M rumour file that QR are looking at reinstating Glouster St Station to enable passengers better access to the Mater Hospital. The...
Hi Brett/all, Hmmmm...very interesting. For those not quite sure of GLOUCESTER STREET's location, the station was between VULTURE STREET (now SOUTH BANK) and...
Subject: CONSERVATION WIN FOR BAYSIDE WITH QR LAND 'GIFT' - Qld. Media statement ... 'green gift', thanks to Queensland Rail (QR). ... of pristine bushland in...
Hi Corey/all, Interestingly, this location on the LOTA - THORNESIDE section was the site of a Siding off the original line to CLEVELAND (closed from 1960...
Gloucester St station was closed in the late seventies in preparation for electrification. The reason given was that a 6 car platform could not be constructed...
Peter/Kevin/All Thanks for the info.I had a feeling that the platforms had been removed. With regards to the busway there is a stop right outside the Mater...
Spotted just south of Iverah Loop yesterday at 08.18, Moreton Mill No 5 on the back of a low loader semi heading north to points unknown. [Non-text portions of...
All, Just wondering if anyone can answer some Brisbane tram related questions for me. (1) When was the Wooloongabba 5-ways Tramway signal box built/provided? ...
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<----- Original Text -----> John Van Den Bosch <johnvandenbosch@...> wrote : Spotted just south of Iverah Loop yesterday at 08.18, Moreton Mill No 5 on...
One of the loco's from Nambour, I only got a glimpse due to a truck infront of me but I am sure it had a number five painted on the cab above the windows. No...
Hi John, Looks like we have another loco on a truck mystery. We are talking diesel I presume? If so it definitely isn't from Moreton. Where is this loop you...
It's a long shot, but its not this loco is it? http://www.rowies-rail-photos.com/images/cane/isis/isis5.jpg Thats about the only one I can think of that has a...
Peter, I was under the impression that the RBH Bus Station will be built sometime in the future (much like 2 of the stations on the Redcliffe line were to be...
Hi all Another point which works against reinstatement of Gloucester St as a passenger station is the fact that the station platforms would be noticeably...
Also, A strange thing is that cross town fares are the same as the fare to the city, according to the brouchure Cleveland to Shorncliffe is the same fare as...
Hi Frank It will take a bit of research to come up with the signal box construction date. As for the last day, 13th April 1969 was a sad day for Brisbane. The ...
Thanks for the info Matt, I lost a lot of saved messages on this topic so im trying to fill in the gaps. I hope to see the area later in the year on the...
Thanks Peter, I assumed that all the heritage carriages are rated at least 80km/h, looks like i'm wrong. If that's the case what runs at 70km/h up the range to...
... infront of me ... No ... more ... mmm... 0-8-0?? What colours?? Size?? Wouldn't be a Prossy Baldwin heading back home of the patchup job at all?? Confusing...
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