14 Jan 2015: Congratulations Queensland Rail - 150 years strong!

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Media release 14th January 2015

Congratulations Queensland Rail - 150 years strong!

RAIL Back On Track (http://backontrack.org) a web based community support group for rail and public transport and an advocate for public transport passengers has congratulated all who have been part of Queensland Government Railways and today's Queensland Rail on achieving 150 years of continuous operation.

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"Tomorrow (15 Jan 2015), a steam hauled passenger service sets out from Roma Street station for a commemorative journey to Cairns (1)."

"Since 1865, over 13,000 kilometres of railway have been built in Queensland."

"Rail was the transport mode that opened up Queensland and Australia."

"Congratulations to all involved in the 150 years of continuous operation of rail services in Queensland and best wishes for the celebrations."


Trainee soldiers at Roma Street Station, Brisbane, waiting to embark on a train to Caloundra Camp during World War II, 1940
http://onesearch.slq.qld.gov.au/primo_library/libweb/action/dlDisplay.do?docId=slq_digitool102308 accessed 21/4/2012

Reference:

1. http://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Specials/Pages/150yearsofrailinQueensland.aspx

Contact:

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org
RAIL Back On Track http://backontrack.org

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27th February 2015

Congratulations Queensland Rail - 150 years strong! Triumphant return of special steam hauled train

Greetings,

The steam hauled passenger train had a triumphant return to Brisbane yesterday, after a journey of some 4500 km.

Much nostalgic joy as the train journeyed along the Queensland coast to Cairns and inland to Mareeba and return over the past weeks.

Congratulations and many thanks to all at Queensland Rail and volunteers that made this great journey possible.

Best wishes
Robert

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org
RAIL Back On Track http://backontrack.org

Media release 14th January 2015

Congratulations Queensland Rail - 150 years strong!

RAIL Back On Track (http://backontrack.org) a web based community support group for rail and public transport and an advocate for public transport passengers has congratulated all who have been part of Queensland Government Railways and today's Queensland Rail on achieving 150 years of continuous operation.

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"Tomorrow (15 Jan 2015), a steam hauled passenger service sets out from Roma Street station for a commemorative journey to Cairns (1)."

"Since 1865, over 13,000 kilometres of railway have been built in Queensland."

"Rail was the transport mode that opened up Queensland and Australia."

"Congratulations to all involved in the 150 years of continuous operation of rail services in Queensland and best wishes for the celebrations."


Trainee soldiers at Roma Street Station, Brisbane, waiting to embark on a train to Caloundra Camp during World War II, 1940
http://onesearch.slq.qld.gov.au/primo_library/libweb/action/dlDisplay.do?docId=slq_digitool102308 accessed 21/4/2012

Reference:

1. http://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Specials/Pages/150yearsofrailinQueensland.aspx

Contact:

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org
RAIL Back On Track http://backontrack.org

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26th July 2015

Congratulations Queensland Rail - 150 years strong!

Greetings,

Big week for Queensland Rail.

This is the lead up to Queensland Rail's annual birthday on Friday 31st July 2015.

Today is the re-enactment of the first steam train from Ipswich to Bigges Camp (now Grandchester) in 1865.

Further activities are planned all week.  See >> http://www.queenslandrail.com.au/History/Pages/Rail-150-events.aspx

Best wishes
Robert

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org
RAIL Back On Track http://backontrack.org

Media release 14th January 2015 re-released 26th July 2015

Congratulations Queensland Rail - 150 years strong!

RAIL Back On Track (http://backontrack.org) a web based community support group for rail and public transport and an advocate for public transport passengers has congratulated all who have been part of Queensland Government Railways and today's Queensland Rail on achieving 150 years of continuous operation.

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"Tomorrow (15 Jan 2015), a steam hauled passenger service sets out from Roma Street station for a commemorative journey to Cairns (1)."

"Since 1865, over 13,000 kilometres of railway have been built in Queensland."

"Rail was the transport mode that opened up Queensland and Australia."

"Congratulations to all involved in the 150 years of continuous operation of rail services in Queensland and best wishes for the celebrations."


Trainee soldiers at Roma Street Station, Brisbane, waiting to embark on a train to Caloundra Camp during World War II, 1940
http://onesearch.slq.qld.gov.au/primo_library/libweb/action/dlDisplay.do?docId=slq_digitool102308 accessed 21/4/2012

Reference:

1. http://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Specials/Pages/150yearsofrailinQueensland.aspx

Contact:

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org
RAIL Back On Track http://backontrack.org