30 Aug 2009: The Q150 Steam Train journey ends, memories linger forever ..

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Media Release 30 August 2009

Queensland:  The Q150 Steam Train journey ends, memories linger forever ..

RAIL Back On Track (http://backontrack.org) a web based community support group for rail and public transport and an advocate for public transport commuters has hailed the completion of the state wide journey of the Q150 Steam Train.  This epic journey over the past months has been a great success. 

Robert Dow, spokesperson for RAIL Back On Track said:

"The tour of the state of Queensland by the Q150 steam train has been a highlight of Queensland's 150th celebrations.  Attracting enthusiastic crowds where ever it went it has rekindled the romance of rail in many hearts."

"Congratulations to the organisers of the Q150 Steam Train, the Q150 Advisory Committee, Queensland Rail and the Rail Heritage staff and volunteers for making this epic journey a reality.  Well done!"

"Queensland's history is inextricably linked to rail. Queensland's and Australia's future will also be inextricably linked to rail.  Rail is safe sustainable transport for the future."

"The value of the Queensland Rail Heritage Fleet in terms of social benefits far outweighs the operation and maintenance costs.  Our rail heritage needs to be actively preserved for future generations." 

Contact:

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org

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