Steam to Springfield Central

[kw]

If anyone is interested the ARHS are running a steam train with SX carriages to Springfield Central on the 8th of March. Once the train arrives at Springfield Central it will be hauled by Diesel 1620 back to Darra and continue to Ipswich.

More information: http://www.arhs-qld.org.au/sunshine-express-rail-tours/west-suburban-wanderer-8-march

[ozbob]

Thanks ...   

[Mozz]

Sounds like a good day out :-)

[ozbob]

Indeed, saving up already .. 

[ozbob]

On the 5th March 2011 steam ran to Richlands ..

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Steam on the Richlands Branch 5th March 2011

Queensland Rail Locomotive BB18 1/4 number 1089 on the Warrender Street bridge.


Train departing from Richlands station

Photographs R Dow 5th March 2011

[ozbob]

I have booked ... 

[SurfRail]

I would love to have gone but the funds will be a bit low.

Standing on an end saloon going over the M4/M5 interchange viaduct will be interesting.

[BrizCommuter]

Interesting statement in the advert:

"This will be our one and only opportunity to run steam along this new line due to the intensity of suburban train services and new timetabling."

So is new timetabling expected on the Ipswich Line on a Saturday?

[ozbob]

^ well, I guess we can live in hope!   

[red dragin]

Will try to catch a electrickery train out before it and meet it at Springfield with the little bloke.

[ozbob]

Received my ticket in the mail yesterday.   

[johnnigh]

That will be Gordon, the green engine, again?

[ozbob]

:-)  Gordon is blue, will be Henry the green engine I think ...

[ozbob]

Timings:

Roma St 9.15am  (plat 3)

Springfield Central arrive 10.00am

                            depart 10.20am

Darra 10.38am

Ipswich 11.12am

Depart Ipswich 12.22pm

Roma St 1.15pm

[ozbob]

History today with the first scheduled steam excursion past Richlands to Springfield Central!

[ozbob]

Great run out to Springfield Central, via Tennyson with a run into Darra from Corinda on the UP sub (the freight line) for an added interest.

First time ever a steam hauled passenger train on the Springfield Branch past Richlands.
This video onboard the train between Richlands and over the long viaduct at Ellen Grove, heading towards Springfield.  8th March 2014.

Passing Springfield station

First steam arrival at Springfield Central. 8th March 2014

No turnback facilities at Springfield Central for locomotives so train was returned to Darra courtesy of DEL 1620.
Warrender St rail bridge at Darra West

Train headed to Ipswich after returning from Springfield Central. UP steam hauled PASS passing through Gailes.



Photographs R Dow 8th March 2014

[ozbob]

Letter to editor Queensland Times.

Submitted 10th March 2014

Dear Editor,

On Saturday a special steam train, organised by the Australian Railway Historical Society, Queensland Division visited Springfield Central.

This was history in the making, a Queensland Railways heritage locomotive and carriages travelling on one of the newest modern railway lines in Australia.

It was wonderful to note the many smiling faces of passengers on train platforms as the train made its way from Roma St station to Springfield Central and then to Ipswich, finally returning to Roma St.  A good crowd welcomed the train at Springfield Central too, as befits such a special and historic occasion.

Congratulations to Queensland Rail Heritage section for maintaining the heritage locomotives and rolling stock.  Thanks to the ARHS QLD Division for organising the special train.

It was a most enjoyable day.  Well done!

Yours sincerely,

Robert Dow
Goodna

Photographs of steam engine at Springfield Central and Roma St.   Steam engine class BB18-1/4 number 1089
Photographs Robert Dow 8th March 2014

[ozbob]

[ozbob]

Letter to the Editor Queensland Times published 12 March 2014 page 9

Steaming into history