The cost of any rebuild is yet to be calculated, and finding people with the skills to construct the trestle bridges could be a challenge.
Category: Heritage Rail
Ballandean siding works complete
In a major milestone for heritage rail groups and tourism, Queensland Rail has completed restoration works at the Ballandean rail …
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Heritage listed Bundanoon Railway Station restored
The 1920s heyday of rail travel to the Southern Highlands has been returned to prominence, with restoration works completed on …
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A worthy winner
Tony Coen was recently awarded an Order of Australia Medal for his services to Tasmania’s rail network. He has grand …
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More heritage train rides to wine country at Ballandean
Queensland Rail is committed to supporting heritage train travel, with upgrades to a rail siding at Ballandean soon to be …
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Repurposing rail sleepers for rail history
In a blend of sustainability and historical preservation, the METRONET Byford Rail Extension Project has donated around 400 pre-used railway sleepers to …
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Repurposing rail sleepers for rail history
In a blend of sustainability and historical preservation, the METRONET Byford Rail Extension Project has donated around 400 pre-used railway sleepers to …
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Further funding available for community groups
Not-for-profit groups that lease rail land, buildings and other assets from VicTrack, will share $500,000 in funding from the Federal …
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