Celebrating 150yearsofQueensland’s first railway line
from Ipswich toBiggesCamp (nowGrandchester).
For further information:
(07) 5465 5289 |
See a re-enactment of the 1865openingofQueensland’s first railway linebeforeexploring
theheritage-listedGrandchester station–Queensland’soldest surviving railway station.
Relive the romanceof abygoneerawith a journeyononeof the steam trains travelling to Steamfest
fromRoma Street and Ipswich stations (Charges apply andbookings areessential).
SteamfestActivities& Entertainment
Static andworkinghistoricmachinerydisplays | Vintage cars, trucks and tractors
Blacksmith, wheelwright, heavyhorse, shearing, wool spinning&quiltingdemonstrations
Colonial campwith traditional children’s games |Model live steam train rides
Food stalls | Children’s rides | Animal nursery | Craft stalls
All dayentertainment including abushband, local poets and a countrymusic singer
Sunday, 26 July2015 | 9.00am–4.00pm
GrandchesterRecreationReserve, SchoolRoad, GrandchesterQLD
FreeEntry
Image courtesyKerry Smith, Picture Ipswich
