55-454: The Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway is located near Ipswich , Queensland , Australia and runs through the former West Moreton pioneering coal fields. It was first opened in 1881 by colliery proprietor and politician Lewis Thomas (1832-1913) as a tramway to his coal mines. The right-of way was later taken over by Queensland Railways, extended to take in over 20 mines before reaching to its present termini at Swanbank Loop where it served
110-587: A better condition (perhaps due to the arid climate of Mitchell). C17 996 was traded in for C17 761, with C17 996 being sold to the Mary Valley Rattler for spare parts. Most day time trips use the Co-ops timber set, built between 1885 and 1950 this set of well appointed coaches offer a cross section of rail travel in Queensland in the 1950s ranging from the oldest operating side door coach in Queensland (Van 110), to
165-569: A boiler working at 150 pounds per square inch and two 10 inch (254mm) diameter by 24 inch (610mm) stroke cylinders actuated by Walschaerts valve gear . After use at the Hume Reservoir from 1925 to 1935, it was placed in storage until sold to the Pioneer Sugar Mill near Brandon, Queensland . It was converted from a 0-4-0T to its present 0-4-2T configuration during 1960 and at the same time converted to burn oil. Sold during 1978 to
220-641: A fourth event several months later. Seven workers were killed at a colliery in north Ipswich as the Bremer River broke its banks. Fourteen people died in flooding in January 1974, during the Australia Day weekend. Two people were killed in Ipswich. About 1,800 residential and commercial premises in Ipswich were flooded. The Bremer River at Ipswich reached a height of 19.5 metres (64 ft) on 12 January, inundating
275-418: A hood-type with a full width cab across one end. They are fitted with dual driving stations to permit operation in either direction without the requirement to turn the locomotive In November 2020, QPSR (assisted by Ipswich City Council) acquired Ex-Mount Isa Mines Diesel-Hydraulic shunter 5802 from Zig Zag Railway . This locomotive has a repainted in a facetious livery of deep blue and cream lining, inspired by
330-515: A sought-after filming location. The 2013 movie The Railway Man was filmed around the city's railyards. Other major films, including San Andreas starring Dwayne Johnson , and Inspector Gadget 2 were filmed around the city. Several Australian films have also used Ipswich for shooting locations, including the 2016 movie Don't Tell and Savages Crossing, The Settlement , The Tree , Mystery Road , 500 Miles and telemovies, Parer's War and Mabo . Australian TV legal drama Rise
385-510: A souvenir shop. This building took over from the former Albion Station waiting shed that had served previously as the station since 1981. Westfalen Collieries allowed QPSR to use part of its property at Box Flat to establish a depot, a commitment today continued by the Gunne organization that own the land. Track laying started into the depot site, a compound was erected and in 1981 a shed was started and then completed. The Bundamba Racecourse station
440-544: A strong manufacturing region, with more than 14% of workers employed in the manufacturing industry, compared to just 7.6% for regional Queensland. Extensive growth is predicted in Ipswich and the Western Corridor region in years to come, the economy is projected to be worth $ 12.7 billion by 2026. Global giant General Electric moved its Queensland headquarters into a $ 72 million building in Springfield in 2015. Ipswich
495-666: A town west of Roma. The locomotive was purchased by the Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway in March 2019, with the main intention being that C17 761 would be restored as a second steam locomotive (with PB15 448 being the main locomotive). The locomotive was planned to be given a name - 'Booringa' - in honour of the Booringa Shire Council . The locomotive formally arrived at Ipswich in February 2020 with C17 761 arriving in
550-548: Is designed to grow to an ultimate population of 85,000, with a projection of 105,000 total residents living in the area by 2030. Greater Springfield is positioned as the gateway to the western corridor of the south-east. At 2,860 hectares it is the largest master planned city in Australia. The Ripley Valley Development is master planned to be a model community for a projected population of 120,000 people. In March 2016, Ipswich's digital innovation and startup hub, Fire Station 101,
605-479: Is frequently portrayed in the paintings of d'Arcy Doyle , however this is changing as modern housing developments increase. The city is the fastest-growing area in South East Queensland (SEQ). Two major developments, underway at Springfield and Ripley, will be central to housing this growth. The multibillion-dollar Greater Springfield development was awarded World's Best Master Planned Community 2010 and
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#1732873079160660-704: Is the site of RAAF Base Amberley , the Royal Australian Air Force 's largest operational base. It is currently home to No. 1 Squadron and No. 6 Squadron (operating the F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler), No. 33 Squadron (operating the Airbus KC-30A) and No. 36 Squadron (operating the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III jet transport). In addition, a number of ground support units are located at Amberley. In recent years, Ipswich has become
715-565: Is uncertainty over which dialects belong to which language.The Yugarabul language region includes the landscape within the local government boundaries of Brisbane City Council, Ipswich City Council and the Scenic Rim Regional Council . Prior to the arrival of European settlers, what is now called Ipswich was home to many indigenous language groups, including the Warpai tribe, Yuggera and Ugarapul Indigenous Australian groups. The area
770-414: The 2021 census , the population of Inner Ipswich (which encompasses the urban area of Ipswich) was 115,913 people. Ipswich was a major mining centre, particularly coal mining . The city is the 'cradle of coal mining in Queensland'. Other secondary manufacturing industries included earthenware works, sawmills , abattoirs and foundries , while the region is also rich agriculturally. Ipswich remains
825-463: The Brisbane central business district . Ipswich is renowned for its architectural, natural and cultural heritage, and the city preserves and operates from many of its historical buildings, with more than 6000 heritage-listed sites and over 500 parks. Ipswich was founded in 1827 as a mining settlement, and soon developed into a major commercial and population centre. The suburb of the same name serves as
880-635: The NSWGR 40 Class . It is planned to operate in conjunction with other locomotives such as Kilrie. During special events or during periods of high patronage QPSR has hired in Queensland Rail Heritage Locomotives . Most recently locomotive 221a, a member of the American built AC16 class, joined the running fleet as part of the Troop Train Event of 2016 as a representative of US involvement in
935-537: The Queensland Times advertised that only six allotments were left. In October 1925, several allotments in the "Fiveways Estate" at East Ipswich were advertised to be auctioned by Jackson & Meyers in conjunction with Bacon & Co. A map advertising the auction states that the lots were ideal for residential sites, convenient to the East Ipswich Railway Station and water, gas and electric light
990-745: The Swanbank Power Stations . The branch remains the oldest continuously operating branchline in Queensland. Since 1978, Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway has operated passenger trains on this branch line using heritage rollingstock. The 3 ft 6 in ( 1,067 mm ) narrow gauge Railway conducts steam/heritage diesel train trips from Bundamba Racecourse on the Swanbank Branch Line to either Swanbank Power station , near Ipswich , Queensland , Australia, or to '3 Mile 8 Chain' Box Flat balloon loop. Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway (QPSR) operate heritage railway excursions through
1045-453: The "comparative obscurity" of North Ipswich . In March 1888, 239 allotments of the "Liverpool Estate" were advertised to be auctioned by E. Bostock in conjunction with Arthur Martin & Co. A map advertising the auction shows the proximity of the estate to the railway workshops and the Bremer River. In June 1911, 26 building sites of "East Ipswich Station Estate" were advertised to be auctioned by E. Bostock & Sons. A map advertising
1100-478: The 1600 class diesel electric locomotive were designed and constructed by the English Electric Co. at their Rocklea Brisbane, works. Two contracts were let of which the first was for twelve with a follow on contract for another six. The first batch were delivered between December 1962 and June 1963, with the others arriving between October 1963 and January 1964. A lengthy delay occurred before delivery owing to
1155-467: The 1979 Colour City Carnival and in 1980 a full season of operation weekends was planned. Located next to the Swanbank lake , the heritage station located at Swanbank park was formerly located at Forest Hill and survived under Queensland Rail until 2003. It was relocated to this spot and restored. It has been fitted with 1930s vintage communication equipment, luggage conveyance and weighing systems as well
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#17328730791601210-1103: The Abermain Colliery containing 1295 acres and farms. It was reported in the Toowoomba Chronicle and Darling Downs Gazette , and The Brisbane Courier , that there was no bid for the coal mine but some farms had sold on the day of auction and some of the buyers were listed. It was also reported later in the Brisbane Courier of further items sold. Several members of the British Royal Family have visited Ipswich. 1868 – Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh 1920 – Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII ) 1927 – Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth ) 1958 – Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother 1962 – Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone 2011 – Prince William (later Duke of Cambridge) 2014 – Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Damaging floods have occurred on numerous occasions in Ipswich,
1265-588: The Australian Narrow Gauge Preservation Society, who now operate the 2 ft ( 610 mm ) narrow gauge Woodford Railway in Woodford , Kilrie was purchased by the 3 ft 6 in ( 1,067 mm ) Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway on 27 April 2008. In its time at Swanbank it has been restored to proper working order, reconverted to coal burning and, for reasons of safety and train operation, has also been fitted with
1320-625: The Australian war effort of WW2. In 1991, the railway played host to A10 number 6 This C17 locomotive was built by Walkers Limited , Maryborough given the plate number 422 with the locomotive being built in 1927. In April 1927, 761 entered service lasting for 42 years until being written off from the books in October 1969. The locomotive was then displayed at the Mitchell Memorial Park in Mitchell ,
1375-761: The CBD. Kilrie Kilrie is a railway locomotive, built in South Australia . Built by Perry Engineering of Gawler (S/N 265) in November 1924 this tiny locomotive was one of twelve similar units purchased by the State Rivers & Water Supply Commission of Victoria for use on the construction of the Hume Weir on the Murray River near Albury . Its driving wheels are 28.5 inch (724mm) diameter. These are driven by
1430-632: The First World War. This is believed to be the first documented staging of a theatrical production with a steam locomotive operating under its own power. Ipswich, Queensland Ipswich ( / ˈ ɪ p s w ɪ tʃ / ) is an urban centre within the City of Ipswich in South East Queensland , Australia. Situated on the Bremer River , it is approximately 40 km (25 mi) west of
1485-668: The Flowers Theatre company broke new ground in hosting the play "Train Tea Society" at the Swanbank Station as part of the Anywhere Theatre Festival - which had been converted to theatre seating for the event. The award-winning work by writer and comedian Emily Vascotto was directed by Gabriella Flowers and tells the story of Mrs J.A "Eliza" Cameron and her team of Ipswich women who served tea to returning troops during
1540-747: The Hume Weir on the Murray River, near Albury. At completion of construction duties in 1935 it was sold to the Pioneer Sugar Mill, Brandon, Queensland where it received the name "Kilrie". In 1960 it was modified from 0-4-0T to 0-4-2T wheel arrangement, together with conversion from coal to oil firing. Kilrie entered preservation when sold to the Australian Narrow Gauge Railway Preservation Society (ANGRMS) at Woodford. Being 3’ 6" gauge, Kilrie perhaps did not easily fit with their 2’ gauge collection and operating railway, so Kilrie
1595-572: The World War 1 and 2 military operations that operated across Australia during hostilities feature re-enactors, returned service vets, multiple military and war department vehicles as well as period dance and music. Murder Mystery Trains have become a staple feature of the QPSR calendar and generally form part of Dinner TraTin Experiences and see passengers trying to work out "who dun it". In May 2016, QPSR and
1650-457: The auction shows the location of the estate in proximity to the railway line. In 1914, 65 garden allotments were advertised to be auctioned by E. Bostock & Sons. The area was called the "Orangefield Estate". It was formerly an orchard of James Alexander Jackes , and the real estate map advertised that the estate was well stocked with fruit trees. It was reported in the Queensland Times that 20 allotments were sold. This article also listed
1705-460: The buyers. Unsold allotments were advertised in the Queensland Times . In 1922, 12 allotments were advertised in the Queensland Times to be auctioned by Bacon & Co. Auctioneers in conjunction with H. J. Hargreaves & Co. The area was called the "Whitehill Road Estate". A map advertising the auction shows the estate is across the road from the intersection of Whitehill Road and Griffith Road. Both street names are still in use. By July 1922
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1760-449: The central business district and thousands of houses. 38 people died as a result of the floods. At Minden, on the border of Ipswich City, a four-year-old boy was swept away by floodwaters when he fell from a rescue boat. A man in his fifties died when he accidentally drove into floodwaters in the Ipswich suburb of Wulkuraka. The worst affected areas of Ipswich were the suburbs of Goodna and Gailes. The flooding allowed bull sharks to reach
1815-671: The centre of Goodna; one was spotted swimming in Williams Street, and a second in Queen Street. A multibillion-dollar class action lawsuit is underway against dam operators Seqwater , SunWater and the State of Queensland. Law firm Maurice Blackburn have lodged the suit on behalf of 5,500 Ipswich and Brisbane residents who lost their homes or businesses during the floods. Modelling released in 2013 claimed flooding of Ipswich CBD would not have been as extreme if Wivenhoe Dam operators had operated
1870-624: The city’s central business district . In the 2021 census , the population of the urban area of Ipswich was 115,913 people. Ipswich was tribally known as Coodjirar in the Yugararpul language. Known as the Ugarapul and Yuggerabul people are Australian Aboriginal languages of South-East Queensland. Ipswich City Council , Lockyer Regional Council and the Somerset Regional Council . The languages of Greater Brisbane are related – there
1925-523: The dam correctly. The Ipswich Central Library building opened in 1994. The Ipswich Historical Society was established in 1966 and is located at Cooneana Heritage Centre, 11041 Redbank Plains Rd, New Chum, Ipswich. The Ipswich branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at 84 Limestone Street ( Liberty Hall ). Ipswich experiences a humid subtropical climate ( Köppen : Cfa) with hot , wet summers and mild, dry winters. In
1980-461: The estate before it was sold. It was reported in the Queensland Times that 40 allotments sold on the day of auction and some of the buyers were listed. By the end of 1928 it was reported in the Queensland Times that another 20 allotments had been sold. In 1930, the Abermain Estate, Tivoli, was advertised to be auctioned by E. Bostock & Sons. The estate map noted that the area comprised
2035-525: The first four being over the design weight. This resulted in numbers 1604 and 1605 being the first to enter service. All others were delivered after the weight problem had been overcome. The unit at Swanbank is 1616 (construction number A079 of December 1963). It was condemned by the Queensland Railways during April 1991 and was purchased by QPSR in August 1991. Designed for branch line use these units are
2090-411: The largest being the 1893 Brisbane flood peaking at 24.5 metres (80 ft), and more recently during the 1974 Brisbane Flood , (peaking at 20.7 metres (68 ft)) and 2010–11 Queensland floods (peaking at 19.4 metres (64 ft)) on 12 January 2011. Around 35 people died in the floods in the 1893 Brisbane flood . The Brisbane River burst its banks on three occasions in February of that year and
2145-477: The last operating "Prison Van" in Australia, right through to a Kuranda Parlour coach. "The Queensland Pioneer" Dinner Trains feature former Sunlander, Mid and Westlander coaches completed in 1954. These carriages showed a style and opulence in Queensland Rail travel that has never quite been matched on general intercity travel. Annually Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway holds a Troop Train. These recreations of
2200-551: The main stay of the railway and following a 10-year overhaul is fully restored in working order. It is one of over two hundred locomotives of this class to be purchased by the Queensland Railways, this engine was built by Walkers Ltd. Maryborough, Queensland to the design of locomotive engineer H. Horniblow, and was allocated construction number 91 of 1908. The tender, which is carried on two four wheel bogies carries 4 Ton (4064 kg) of coal and 1800 gallons (81231) of water. It
2255-519: The permission of Redbank Malt Factory to store the locomotive on their privately owned rail siding. After investigating many proposals for a permanent home, the Queensland Electricity Generating Board agreed to allow QPSR access to their branch railway from Box Flat to Swanbank. QPSR ran its first steam train rides at Swanbank during the 1978 Ipswich Colour City Carnival, using carriages hired from QR. Steam trains ran again for
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2310-939: The primary form of mass/bulk transport between the two cities until 1876, when the construction of the original Albert Bridge , spanning the Brisbane River at Indooroopilly , completed the railway line begun between Ipswich and Brisbane in 1873. Ipswich was proclaimed a municipality on 3 March 1860 and became a city in 1904. On 26 May 1872, a Primitive Methodist Church opened in East Street. By April 1873 there were numerous churches in Ipswich: Anglican, Roman Catholic, Baptist, Primitive Methodist, German Lutheran, and Wesleyan Methodist. A United Methodist Free Church opened in Brisbane Street in July 1873, having relocated from
2365-458: The scenic and historic country side of the Bundamba , West Moreton and Swanbank area's. The train operates using heritage locomotives and rollingstock ranging from 100 year old timber carriages to former Sunlander carriages. The Swanbank Branch line is made up of the old Redbank-Bundamba Loop Line and The Swanbank Extension . There are diverse gradients and negotiating winding curves throughout
2420-469: The trip. Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway (QPSR) Co-operative Ltd was registered as a non-profit railway society in 1978 by a small group of railway enthusiasts from Ipswich and Brisbane. QPSR was formed to manage the restoration and operation of a vintage steam train which the group had rallied together earlier in 1977 to purchase, ex-Queensland Railways Steam locomotive PB15 No 448 from the defunct Pioneer Valley Heritage Park at Kuraby . The group obtained
2475-506: The vicinity of the suburbs of Ebbw Vale and New Chum while large numbers of Jurassic aged dinosaur footprints have been reported from the suburb of Rosewood. From the 1840s onward, Ipswich was becoming an important river port for growing local industries such as coal and wool from the Darling Downs and a regular paddlesteamer service from Brisbane Town, The Experiment , was established in 1846. This, and other steamer services, remained
2530-410: Was also filmed at Borallon Correctional Centre . Ipswich is recognised for its important collection of historic buildings. Historic house types range from Early Colonial/Victorian (1850 onwards) to Queensland Bungalow (until 1935), with the city showcasing many markers and plaques outside heritage and historical locations. The traditional Ipswich dwelling has always been a detached home on land, and
2585-508: Was available. In 1928, 211 allotments were advertised to be auctioned by E. Bostock & Sons and W. B. Parkinson. The area was called the "Cribb Estate" and on the estate map it was noted that it was on the eastern slopes of Limestone Hill. The auction was advertised in the Queensland Times and it was also noted in the notes of the Council Meeting published in the Queensland Times that approval had been granted to gravel new roads in
2640-590: Was first explored by European colonists in 1826, when Captain Patrick Logan , Commandant of the Moreton Bay penal colony, sailed up the Brisbane River and discovered large deposits of limestone and other minerals. The town began in 1827 as a limestone mining settlement and grew rapidly as a major inland port. Ipswich was initially named "The Limestone Hills" and later shortened to "Limestone", however in 1843 it
2695-496: Was instead chosen due to its mercantile and colonial interests. Brisbane was declared the capital of the new Crown Colony of Queensland in 1859. It was proclaimed a city in 1904. The city became a major coal-mining area in the early 19th Century, contributing to the development of railways in the region as a means of transport. The first recorded coal mines in the central Ipswich area started at Woodend in 1848. Triassic aged dinosaur footprints were found in underground coal mines in
2750-599: Was officially launched. Owned by Ipswich City Developments and operated by Ipswich City Enterprises, Fire Station 101 will position the region as a leader of the digital economy. More than fifteen members had signed up prior to the opening. In 2015, Ipswich was named in the world's Top 7 most Intelligent Communities by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) in New York. Ipswich is home to dozens of primary and secondary schools, including Ipswich Grammar School , which
2805-419: Was on TL Cooney Av opposite the entrance to Bundamba Racecourse and is located a short distance (1 kilometre (0.62 mi)) from Bundamba railway station . The station never had a large building and was only ever a grass high level platform; since 2014 the organization has been looking to develop the site with a building and more facilities. Ex-Queensland Railways PB15 class locomotive, Number 448 has been
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#17328730791602860-508: Was placed on long-term lease to the Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway (QPSR) at Swanbank, west of Brisbane. In 2008, Kilrie was purchased outright by the QPSR following donations made by the Ipswich City Council, Babcock & Brown and Payce. Kilrie has served as an operating loco at Swanbank for many years, during which time it has been restored to coal firing and fitted with Westinghouse automatic air braking. The eighteen members of
2915-581: Was renamed after the town of Ipswich in England. The population was 932 in 1851 and had risen to 2459 by 1856. It became a municipality in 1858. Ipswich had been a prime candidate for becoming the capital of Queensland from about 1847 when the Rev. John Dunmore Lang had toured both Ipswich and Brisbane, and noted the strength of Ipswich as a port town with access to the wool suppliers of the Darling Downs, but Brisbane
2970-426: Was sold to K.R. Hunter's Pioneer Valley Amusement Park after its retirement in August 1970, from where a group of Ipswich and Brisbane enthusiasts purchased it on that venture's failure. The second locomotive is known as Kilrie which was built in 1924 by Perry Engineering, Gawler, South Australia. One of twelve 0-4-0T locomotives purchased by the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission of Victoria for construction of
3025-423: Was the first high school in Queensland (established in 1863). Tertiary education facilities include University of Southern Queensland , which has campuses at Springfield and Ipswich. TAFE Queensland South West has a campus at Bundamba and another in Springfield. Ipswich is home to the "Safe City" camera network, which commenced in 1994. More than 200 cameras are monitored all-hours from a facility situated within
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