Paul Shepherd
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BB18 ¼ 1079 - Cobb & Co Festival Steam Train to Yuleba and Roma - 23rd - 27th August 2024 - 2 of 2
As part of the centenary of the last Cobb and Co coach service that ran in Australia in August 1924, Queensland Rail teamed up with the Australian Railway Historical Society to run a commemorative steam train to the small town of Yuleba to join in on the week long celebrations.
The train also ran a half day shuttle to Roma and return for locals to enjoy a steam train ride.
This video starts on Monday morning as the train departs Miles on its journey back to Toowoomba. Stopping along the way at Chinchilla and Dalby, the train rolled into the historic Toowoomba Railway station in the late afternoon where the tour concluded for the passengers.
Early the following morning, the train departed Too...
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BB18 ¼ 1079 - Cobb & Co Festival Steam Train to Yuleba and Roma - 23rd - 27th August 2024 - 1 of 2
Просмотров 795День назад
As part of the centenary of the last Cobb and Co coach service that ran in Australia in August 1924, Queensland Rail teamed up with the Australian Railway Historical Society to run a commemorative steam train to the small town of Yuleba to join in on the week long celebrations. The train also ran a half day shuttle to Roma and return for locals to enjoy a steam train ride. This video starts on ...
BB18 ¼ 1037 and C16 106 - Double Headed Wyreema Wanderer - 18/08/2024
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On Sunday 18th August 2024, DownsSteam Tourist Railway and Museum ran their Wyreema Wanderer shuttles. For the 2nd trip of the day it was decided to run a double header. This was to ensure that there would be no problems identified for their upcoming Double Header trips during the Carnival of Flowers.
BB18 ¼ 1089 - Driver Training Run to Toowoomba - 7th & 8th August 2024
Просмотров 83128 дней назад
During Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th August 2024, Queensland Rail conducted another round of driver training up to Toowoomba and returning back to the Ipswich Railway Workshops the following day. This was the first time in almost 7 years that BB18 ¼ 1089 had visited the Garden City. Thank you to Stephen Shepherd for the additional footage used in this video and for use of his photograph used i...
BB18 ¼ 1079 - Driver Training Run to Toowoomba - 16th & 17th July 2024
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On Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th July 2024, Queensland Rail conducted further driver training, this time to Toowoomba and returning the following day. This was the first time in almost 6 years that BB18 ¼ 1079 had visited the Garden City. Thank you to Stephen Shepherd for the additional footage between Grantham and Toowoomba.
BB18 ¼ 1037 "Peter Ford" - Inaugural Run to Hendon - 14/07/2024
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On Sunday 14th July 2024, the nearly 30 year restoration of steam locomotive BB18 ¼ 1037 came to a close, culminating with it hauling its first fare paying passenger run in 54 years. Prior to departure from Drayton, a ceremony took place and the locomotive was officially named "Peter Ford" in memory of the man who rescued the locomotive and initiated the restoration effort.
BB18 ¼ 1037 - Members Run to Hendon - 12/07/2024
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On Friday 12th July 2024, DownsSteam ran a train for their members as well as guests from the Mackay Heritage Railway from their Drayton base out to Clifton and Hendon and return. This video is from onboard the train as well as a small portion of video trackside on the Clifton - Hendon - Clifton portion of the journey. The locomotive performed faultlessly, and is set to be publicly launched on ...
BB18 ¼ 1079 - ARHS Steam Train to Grandchester - 30/06/2024
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On Sunday 30th June 2024, the Australian Railway Historical Society ran another booked out steam train excursion from the Workshops Rail Museum in North Ipswich out to Grandchester and return. Upon arriving in Grandchester, passengers had ample time to explore the surrounds or head across to the Grandchester Pub for a meal. Also operating nearby was the Grandchester Model Live Steamers. QR Heri...
DH45 - Stanthorpe to Toowoomba - 23/06/2024
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On Sunday 23rd June 2024, the Southern Downs Steam Railway conducted a tour using their Diesel Hydraulic Locomotive, DH45 and historic carriages to convey passengers from Stanthorpe to Toowoomba. This video starts at Warwick, where the train was transported empty to Stanthorpe where the passengers boarded. After departing Stanthorpe, the train proceeded through the Granite belt passing the smal...
BB18 ¼ 1037 - Test Run to Hendon - 20/06/2024
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On the afternoon of Thursday 20th June 2024, DownsSteam Tourist Railway and Museum conducted further mainline testing on the recently restored steam locomotive, BB18 ¼ 1037 on a run along the Southern Line to Hendon and return with the water wagon. Upon arriving back at Drayton in the evening, the run was deemed an overwhelming success.
BB18 ¼ 1079 - Driver Training runs to Bowen Hills and Ebenezer - June 2024
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In June 2024 over the course of 4 days, Queensland Rail conducted a series of driver training using steam locomotive BB18 ¼ 1079. The train sprinted into Brisbane City for first time in 4 years, before heading west to the former coal loading facility at Ebenezer and returning back to the Ipswich Railway Workshops. This is a compilation of videos filmed over 3 of the 4 days. Filmed by Paul and S...
C16 106 - "Wyreema Wanderer" - 9/06/2024
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On Sunday 9th June 2024, DownsSteam Tourist Railway and Museum operated their second passenger run since commencing mainline passenger operations. This video is of the 2 trips stitched together to represent 1 return journey.
C16 106 - DownsSteam's Inaugural Run - 18/05/2024
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On Saturday 18th May 2024, DownsSteam's dream of operating a tourist railway for the people of Toowoomba and the Darling Downs was finally realised. It had taken almost 25 years from inception, but it was at last time for the first passengers to take their seats on board the inaugural journey from Drayton to Wyreema and return, hauled by steam locomotive C16 106 the "Pride of Toowoomba"
BB18 ¼ 1037 - Mainline Commissioning to Wyreema - 14th & 15th May 2024
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On Tuesday 14th May 2024, DownsSteam Tourist Railway and Museum commenced the mainline testing of steam locomotive BB18 ¼ 1037, performing 2 short light engine runs to Wyreema. The following day on Wednesday 15th May, the locomotive again steamed out to Wyreema hauling 4 stainless steel "SX" carriages on its first basic load test. Further testing will take place in the following weeks, with an ...
BB18 ¼ 1079 - Planes, Trains and Automobiles - 4th and 5th May 2024
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On the weekend of Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th May 2024, the Workshops Rail Museum hosted the annual Planes, Trains and Automobiles event to celebrate everything Rail, Aviation and Road transportation. Included in this video is a behind the scenes look inside the Heritage Steam Shop where Queensland Rail restores and maintains its fleet of steam locomotive and historic carriages. The Australian ...
C17 967 - The Mary Valley Rattler - 27/04/2024
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C17 967 - The Mary Valley Rattler - 27/04/2024
C16 106 - Crew Training Run to Wyreema - 21/04/2024
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C16 106 - Crew Training Run to Wyreema - 21/04/2024
DH45 - Toowoomba to Warwick and Return - 20/04/2024
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DH45 - Toowoomba to Warwick and Return - 20/04/2024
BB18 ¼ 1037 - Yard Testing - DownsSteam Tourist Railway and Museum - 16/04/2024
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BB18 ¼ 1037 - Yard Testing - DownsSteam Tourist Railway and Museum - 16/04/2024
C17 974 - Warwick to Ipswich Railway Workshops Transfer - 8/04/2024
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C17 974 - Warwick to Ipswich Railway Workshops Transfer - 8/04/2024
C16 106 - Crew Training Runs to Wyreema - 5/04/2024
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C16 106 - Crew Training Runs to Wyreema - 5/04/2024
C17 974 - SDSR Crew Training Run to Hendon - 24/03/2024
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C17 974 - SDSR Crew Training Run to Hendon - 24/03/2024
C17 974 - SDSR Evening Trip to Clifton - 23/03/2024
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C17 974 - SDSR Evening Trip to Clifton - 23/03/2024
C17 974 - Toowoomba to Wyreema Shuttles - 9/03/2024
Просмотров 6485 месяцев назад
C17 974 - Toowoomba to Wyreema Shuttles - 9/03/2024
C17 974 - SDSR Steam Train to Toowoomba - 8/03/2024
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C17 974 - SDSR Steam Train to Toowoomba - 8/03/2024
BB18 ¼ 1079 - Test Run to Grandchester - 5/03/2024
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BB18 ¼ 1079 - Test Run to Grandchester - 5/03/2024
C16 106 - Crew Training Runs to Wyreema - 25/02/2024
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C16 106 - Crew Training Runs to Wyreema - 25/02/2024
C17 974 and DH45 - SDSR Steam Train to Stanthorpe - 24/02/2024
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C17 974 and DH45 - SDSR Steam Train to Stanthorpe - 24/02/2024
C17 974 - SDSR Evening Trip to Clifton - 10/02/2024
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C17 974 - SDSR Evening Trip to Clifton - 10/02/2024
C17 974 - SDSR Crew Training Run to Toowoomba - 27th & 28th January 2024
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C17 974 - SDSR Crew Training Run to Toowoomba - 27th & 28th January 2024

Комментарии

  • @martythemartian99
    @martythemartian99 День назад

    The quality of this was so good, I instantly subscribed.

    • @paul1089
      @paul1089 День назад

      Awesome, thank you!

  • @thomasdever
    @thomasdever 3 дня назад

    Another amazing video well done Paul

  • @Andrew1037-m3o
    @Andrew1037-m3o 5 дней назад

    Great video keep doing it and keep chasing train Andrew G

  • @Confuze4874
    @Confuze4874 6 дней назад

    Apparently Downsteam had way more passengers on their train compared to this one

    • @paul1089
      @paul1089 6 дней назад

      That's great to hear that their trains are a sell out !

    • @Confuze4874
      @Confuze4874 6 дней назад

      @@paul1089 I think it was 150 passengers on Downsteam and only 70 on the cobb and co train

    • @paul1089
      @paul1089 6 дней назад

      @Confuze4874 If only it had run on a different weekend, then I would've filmed it. Oh well, next time.

    • @dan_der_man3629
      @dan_der_man3629 6 дней назад

      @@Confuze4874the shuttle two shuttles (which were the main event) had about 65% more pax than the Brookstead trip. The 70 doing the three day trip were just to offer something more for those who wanted to.

  • @trainloverstudios9673
    @trainloverstudios9673 6 дней назад

    It's good to have you back after being off of RUclips for a week

  • @mwcalder95
    @mwcalder95 16 дней назад

    Have they thought about using these two in a push-pull configuration for quicker turn arounds in Wyreema on busy days? Seems like they could save some time!

  • @MrSteeleye
    @MrSteeleye 18 дней назад

    What additive is used for treatment of the boiler water?

  • @nathanchan4653
    @nathanchan4653 18 дней назад

    Just in my opinion, C16 N.o 106 and BB18 1/4 N.o 1037 are basically Queensland Railway versions of Edward The Blue Engine and Henry The Green Engine due to their size

  • @mattj5025
    @mattj5025 19 дней назад

    Some great footage that really shows just how different the engines really are.

  • @eparke95
    @eparke95 19 дней назад

    Brilliant!

  • @detecting_Nathanael
    @detecting_Nathanael 19 дней назад

    The electric and diesel electric may be faster, etc. but they don’t draw the same interest as the steam locos.

  • @detecting_Nathanael
    @detecting_Nathanael 19 дней назад

    Real dinki-Di Aussies. Waterbag handing off the right window of the driver’s cab of 1037. Great to see.

  • @trainloverstudios9673
    @trainloverstudios9673 19 дней назад

    Where is the boiler pressure dome cover for 1037

    • @paul1089
      @paul1089 18 дней назад

      One is being modified to fit over 1037's dome.

  • @davehad-enough2369
    @davehad-enough2369 19 дней назад

    Thanks very much. Nice to see the two engines together.

  • @thomasdever
    @thomasdever 19 дней назад

    Amazing video Paul love it

  • @QueenslandTrainVlogger
    @QueenslandTrainVlogger 19 дней назад

    Nice find!

  • @Loco_RailFan
    @Loco_RailFan 21 день назад

    Hello Paul Shepherd I'm on the look to get a video camera and i was just wondering what camera do you use in the video?

    • @paul1089
      @paul1089 6 дней назад

      My current camera is a Sony FDR-AX53 with a rode microphone and windsock.

  • @taureanlea3777
    @taureanlea3777 27 дней назад

    Great to see QR resume heritage operations once again!

  • @detecting_Nathanael
    @detecting_Nathanael 28 дней назад

    There is absolutely no sound in rail as nice as the sound of the whistle of a steam train.

  • @detecting_Nathanael
    @detecting_Nathanael 28 дней назад

    I love every one of these videos. Ah! Such great memories of my childhood.

  • @shanbartholomew7748
    @shanbartholomew7748 28 дней назад

    thank you so much for this video, the sound of the carriages brings back memories.

  • @eparke95
    @eparke95 29 дней назад

    Wonderful!

  • @thomasdever
    @thomasdever 29 дней назад

    Great video Paul well done

  • @gretchenchadwick8343
    @gretchenchadwick8343 Месяц назад

    My special needs son says that diesel locomotive looks very similar to the Alco MRS-1.

  • @gretchenchadwick8343
    @gretchenchadwick8343 Месяц назад

    My special needs son really likes "rail motors" like that one he finds them very interesting and highly underrated rail transportation vehicles.

  • @andre-we1wr
    @andre-we1wr Месяц назад

    did you film this with a potato?

  • @thebigman170
    @thebigman170 Месяц назад

    Awesome mate, did you Film this?

  • @user-gk8gg1zt7l
    @user-gk8gg1zt7l Месяц назад

    Very nice, like!!!

  • @SimonTog
    @SimonTog Месяц назад

    Great video Paul :)

  • @rodreed5147
    @rodreed5147 Месяц назад

    Why is this loco priming so often? Is feed water treatment being used?

  • @kimballthurlow577
    @kimballthurlow577 Месяц назад

    Lovely cinematography. I guess this complete engine and train is owned by Queensland Railways. I remember these from the 1950s/60s and the carriages were more a Tuscan colour. These in the video are almost vermillion or signal red. They look great anyway.

  • @andrewmcneish5309
    @andrewmcneish5309 Месяц назад

    i think i saw it before i went under the bridge on 17th of july i was shocked

  • @johnwoodall3791
    @johnwoodall3791 Месяц назад

    Great Video & a Picture Perfect Day to go with it...

  • @thomasdever
    @thomasdever Месяц назад

    Great video Paul love it

    • @silviahenrriquez987
      @silviahenrriquez987 Месяц назад

      Que hermoso video, que lindos recuerdos gracias por compartir 👏👏👏👏🌹🌺🌹🌺

  • @mwcalder95
    @mwcalder95 Месяц назад

    So good to see! How long did it take to get from Ipswich to Toowoomba?

    • @paul1089
      @paul1089 Месяц назад

      About 4 hours.

  • @eparke95
    @eparke95 Месяц назад

    Fantastic!

  • @matthiasrimmen6114
    @matthiasrimmen6114 Месяц назад

    (

  • @thomasdever
    @thomasdever Месяц назад

    Amazing video Paul was a good day

  • @brianplayne1355
    @brianplayne1355 Месяц назад

    Good to see 1037 take a spin on the turntable. Seemed to go OK. I just realised that it was speeded up a bit at the end.

    • @paul1089
      @paul1089 Месяц назад

      Correct. I sped up the video so it wouldn't be like watching paint dry.

    • @brianplayne1355
      @brianplayne1355 Месяц назад

      @@paul1089 The turntable is still really under test. It is slow but it is steady with not too much strain on the drive arrangement under normal operation. Better that pushing it around manually.

  • @gregstrenzel3940
    @gregstrenzel3940 Месяц назад

    A great tribute to Peter Ford and family to finally see 1037 running once again. The twin of 1037 still in Mackay will be a long term challenge for all Downssteam members. HOORAH Peter and Sonya Ford, also to the team from Mackay for their work as well.

    • @paul1089
      @paul1089 Месяц назад

      It was a privilege to be there witnessing history in the making.

  • @longtack67
    @longtack67 Месяц назад

    Fabulous Video. Brought back so many memories to me when I was a Driver & Fireman of this class of loco in my 47 years in the Queensland railway system. Well done to everyone & a great tribute to the Late Peter Ford.

    • @paul1089
      @paul1089 Месяц назад

      Glad you enjoyed it !

  • @Foxttellio
    @Foxttellio Месяц назад

    Shame when i was chasing it i had to scraper off to get fuel

  • @brianplayne1355
    @brianplayne1355 Месяц назад

    Once again, a great video Paul.

    • @paul1089
      @paul1089 Месяц назад

      Thanks Brian.

  • @DeanStalker
    @DeanStalker Месяц назад

    Such a heart felt thing seeing Peter's dream live on!

  • @detecting_Nathanael
    @detecting_Nathanael Месяц назад

    Hey Paul, I was travelling south on the Carnarvon Highway at Injune today and there’s an old steam locomotive is a tourist “attraction” on the northern edge of town. Looks very much like a C17. Cheers

    • @paul1089
      @paul1089 Месяц назад

      Correct. It's the C17 (No. 824) that was involved in the Camp Mountain train disaster on 5th May 1947 that claimed 16 souls.