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Anzac troop journey to be re-enacted across Queensland

A CENTURY ago, 550 men lined up on the platform at Winton train station, ready to create the Anzac legend on the beaches of...

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31st March 2015 5:03 AM

MOVING TRIBUTE: In the week leading up to Anzac Day, a steam train will re-enact the journey many Queensland soldiers took during the first and second world wars.

WATCH: Steam train chugs in for Qld Rail's 150th

MORE than 200 people, some in period costume, turned out at Maryborough West station to welcome the iconic Queensland...

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16th Jan. 2015 5:01 AM

Passengers on the steam train wave to people on the platform as it arrives at Maryborough West station.

Queensland Rail brings Maryborough train home for birthday

A RESTORED steam train built in Maryborough will chug into its hometown as part of grand 150th birthday celebrations for...

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31st Dec. 2014 5:12 AM

Queensland Rail drivers John Broderick, Paul Ryan, Chris Halliday aboard the 1079 steam engine.

Romantic steam era whistles in for Carnival fun

FOR many trainspotters, hearing the whistle of a vintage steam engine is the sweetest sound.

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30th Sept. 2013 6:09 AM

Steam train arrives at Toowoomba Railway Station.