Appropriately located against the oldest continuously operating railway network in Australia, the
Workshops Rail Museum (
North Street, Ipswich) is interactive fun for all ages. The museum explores one hundred years of railways and trains with multi-media displays and loads of hands on experiences.
The museum investigates the changing face of rail, from a major mode of transportation in the early 1900s to the passenger and freight trains of today. Climb aboard authentic heritage carriages from the turn of the (20th) century, discover how a diesel locomotive works at the Diesel Cab simulator, observe the largest model railway set of Queensland or get behind the scenes with a real Working Workshops tour of Queensland Rail's Heritage Rollingstock Maintenance (enclosed footwear required). Children will love Nippers Railway, a child sized mock railway with trains, costumes and exciting places to visit.
And if you've ever wanted to take a ride on a real steam train, here's your chance. Steam Train Sunday, occurring on the first Sunday of the month, takes patrons for a one hour journey through the city on an authentic, historic steam train. Trains depart at 10.10am, 11.40am and 1.10pm and tickets are $18.50 for adults, $15.50 for concession holders and $10.00 for children.
Bookings are essential.
The Workshops Rail Museum is fully wheel chair accessible and available for school group bookings and venue hire. Expect a historic journey through time when you explore the Workshops Rail Museum.
