Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway - The Railway of Industry at Swanbank

Experience The Past
At Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway, we aim to offer passengers the experience of a past now long gone.

You may be wanting to relive your youth or maybe travel behind your first steam train or recreate that special something that comes with riding in 100 year old coaches on tracks that are free of the clutter of modern life.

What ever you are searching for, with our 40 years experience, you will find it at Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway.

Please note: All services are being hauled by a Heritage Diesel Locomotive until further notice.

Our Next Departures that can be Booked

Picnic Train - Departing from Bundamba Racecourse

A$13.00 - A$55.00

Hop on the Picnic Train from Bundamba Racecourse Station to Swanbank Station. Once you arrive, a selection food stalls on site allow you to mix, match and purchase your perfect meal to enjoy in the park before returning to Bundamba Racecourse. There's also local entertainment, as well as the Souvenir shop at the station.

Travel on a Return Journey to the newly refurbished Swanbank Station past the site of the Box Flat mining disaster and wonderful bushland and mining scenery.

This is a 1 hour 30 minute return trip with a break in the middle for you to explore the local area (passengers may also choose to come back on a later train to explore the region further)

Looking for a longer trip? Join the Heritage Bus Association on a trip to the Ipswich Historical Society for only $5 extra (pay on the day to the bus driver). Make sure to allow for at least 2 hrs when booking

Please note all services will be hauled by a Heritage Diesel Locomotive until further notice.

Adult:$24

Child (5-15): $13

Concession: $13

Family (2A+3C): $55

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Picnic Train - Departing from Swanbank Station

A$13.00 - A$55.00

With this option you can join the train at the newly refurbished Swanbank Station and travel past the site of the Box Flat mining disaster and through wonderful bushland and mining scenery to Bundamba Racecourse Station. There is a short lay over here before returning to Swanbank Station.

There's local entertainment, a selection of food vans at Swanbank as well as the Souvenir shop and the parklands.

Travel on a Return Journey to Bundamba Racecourse

This is a 1 hour 30 minute return trip with a break in the middle for you to explore the local area (passengers may also choose to come back on a later train to explore the region further)

Please note all services will be hauled by a Heritage Diesel Locomotive until further notice.

Adult:$24

Child (5-15): $13

Concession: $13

Family (2A+3C): $55

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Loop line trips Departing Swanbank Station

A$7.00

Travel on a Return Journey from Swanbank Station over our latest extension around the top balloon loop with its large bridge and regrowth forests behind retro diesel 1616.

This is a 15 minute service ideal for young families who wish to enjoy the food fest and the park but don't want a long day.

Please note all services will be hauled by a Heritage Diesel Locomotiveuntil further notice.

All tickets $7

Children under 2 ride free!

Departs 9:30, 11:30 and 1:30

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Market Train Ticket - Bundamba Racecourse to Box Flat and Return

A$7.00 - A$33.00

This Ticket is valid for one return trip on either a Blue or a Red timetable - A scenic round journey from Racecourse via the historic Box Flat balloon loop.

Adults: $13

Children (5-15): $7

Concession: $7

Family (2A + 3C) $33

Please note all services will be hauled by a Heritage Diesel Locomotiveuntil further notice.

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Murder on the Rails! A Mystery Dinner Train Saturday April 18

A$120.00

Departing 5:00pm Swanbank Station

Returning 8:30pm Swanbank Station

$120 pp including meal and Entertainment

Ride in the glorious surrounds of the Newly Restored Sunlander Dining carriages of the 1950’s as we go back to the 1960's and mystery ...

When the body of a young party boy mod turns up tied to a train line in the winter of 1965, it throws the sleepy beach town of Bowen into disarray and horror. Who could be responsible? The rival duo of leather-clad rockers? His so-called mod friends? All there is to know is that he didn't put himself there and that the person responsible is among those aboard this train bound for Townsville. Join Officer Rhodes for this story of drugs, gangs and broken allegiances to see if you can be the one smart enough to help her catch a killer.

Do you think you have what it takes to work out who the murder is? Then join us for a delicious meal in our refurbished dining cars, watch the murder mystery in action and take a trip on the Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway while you get stuck into the detective work. A unique event for all ages.

Dress up in your swinging costumes and join in the fun.

Full 3 course dinner served on board, beer,wine and spirits service

Vegetarian and gluten free options available

The train makes a number of comfort stops over the course of the evening to stretch your legs and take a look at the train.

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10 Great reasons to choose QPSR for your day out!

Brisbane's Nearest Heritage Railway nestled at the Birth place of Railways in Queensland, Ipswich
See 9 kilometers of historic and picturesque scenery through the old mine sites
Travel behind a Heritage Steam Locomotives with the waft coal smoke, the hiss of the steam and blasts of the whistle
Step back in time and Explore the Station at Swanbank built in 1903
QPSR can offer's short trips to a full day out that, with a the Vintage buses, can extended your journey to the Cooneana Homestead and Heritage Village as part of the Picnic Train from Bundamba to Swanbank.
Take in the Handmade Markets
A great mix of food vans at Swanbank every Picnic Train
Experience an unforgettable meal or themed event night (like a murder mystery) on the Queensland Pioneer Dining Train (More information here).
Journey behind a Heritage Diesel Engine and experience the sounds and smells of the workhorses of Queensland's Branch Line
Your visit supports the Queensland Pioneer Steam Railways restorations of unique and vintage vehicles


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Volunteer For the Future

The Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway only operates because of a dedicated band of Volunteers.

It's not just drivers and firemen that keeps the trains going, the railway requires people to be the face of the railway as Passenger Services Staff and Station Staff, unsung hero's who do track work and locomotive and carriage maintenance, even gardeners will find a place at QPSR.

We would love for you to join our ranks as a QPSR member.

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