Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway - The Railway of Industry at Swanbank
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Queensland
Pioneer
Steam
Railway

Join us for a journey into the past on the Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway - Brisbane's closest and oldest preserved ​railway experience operating in the Historic City of Ipswich
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Alert:
Tickets for the 14th and 21st of March are now available here.

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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.

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The COVID Safe Picnic train - Diesel hauled

A$0.00 - A$55.00

Join us for a journey back in time behind 1616 on our “COVID Picnic Train” departing from Swanbank Station (ONLY) at 9am, 11am and 1pm. Total round trip time is approximately 60 minutes.


This train trip featuring heritage timber carriages is a one hour journey which winds its way back in towards suburbia through the old coal mining sites, lush bushland and along the base of Castle Hill.


There is a quick turn around of the locomotive at Racecourse and we trundle back to Swanbank, through paddocks of horses and past quaint miners cottages.


QPSR are operating these services using a Queensland Tourism and Accommodation Industry COVID Safe Plan to limit the risk of COVID spread.


We ask that all passengers complete the pre-trip form (which will be emailed out to you a day prior to the trip) prior to arrival and respect the limitations imposed.

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Help keep us on track through COVID-19 and donate to the railway today so that Steam will run again!

QPSR receives no Government funding and is entirely volunteer operated which exempts us from any Governement relief in this time of forced shut down.

10 Great reasons to choose QPSR for your day out!
  1. Brisbane's Nearest Heritage Railway nestled at the Birth place of Railways in Queensland, Ipswich
  2. See 9 kilometers of historic and picturesque scenery through the old mine sites
  3. Travel behind a Heritage Steam Locomotives with the waft coal smoke, the hiss of the steam and blasts of the whistle 
  4. Step back in time and Explore the Station at Swanbank built in 1903
  5. 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.
  6. Take in the Handmade Markets
  7. A great mix of food vans at Swanbank every Picnic Train
  8. Experience an unforgettable meal or themed event night (like a murder mystery) on the Queensland Pioneer Dining Train (More information here).
  9. Journey behind a Heritage Diesel Engine and experience the sounds and smells of the workhorses of Queensland's Branch Line
  10. 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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We continue to operate thanks to the following organizations and their support:
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Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway Co-Op Ltd
ABN 71 344 974 386
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  • Home
  • Our Services
    • Timetable
    • Fares
    • Hire Us - Charter and Film
  • Visit Us
    • Make a Booking
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Facilities
    • Local Accommodation and Attractions
    • Visitors Specials
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Join Us
    • About the Train
    • About our Branchline
    • About the Vintage Buses
    • Supporters
    • Mailing List Signup Form
  • Make a Donation