Asleep no more.

Somewhat amazingly, our property- Whistlestop- is bordered on two sides by the QR railway line that runs from Stanthorpe to the border at Wallangarra.  This was once part of the main line from Brisbane to Sydney, but unfortunately no regular trains now run on the line.  It is, however, used by various organisations who run Heritage Railway services, such as the Southern Downs Steam Railway, Australian Railway Historical Society and Downs Steam.  I think it is such a blessing that QR are willing to maintain the line to a high standard for these heritage services.


QR have just started replacing many of the worn-out wooden sleepers on the line, ensuring the line's survival for many years to come.  All along the line are new sleepers ready to be installed. They're not the traditional ironbark sleepers, but probably stringybark, which is not quite as durable, but nevertheless there's some very nice timber sitting around!!  I took some photos of the line immediately adjacent to Whistlestop.

I'm a member of the Southern Downs Society and look forward to one day helping run trains along this line!!  Apart from that, I really want to tie my Toy Train Museum in with some of these Heritage Train Services, and am really excited that this line has a long and interesting future!! Many thanks QR!!