Remarks: At the end of a long day, BB18¼ 1079 The Bety is turned on the turntable at Mary Valley Heritage Railway before being placed in the Shed overnight. Over the next four months, the Q150 Steam Train will visit many regional centres across Queensland. Today, the Steam Train travelled from Brisbane to Gympie, a distance of 175km (110mi). More photos of the Q150 Steam Train here.
Remarks: After a decent 175km (110mi) run up the North Coast Line from Brisbane to Gympie, BB18¼ 1079 The Bety is re-coaled before being turned and placed in the Shed at the Mary Valley Heritage Railway. This marks the end of Day 1 of a four month long Q150 Steam Train Tour of Queensland. More photos of the Q150 Steam Train here.
Remarks: BB18¼ 1079 The Bety pauses briefly next to a WO Water Wagon which has been specially decorated for the four month Q150 Steam Train Tour around Queensland. More photos of the Q150 Steam Train here.
Remarks: The new high-speed 160km/h (100mph) alignment between Caboolture and Beerburrum opened on Easter Monday in 2009. BB18¼ 1079 The Bety was the first Steam Locomotive to pass through the new Elimbah Station running at 80km/h (50mph). Q150 Steam Train #M433 was bound for Gympie on Day 1 of a 4 month Tour around Queensland. More photos of the Q150 Steam Train here.
Remarks: Scores of excited passengers scream as Train Drivers Brian and Peter give the whistle a good blast approaching Roma Street Station with Steam Train #M433 to Gympie. Over the next four months, BB18¼ 1079 The Bety and other Steam Locomotives will lead the Q150 Steam Train to all corners of the state to celebrate 150 years of Queensland. More photos of the Q150 Steam Train here.
