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C17 720 undergoes further testing

Thursday, 04 September 2008 21:53 Jacob Cash

The weekend prior to its public display on July 29th, 720 underwent some further testing and performed its first solo run.

See the C17 720 restoration page for past restoration updates.Videos : Jacob Cash

Last Updated ( Thursday, 18 September 2008 22:31 )

C17 720 Moves under its own Steam!

Friday, 06 June 2008 00:00 Jacob Cash

On a cool June morning a fire was lit in the firebox of 720 to prepare it for steaming.

After a number of hours a good head of steam had been created, and with 1179 attached 720 moved under its own power for the first time in 39 years! After starting life as a park locomotive, this engine has come a long way in 13 years.

See the C17 720 restoration page for past restoration updates.Videos : Jacob Cash

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Last Updated ( Thursday, 04 September 2008 21:44 )

ARHS Tours Proving Popular

Tuesday, 04 September 2007 00:00 Jacob Cash

The latest suburban steam and Iron Road Restaurant tours were booked out., showing the public confidence in ARHS tours being able to deliver value for money and an unrivalled experience.

Book now for the annual Carnival of Flowers tour to Toowoomba, be aware there is only one steam tour this year.

Be sure to check the tours page for more exciting upcoming tours events.

The Sounds of Steam return to Queensland!

Monday, 04 September 2006 00:00 Jacob Cash

No, it's not C17 720 at Rosewood Railway, or the recently returned to service C17 974. Instead, it's over 200 recordings of steam locomotives working during the last years of steam in Queensland, from 1966 to 1969.

These recordings have been in the safe hands of the Victorian division for the last 40 or so years, and for the most part the recordings have not been heard by many.

Now the tapes have come to Queensland to be digitised before they degrade and the historic recordings are lost.
See the audio page in the gallery for more information. If you'd like to own a CD with new, unheard recordings, or would simply like a new digital copy of your current LPs (CDs remastered from the original master tapes), contact the webmaster.

Sleeper Maintenance Continues

Sunday, 04 September 2005 00:00 Jacob Cash

As with any railway, the Rosewood Railways "right-of-way" needs continual attention to keep the line in a serviceable condition. Anyone who would like to assist on the railway but is unsure of "what they can offer", the rail maintenance gang is the best way to start - any assistance is always appreciated!