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Laidley Spring Festival

When travelling to Laidley by train you pass through several different areas. Firstly there are Brisbane's western suburbs with plenty of houses; then there is the city of Ipswich; then the small communities of Walloon, Rosewood and Grandchester (formerly farming areas but these days being developed for housing) before the tortuous climb of the Little Liverpool Range and then the descent into Laidley.

The Laidley Spring Festival will be in full swing with the Laidley Flower Show, Street Procession,  Orchid Shows, and Arts and Craft displays. There will be time there to explore this prosperous town with its 3 hotels and many shops.

The train meanwhile, will run a local tour over "the hill" to Grandchester and then return to Laidley.

Train Information

: The recently restored C17 class steam locomotive no. 974 has been requested for this tour and is expected to be available. Wooden carriages from QR's heritage fleet will be used.

Fares

Brisbane to Laidley and return
Adults$65.00
Pensioners/Seniors$55.00
Children$40.00
Family (2 Adults + 2 Children)$185.00
Laidley to Grandchester and return
Adults$20.00
Pensioners/Seniors$15.00
Children$10.00

Conditions

ARHS Qld. Div. members may deduct 10% from the Brisbane to Laidley and return fares (maximum five people) if paid for by 12th August 2009.
JUNIOR RAIL FANS' CLUB: Any JRFC member accompanied by an adult may travel free.

Timetable

Forward Journey
Roma Street10.00am
Corinda10.15
Ipswich10.50
Laidley12.05pm
Return Journey
Laidley4.30pm
Ipswich5.35
Corinda6.05
Roma Street6.20pm

The local shuttle departs Laidley at 1.55pm and returns to Laidley by 3.10pm NOTE:- More accurate times will be advised when tickets are posted.

Refreshments

Light refreshments, cold drinks, chips & sweets will be sold on board.

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Smoking

Queensland Rail has a policy of 'NO SMOKING' on board all trains and at all railway stations. In accordance with this policy, smoking is not permitted on tour trains and passengers are advised to observe any areas in which smoking is prohibited at stations.

Train Information

: The recently restored C17 class steam locomotive no. 974 has been requested for this tour and is expected to be available. Wooden carriages from QR's heritage fleet will be used.

Fares

Brisbane to Laidley and return
Adults$65.00
Pensioners/Seniors$55.00
Children$40.00
Family (2 Adults + 2 Children)$185.00
Laidley to Grandchester and return
Adults$20.00
Pensioners/Seniors$15.00
Children$10.00

Conditions

ARHS Qld. Div. members may deduct 10% from the Brisbane to Laidley and return fares (maximum five people) if paid for by 12th August 2009.
JUNIOR RAIL FANS' CLUB: Any JRFC member accompanied by an adult may travel free.

Timetable

Forward Journey
Roma Street10.00am
Corinda10.15
Ipswich10.50
Laidley12.05pm
Return Journey
Laidley4.30pm
Ipswich5.35
Corinda6.05
Roma Street6.20pm

The local shuttle departs Laidley at 1.55pm and returns to Laidley by 3.10pm NOTE:- More accurate times will be advised when tickets are posted.

Refreshments

Light refreshments, cold drinks, chips & sweets will be sold on board.

Download Tour Brochure

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