This is the building, which will serve as Stage 1 of the Ken Rogers Memorial Library (KRML). Located at Kunkala Station on the Rosewood Railway, planning is well advanced to commence work on the foundations, as well as the internal fit out.
KRML has been an integral part of the ARHS Queensland Division, since 1957. The library contains an extensive, rare and priceless collection of books, images, literature, plans, drawings and relics on Queensland, Australia, and other world railways.
When the building is complete, the library will be open to provide a valuable resource to the visiting public and railway historians alike, free of charge, although there are charges for copying material.
Completion costs are expected to be in the region of $75,000. Donations are always welcome, and are fully tax deductible. Please send these to:
The Ken Rogers Memorial Library Fund,
G.P.O. Box 682, BRISBANE QLD 4001
Australia.
KRML DISPLAY AT THE 2011 BRISBANE MODEL TRAIN SHOW
The 2011 Show presented KRML with the opportunity to showcase some of its collection. Entitled, "Suburban Century (1875-1975)", the display focussed on the history of the Brisbane Suburban Railway system, featuring items drawn from the period, which included a Quarter Scale Model of a BU Suburban Carriage, (centre) and 'O'Leary' (above right), an impressive timber model of a typical Brisbane Suburban Train from the period 1910 to 1951.
