The Workshops Rail Museum
The Workshops Rail Museum, an Australian Tourism Award winner and part of the Queensland Museum is a state-of-the-art, authentic heritage and culture experience. The Museum tells the story of rail in Queensland spanning enormous technological and social change through 15 interactive exhibition zones, temporary exhibitions, education programs and events.
The 5000sqm Museum is located on the site of the iconic Ipswich Railway Workshops in the original Boiler Shop, whose saw-toothed roofline is now an icon of the precinct which today still remains the hub of maintenance for Queensland Rail’s heritage fleet. The site is also the largest industrial site open for public access with Behind the Scenes Tours of the Working Workshops providing visitors with a glimpse into the everyday work of restoring and maintaining steam engines.
The Workshops Rail Museum is full of big machinery, colourful multi-media experiences, glimpses into the future and of course, reflections on the past. It’s BIG LOUD FUN in every way!
* Huge multimedia
* Tilt train & Diesel cab simulators
* Huge model railway
* Nippers Railway
* 5000m2 of museum exhibits
* Working workshop tours
* View the museum collection
* Experience the world of passenger travel
* Rare locomotives
* Wheelchair access
* Free parking
* Trackside Café
* Museum Shop
*Picnic facilities
*Fully accessible by public transport, visit www.translink.com.au or call 13 12 30
The Workshops collection represents railway history in Queensland, including rail & locomotive construction, technological developments and the social impact of railways on the population of Queensland. the collection encompasses paper archives, audio-visual material and 3 dimesional objects.
Events- Day out with Thomas 2011
26 Dec 2010 - 30 Jan 2011
Day out with Thomas 2011 brings to life the popular Friends of Thomas book and television series with entertainment, interactive games and activities...
- Bunny Eggventures
09 Apr 2011 - 10 Apr 2011
Hop to it! Bring the family along for a day bursting with fun to celebrate Easter at The Workshops Rail Museum’s annual Bunny Eggventures event.
- Circus Train
11 Apr 2011 - 02 May 2011
Roll up, roll up to experience the thrill of the travelling circus!
- Annual Workers Reunion & Ipswich Family Open Day
21 Aug 2011 - 21 Aug 2011
Visit the birthplace of rail in Queensland to honour the hard work and dedication of our state’s railway workers.
- The Great Train Robbery
03 Sep 2011 - 02 Oct 2011
This case has never been solved – are you up to the challenge?
- Bush Picnic
29 Sep 2011 - 29 Sep 2011
Dress up in Australian bush style for a day of family fun.
- Queensland Model Railway Show
29 Oct 2011 - 30 Oct 2011
Delve into a captivating world of miniature landscapes and intricate replicas at the Queensland Model Railway Show.
- Santa Celebration
26 Nov 2011 - 27 Nov 2011
Don your red noses, practice your carolling and join us to welcome in the festive season at The Workshops Rail Museum’s annual Santa Celebration event...