# Event Details - **Event Name**: South-West Rails: Thallon Grand Opening Steam Tour - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 pm – Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am - **Event Description**: A Three-Day Steam Rail Journey with DownsSteam Embark on an unforgettable three-day heritage rail journey as DownsSteam invites you aboard a magnificent steam-hauled overnight tour to the far south-west of Queensland. This historic trip celebrates the Grand Opening of the Thallon Rail Heritage Centre, in partnership with the Thallon Progress Society – marking the return of heritage passenger rail to Thallon after more than a decade. Travel behind the powerful Queensland Railways BB18¼ Class steam locomotive No. 1037, one of the most iconic steam locomotives ever built for Queensland’s mainline network. Experience the sights, sounds and atmosphere of classic steam rail travel as No.1037 hauls our heritage carriages across the Darling Downs, through cotton and grain country, past the famous Yelarbon Silos, and deep into the vast plains of south-west Queensland. Relax in vintage comfort while enjoying the rhythm of steam rail travel. With all meals, accommodation, transfers, and touring included, this unique journey offers a rare opportunity to experience multi-day heritage steam travel in true country style. ? Your Itinerary (Full Package) Day 1 – Friday 27 March 2026 Toowoomba → Goondiwindi • 7:00am – Guest check-in at Toowoomba Railway Station (luggage loaded by crew) • 8:00am – Departure behind BB18¼ Class steam locomotive No.1037 south through Warwick and the Southern Downs • Morning tea served onboard • Comfort stop at Warwick Station • Lunch served onboard during the run west across grain and cotton country, including views of the famous Yelarbon Silos en route • 5:00pm – Arrive Goondiwindi and transfer to accommodation • Evening Dinner included, followed by time to explore Goondiwindi’s relaxed country hospitality Day 2 – Saturday 28 March 2026 Goondiwindi → Thallon → Goondiwindi • Breakfast at your hotel • 8:00am – Depart Goondiwindi by heritage steam train hauled by BB18¼ No.1037 • Travel west across the vast plains to Thallon • Participate in the Grand Opening of the Thallon Rail Heritage Centre at 12:00pm • Pub BBQ Lunch included in Thallon township at the Francais Pub • Bus tour around Thallon to Rogue’s Gallery / Silo Art / Info Station / Sculptures (led by local guide) • Tour the Rail Heritage Centre and Thallon Park (Giant Wombat Sculpture & War Memorial) with local guides • Afternoon return journey to Goondiwindi • Dinner included at a local venue with DownsSteam hosts Day 3 – Sunday 29 March 2026 Goondiwindi → Toowoomba • Breakfast at your hotel • Morning departure eastbound through cotton and grain country • Morning tea and lunch served onboard the steam train • Comfort stop at Warwick • 5:30pm – Return to Toowoomba Railway Station Ticket Types !!! Ticket Only - single seat This ticket is for the train ride only, includes onboard track pack meals and other items, but does not include accommodation, transfers and meals at Goondiwindi, does not include tour or lunch at Thallon, guests may conduct a self guided tour around Thallon. ? Single, Couple, Twin Share - Your Ticket Includes Return rail travel aboard a heritage DownsSteam steam-hauled passenger train behind BB18¼ Class locomotive No.1037 Two nights’ accommodation in Goondiwindi (twin share or single) All meals: daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, and morning/afternoon teas Exclusive entry & tour of the Thallon Rail Heritage Centre Grand Opening Sightseeing: Yelarbon Silos, Warwick highlights, and Thallon township tour All ground transfers, luggage handling, and guest services Dedicated DownsSteam hosts throughout the journey - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/thallon/south-west-rails-thallon-grand-opening-steam-tour/200029107776517 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Thallon - **state**: QL - **country**: Australia - **location**: Thallon Qld - **lat**: -28.637074673298 - **long**: 148.86776426916 - **full address**: Thallon Qld, Thallon Water Tank Art, Pine St, Thallon QLD 4497, Australia, Thallon ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: South-West Rails: Thallon Grand Opening Steam Tour - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/bfe2536da081c8208101f3ae662241363035f71d0673979ad66e8e4ce438999b-rimg-w1200-h675-dcbda578-gmir?v=1774475405 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is South-West Rails: Thallon Grand Opening Steam Tour being held? - **A:** South-West Rails: Thallon Grand Opening Steam Tour takes place on Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 pm to Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am at Thallon Qld, Thallon Water Tank Art, Pine St, Thallon QLD 4497, Australia, Thallon. - **Q**: Who is organizing South-West Rails: Thallon Grand Opening Steam Tour? - **A:** South-West Rails: Thallon Grand Opening Steam Tour is organized by DownsSteam Toowoomba. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** South-West Rails: Thallon Grand Opening Steam Tour is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Thallon, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If South-West Rails: Thallon Grand Opening Steam Tour sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "South-West Rails: Thallon Grand Opening Steam Tour", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/bfe2536da081c8208101f3ae662241363035f71d0673979ad66e8e4ce438999b-rimg-w1200-h675-dcbda578-gmir?v=1774475405", "startDate": "2026-03-26", "endDate": "2026-03-29", "url": "https://allevents.in/thallon/south-west-rails-thallon-grand-opening-steam-tour/200029107776517", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Thallon Qld", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Thallon Water Tank Art, Pine St, Thallon QLD 4497, Australia", "addressLocality": "Thallon", "addressRegion": "QL", "addressCountry": "AU" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "-28.637074673298", "longitude": "148.86776426916" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "A Three-Day Steam Rail Journey with DownsSteam\nEmbark on an unforgettable three-day heritage rail journey as DownsSteam invites you aboard a magnificent steam-hauled overnight tour to the far south-west of Queensland. This historic trip celebrates the Grand Opening of the Thallon Rail Heritage Centr", "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "DownsSteam Toowoomba", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/downssteam-toowoomba/23339794", "description": "\nEnjoy a trip down memory lane at our beautiful Drayton Station for a nostalgic experience reminiscent of a bygone era. DownsSteam is a community organisation, run by volunteers, dedicated to the establishment of a tourist heritage railway for the Darling Downs. DownsSteam was formed to preserve and restore the last remaining steam locomotive built at the historic Toowoomba Foundry Company, C16-106 Southern Cross Works No 28 circa 1914. Along with our two steam locomotives C16-106, and BB18¼ 1037, we have also restored the former Commissioner’s Inspection Railmotor. Not only are you able to wander through our historic station and go on a precinct tour (including our exceptional Dreamtime Carriage), we also run rail trips to various towns on the Downs. Check our website for trip schedules, pricing and to purchase tickets. Every 3rd Saturday of the month, we hold an open day with a sausage sizzle, live music and often free heritage bus rides. " } ] } ] ```