

# Event Details

- **Event Name**:  Thallon Shuttle Grand Opening Day Trip
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 02:30 am – Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 am (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Thallon Rail Heritage Centre

Join DownsSteam for a special community steam train ride celebrating the Grand Opening of the Thallon Rail Heritage Centre. This short, family-friendly excursion is designed especially for locals and visitors from across the Balonne and South West region to experience the excitement of heritage rail returning to Thallon.

Travel behind the magnificent Queensland Railways BB18¼ Class steam locomotive No.1037, one of Queensland’s most iconic steam locomotives. Step aboard our heritage carriages and enjoy the sights, sounds, and atmosphere of authentic steam rail travel as you journey through the heart of Queensland’s grain country.

Take in the wide open plains, experience the rhythm of the rails, and be part of this historic day for Thallon and the South West community.

🕒 Your Journey
Saturday 28 March 2026

12:30 pm – Depart Thallon Railway Station

Your steam-hauled train departs Thallon heading east through the open farmlands towards Gradule, travelling across the vast plains that define the South West.

1:10 pm – Arrive Gradule

Short stop so the train can shunt and run around.

1:30 pm – Depart Gradule

Enjoy the return trip to Thallon aboard the heritage steam train.

2:00 pm – Arrive Thallon

Step off and continue enjoying the festivities at the Thallon Rail Heritage Centre Grand Opening.

🎟️ Fares

An affordable and family-friendly experience — perfect for locals, visitors, and railway enthusiasts of all ages.

Adults: $40.00
Children: $20.00

ℹ️ Additional Information

Duration: Approximately 1½ hours return trip

Refreshments may be available for purchase onboard.

Suitable for all ages (children must be accompanied by an adult).

Please arrive at Thallon Railway Station at least 15 minutes prior to departure.

Due to the historic nature of the heritage carriages, wheelchair access is not available.

Celebrate history in motion as heritage steam returns to Thallon for the first time in over a decade — a proud moment for the local community and a memorable experience for visitors from across the region.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/thallon/thallon-shuttle-grand-opening-day-trip/200029827618254
- **Event Categories**: workshops, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 38

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/downssteam/items/672197/availability/1868283177/book/?full-items=yes&flow=988047&utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=thallon-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Thallon
- **state**: QL
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Railway St, Thallon QLD 4497, Australia
- **lat**: -28.63567
- **long**: 148.86867
- **full address**: Railway St, Thallon QLD 4497, Australia, Thallon, Australia

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: DownsSteam Toowoomba (https://allevents.in/org/downssteam-toowoomba/23339794)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 02:30 am (+10:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Railway St, Thallon QLD 4497, Australia, Thallon, Australia
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** DownsSteam Toowoomba
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, trips-adventures
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about  Thallon Shuttle Grand Opening Day Trip ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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