Double Header Steam Locomotives Ipswich to Mayne

[@taureanlea3777]

I really miss QR Heritage, and I wish these Steam locomotives can come back one day.

[@marciebalme588]

yes agree

[@paul1089]

Really good video Adrian. A crying shame that heritage is no more. Glad I filmed what I could while I could.

[@adriannettlefold9084]

Glad you liked it mate. Yes...It's one of my biggest annoyances, that I was not able to capture more as well Paul. I am extremely grateful for the experiences, friendships I made, and memories shared that I have. Hope to catch up again soon. Cheers.

[@lukeroberts2610]

Thanks for the video mate. Glad to see you’re still around. 1079 holds a special place in mine & my fathers heart.

[@adriannettlefold9084]

@@lukeroberts2610 I'm no longer in Brisbane. I transferred last year back to the bush. This was video was 2014. All the Best. Adrian

[@lukeroberts2610]

@@adriannettlefold9084 how far bush have you gone mate? Would be great to catch up one day.

[@oldamericaniron5767]

Modern technology is great that it saves video like this and allows countless people to enjoy it but there are times I’m more impressed with what man accomplished 100 or 150 years ago with the technology they had then than what they do now.👍

[@adriannettlefold9084]

I agree. Working these beautiful machines was the highlight of my Railway career. Something I worked hard to achieve and something that gave me great pleasure. Unfortunately here in Queensland the Government no longer sees the need to operate these Locomotives and has mothballed its heritage fleet. So 8yrs of memories are all I have left.

[@Theupandcomingbest]

Being drivers are they QR train drivers ?

[@adriannettlefold9084]

Yes At the time of this film All QR Steam Locomotives used on the Mainline were crewed by Queensland Rail Steam Qualified Heritage Drivers. I was apart of this from 2012 to 2019