The Thallon Rail Centre is housed in the recently relocated and refurbished historic Thallon Goods Shed (circa 1913). The Centre also features a mural of Wayne, a Thallon Local and former Queensland Rail Employee painted by renowned artist Drapl.
"The Goods Shed has been given new life as the Thallon Rail Centre."
The Goods Shed, which features signatures from former rail employees, provides a historic backdrop for the Exhibition of engaging information and images outlining Thallon’s rich rail heritage, including QR Code links to Rail Tails as told by Thallon Locals.
Right: Rail employees over the years have left their mark.
The Centre features an array of rail vehicles and tools used by Rail Fettlers in days gone by.
Right: A "Flat Top" and Mail Trolley form part of the display.
"As kids, my sister and I grew up practising tennis on the doors of that shed when we lived in the railway house in Thallon, memories I'll never forget."
While you are in Thallon, make sure you follow the signage at the end of Pine Street or via Noondoo Road to the " "Rogues Gallery" and check out the Rail Bridges and Scar Trees while you are there.
The Thallon Progress Association Inc. would like to sincerely thank the Queensland State Government, Queensland Rail, & The Queennsland Rollingstock Preservation Group, without whom this project would not have been possible.
Right: Two of the panels that can be viewed at the Centre about the history of the rail.