ALLORA BRANCHLINE
QUEENSLAND
The Allora line branched off the Main Southern line at Hendon (north of Warwick).
It opened in April 1987 and, from 1912 until 1961, extended beyond Allora to Goomburra. During this period, Allora was actually a short spur line needing to be back shunted by trains to and from the terminus.
It opened in April 1987 and, from 1912 until 1961, extended beyond Allora to Goomburra. During this period, Allora was actually a short spur line needing to be back shunted by trains to and from the terminus.
Services on the line were suspended in 1995 and I believe the local 'South Downs Steam Railway' now has ownership.
While the section to Allora still appears to be pretty much intact, a flood caused washaways both end of a bridge along the line (see photos below). While not a massive issue, it would add significantly to any future desires to reopen it as a tourist railway.
I was quite taken by this little town and would dearly like to be able to ride a train there one day. Fingers remained crossed.
While the section to Allora still appears to be pretty much intact, a flood caused washaways both end of a bridge along the line (see photos below). While not a massive issue, it would add significantly to any future desires to reopen it as a tourist railway.
I was quite taken by this little town and would dearly like to be able to ride a train there one day. Fingers remained crossed.
Trestle bridge outside of Allora, showing some of the embankment damage cause by a local flood. Identical damage exists at both ends of the bridge.
A local history museum exists nearby the station. Not sure if they have any involvement in the upkeep of the station itself.
They do have a great selection of old tractors for the Traczels amongst us.
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