SUNLANDER CARRIAGES RELOCATION
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Gayndah Heritage Railway Rail Trail is a non-profit organisation dedicated to preserving and cherishing the history of the Gayndah District Railway and is committed to transform the oldest town of Queensland into a promising, family friendly tourist destination. Exciting static rail display and rail trail adventure will be offered as well as other forms of tourism such as sport, art, cuisine, adventure and agriculture.
At the heart of Queensland's Citrus Country, Gayndah, settled in 1849, is the oldest town in Queensland. Gayndah is located two hours from the coastal cities of Bundaberg and Maryborough, located on Highway 17. Gayndah offers an authentic country experience with a variety of relaxing and interesting attractions. The town is attractive with well preserved colonial buildings.
The photo below is the view tourists see when arriving in the Oldest town in Queensland.
The photo below is the "Big Orange" attracting the tourists to Gayndah.
The photo below is the view of the mighty Burnett River and the town of Gayndah from McConnells Lookout.
Gayndah Heritage Railway Rail Trail has been gifted 6 M Class Series "Sunlander" carriages from the former long distance passenger train the "Sunlander". The 6 M Class Series carriages are: MDC 1462 (Dining Car), MCC 1519 (Club Car), MAS 1498 (First Class Sleeper), MAS 1536 (First Class Sleeper), MBC 1458 (Baggage Car) and MMV 1439 (Brake Van).
Visitors will have the opportunity to view static M Class Series "Sunlander" carriages. Art exhibits will be put on display around the station and static "Sunlander" carriages for the tourists to witness the works of the local artists. Tourists will be given an opportunity to a unique experience of dining in the Dining Car with meals prepared by local high school students under the supervision of a qualified chef with 30 years in the hospitality industry.
Gayndah Heritage Railway Rail Trail was formed in April 2014. Members of Gayndah Heritage Railway Rail Trail are committed to promoting tourism in the North Burnett Region and require funding to move into phase one of the tourism project. $42,000 is required to relocate the 6 M Class Series carriages from Bundaberg Railway Station to Gayndah Railway Station by road transport.
M CLASS SERIES FLEET
MCC 1519 Club Car
The below photo is MCC 1519 (Club Car) to be utilsed for serving of snacks, light meals and cold drinks to the local community and tourists.
The below photo shows the stainless steel kitchen facilities fitted in MCC 1519 (Club Car).
The below photo shows the lounge sitting in MCC 1519 (Club Car) for the local community and tourists to sit back, relax and enjoy the country hopitality.
MDC 1462 Dining Car
The below photo is MDC 1462 Dining Car to be utilised for serving of meals to the local community and visiting tourists. In addition the Dining Car will be available for birthday parties and special theme nights.
The below photo shows the stainless steel cooking facilities to be utilised for preparing meals for the local community and tourists.
The below photo shows the seating and table arrangements in MDC 1462 Dining Car for the local community and tourists for a unique dining experience.
MAS 1498 First Class Sleeper
The below photo is MAS 1498 a First Class Sleeper to be utilised by visiting members and volunteers and tourists for unique overnight accommmodation.
The below photo shows the walkway in MAS 1498 with seven Twinette Sleeping Cabins.
The below photo shows the stainless steel shower in MAS 1498.
MAS 1536 First Class Sleeper
The below photo is MAS 1536 a First Class Sleeper to be utilised by visiting members and volunteers and tourists for unique overnight accommodation.
The below photo shows the layout of a Twinette Sleeper cabin available in MAS 1536.
The below photo shows the sleeping accommodation (top and bottom) berths to be utilised by visiting members and volunteers and tourists for unique overnight accommodation.
MBC 1458 Baggage Car
The below photo is MBC 1458 Baggage Car to be utilised as an interactive museum displaying railway memorabillia.
MMV 1439 Brake Van
The below photo is MMV 1439 Brake Van the last of the class remaining. MMV 1439 Brake Van was used by Guards the last carriage marshalled on the "Sunlander" in the days of 3 Man Crew trains.
The below photo shows the luggage compartment in MMV 1439 Brake Van to be utilised as an additional museum to display railway memorabillia.
The below photo shows the "Coffin Chamber" on MMV 1439 Brake Van used to transport coffins all over the state of Queensland. The "Coffin Chamber" will create interest with the tourists.
INFRASTRUCTURE
The below photo is the Gayndah Railway Station the administration office of Gayndah Heritage Railway Rail Trail.
The below photo is the Gayndah Goods Shed that will form part of the exciting tourist project to be utilised as the workshop.
The ultimate goal for Gayndah Heritage Railway Rail Trail is to fund the relocation of the 6 M Class Series carriages prior to 29th January 2016 at a cost of $ 7,000 per carriage.
On completion of the M Class Series carriages relocation from Bundaberg to Gayndah, work will immediately commence on the refurbishment of each carriage by our dedicated members and volunteers.
Gayndah Heritage Railway Rail Trail invites companies, groups of people or work colleagues and organisations to fund the relocation of a carriage and in return will offer exculsive naming rights to the carriage in recognition of your support to our exciting project.
Regardless of the size of your donation you can be assured all funds received will be used to fund the relocation of the M Class Series carriages and commence stage 1 of our static rollingstock display and station development.
Members of Gayndah Heritage Railway Rail Trail wish to thank you all for your consideration in funding our exciting project that will benefit the community, future generations, stakeholders and tourism in Queensland. For further enquiries please contact Gayndah Heritage Railway Rail Trail, Secretary / Treasurer Jason Cooper on 0427 192 544.
Gayndah Heritage Railway Rail Trail is a non-profit organisation dedicated to preserving and cherishing the history of the Gayndah District Railway and is committed to transform the oldest town of Queensland into a promising, family friendly tourist destination. Exciting static rail display and rail trail adventure will be offered as well as other forms of tourism such as sport, art, cuisine, adventure and agriculture.
At the heart of Queensland's Citrus Country, Gayndah, settled in 1849, is the oldest town in Queensland. Gayndah is located two hours from the coastal cities of Bundaberg and Maryborough, located on Highway 17. Gayndah offers an authentic country experience with a variety of relaxing and interesting attractions. The town is attractive with well preserved colonial buildings.
The photo below is the view tourists see when arriving in the Oldest town in Queensland.
The photo below is the "Big Orange" attracting the tourists to Gayndah.
The photo below is the view of the mighty Burnett River and the town of Gayndah from McConnells Lookout.
Gayndah Heritage Railway Rail Trail has been gifted 6 M Class Series "Sunlander" carriages from the former long distance passenger train the "Sunlander". The 6 M Class Series carriages are: MDC 1462 (Dining Car), MCC 1519 (Club Car), MAS 1498 (First Class Sleeper), MAS 1536 (First Class Sleeper), MBC 1458 (Baggage Car) and MMV 1439 (Brake Van).
Visitors will have the opportunity to view static M Class Series "Sunlander" carriages. Art exhibits will be put on display around the station and static "Sunlander" carriages for the tourists to witness the works of the local artists. Tourists will be given an opportunity to a unique experience of dining in the Dining Car with meals prepared by local high school students under the supervision of a qualified chef with 30 years in the hospitality industry.
Gayndah Heritage Railway Rail Trail was formed in April 2014. Members of Gayndah Heritage Railway Rail Trail are committed to promoting tourism in the North Burnett Region and require funding to move into phase one of the tourism project. $42,000 is required to relocate the 6 M Class Series carriages from Bundaberg Railway Station to Gayndah Railway Station by road transport.
M CLASS SERIES FLEET
MCC 1519 Club Car
The below photo is MCC 1519 (Club Car) to be utilsed for serving of snacks, light meals and cold drinks to the local community and tourists.
The below photo shows the stainless steel kitchen facilities fitted in MCC 1519 (Club Car).
The below photo shows the lounge sitting in MCC 1519 (Club Car) for the local community and tourists to sit back, relax and enjoy the country hopitality.
MDC 1462 Dining Car
The below photo is MDC 1462 Dining Car to be utilised for serving of meals to the local community and visiting tourists. In addition the Dining Car will be available for birthday parties and special theme nights.
The below photo shows the stainless steel cooking facilities to be utilised for preparing meals for the local community and tourists.
The below photo shows the seating and table arrangements in MDC 1462 Dining Car for the local community and tourists for a unique dining experience.
MAS 1498 First Class Sleeper
The below photo is MAS 1498 a First Class Sleeper to be utilised by visiting members and volunteers and tourists for unique overnight accommmodation.
The below photo shows the walkway in MAS 1498 with seven Twinette Sleeping Cabins.
The below photo shows the stainless steel shower in MAS 1498.
MAS 1536 First Class Sleeper
The below photo is MAS 1536 a First Class Sleeper to be utilised by visiting members and volunteers and tourists for unique overnight accommodation.
The below photo shows the layout of a Twinette Sleeper cabin available in MAS 1536.
The below photo shows the sleeping accommodation (top and bottom) berths to be utilised by visiting members and volunteers and tourists for unique overnight accommodation.
MBC 1458 Baggage Car
The below photo is MBC 1458 Baggage Car to be utilised as an interactive museum displaying railway memorabillia.
MMV 1439 Brake Van
The below photo is MMV 1439 Brake Van the last of the class remaining. MMV 1439 Brake Van was used by Guards the last carriage marshalled on the "Sunlander" in the days of 3 Man Crew trains.
The below photo shows the luggage compartment in MMV 1439 Brake Van to be utilised as an additional museum to display railway memorabillia.
The below photo shows the "Coffin Chamber" on MMV 1439 Brake Van used to transport coffins all over the state of Queensland. The "Coffin Chamber" will create interest with the tourists.
INFRASTRUCTURE
The below photo is the Gayndah Railway Station the administration office of Gayndah Heritage Railway Rail Trail.
The below photo is the Gayndah Goods Shed that will form part of the exciting tourist project to be utilised as the workshop.
The ultimate goal for Gayndah Heritage Railway Rail Trail is to fund the relocation of the 6 M Class Series carriages prior to 29th January 2016 at a cost of $ 7,000 per carriage.
On completion of the M Class Series carriages relocation from Bundaberg to Gayndah, work will immediately commence on the refurbishment of each carriage by our dedicated members and volunteers.
Gayndah Heritage Railway Rail Trail invites companies, groups of people or work colleagues and organisations to fund the relocation of a carriage and in return will offer exculsive naming rights to the carriage in recognition of your support to our exciting project.
Regardless of the size of your donation you can be assured all funds received will be used to fund the relocation of the M Class Series carriages and commence stage 1 of our static rollingstock display and station development.
Members of Gayndah Heritage Railway Rail Trail wish to thank you all for your consideration in funding our exciting project that will benefit the community, future generations, stakeholders and tourism in Queensland. For further enquiries please contact Gayndah Heritage Railway Rail Trail, Secretary / Treasurer Jason Cooper on 0427 192 544.
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