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Restoring the Beyer Garratt, Queensland Railways, 1994

In the Queensland State Archives, we hold over 12 hours of footage documenting the restoration of the Beyer-Garratt steam locomotive. These tapes, filmed in 1993 by Queensland Railways, show the restoration at the Ipswich Railway Workshops, as well as a scenic train ride through Queensland’s countryside. Explore more about the Beyer-Garratt locomotive through drawings, photographs, and diagrams in the Queensland State Archives collection: https://bit.ly/4hmaNQl Find the entry for the Beyer-Garratt Restoration tapes in our catalogue: https://www.archivessearch.qld.gov.au... About the Beyer-Garratt Locomotive: The Beyer-Garratt is a type of articulated steam locomotive with a central boiler and two steam engines mounted on separate frames at each end. This design allows it to handle curves and lighter tracks better than traditional rigid locomotives. The Beyer-Garratt was built to provide more power and reduce the need for multiple engines, making long-haul operations more efficient. Historical Background: Beyer-Garratt locomotives were first used on the Brisbane to Toowoomba line but were withdrawn due to clearance issues. They were later used extensively on the North Coast Line between Brisbane and Rockhampton. By the mid-1950s, their use was mainly restricted to northern Queensland and the Central West Line. Over time, as diesel engines took over, most Beyer-Garratt units were withdrawn by 1968. No. 1009 – Restoration and Preservation: Locomotive 1009 was originally preserved at the Redbank Locomotive Museum before undergoing restoration at the North Ipswich Railway Workshops in 1993. Although it was briefly restored to working order, a mechanical issue led to its withdrawal from service. After further overhaul efforts were halted due to costs, it was announced in August 2020 that 1009 would be displayed permanently at the Workshops Rail Museum.