Discover Ipswich Magazine 2019

The tale of rail in Ipswich

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All aboard! The acclaimed and award-winning Workshops Rail Museum is Ipswich’s premier tourist attraction, and is a must-visit for anyone in South-East Queensland.

Located at North Ipswich, a visit to the Museum is a walk into yesteryear with amazing trains to look at, and even physically walk through. There are more than 15 interactive permanent exhibitions on, with something for every age group. Some of the highlights include Rail Today , with the chance to step on board a recreated Tilt Train; Platform 9 , a 1930s carriage; Model Railway , a chance to see the largest model railway layout of Queensland; and Diesel Revolution , where you can see inside a diesel locomotive and drive the diesel can stimulator. The Nippers Railway is a favourite for the little ones as an indoor adventure playground. Here is the chance to climb aboard a kid-sized

train and play being a train driver; move and control signals and boom gates at level crossings; sell tickets; dress up; build your own network from the wooden railway sets; and spend quiet time reading the rail-themed children’s books available. A War Memorial and special Museum Collection as well as available tours makes the Workshop Rail Museum perfect for heritage lovers. You can return to the Museum again and again – their ongoing temporary and touring exhibitions, including the beloved Day Out With Thomas in June, as well as the ongoing Twilight Markets offer memorable visits for the whole family year-round.

Workshops Rail Museum “Every child’s dream.” TripAdvisor traveller Katrina W, 16 September 2018

Find The Workshops Rail Museum at North Street, North Ipswich.

OPENING HOURS Mon to Sun: 9.30 am – 4.00 pm Closed public holidays