DownsSteam Tourist Railway & Museum

DownsSteam is a railway museum in Drayton featuring restored locomotives, vintage carriages, and historic station buildings arranged across an outdoor exhibition site. The collection presents different periods of Australian railway operations and equipment.

The museum's main building came from Yuleba railway station, where it operated from 1879 until 2008 before being relocated to Drayton. This relocation allowed the historic structure to be preserved and adapted for public use.

The Dreamtime Journey Coach displays Aboriginal art and stories within a dedicated railway carriage, honoring Indigenous workers who helped build the railway network. These artworks and narratives allow visitors to learn about contributions that shaped the region.

The museum runs regular steam train excursions that let passengers experience vintage railway travel across the surrounding region. Bring water and sun protection, as much of the site is outdoors and exposed.

The locomotive called Pride of Toowoomba, model C16-106, was built in 1914 as the final steam engine manufactured at the Toowoomba Foundry. This engine marks the end of a local manufacturing tradition that shaped the region's railways.

Location: Drayton

Inception: 2001

Address: 16 Cambooya St, Drayton QLD 4350

Phone: +61746302358

Website: http://downssteam.com

GPS coordinates: -27.59302,151.91704

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:47