Railway Signal Cabin and Turntable, Ipswich
Railway Signal Cabin and Turntable, Ipswich, Railway infrastructure in Ipswich, Australia
The three-story timber signal cabin contains mechanical interlocking systems and stands next to a large turntable used for rotating locomotives at Ellenborough Street.
The signal cabin and turntable, constructed between 1881 and 1895, marked the development of Queensland's first railway network connecting coastal regions to inland areas.
The McKenzie and Holland mechanical interlocking system installed in 1883 represents one of only two surviving examples of early railway safety technology in Queensland.
The signal cabin provides operators with clear visibility of train movements while the turntable enables locomotives to change direction within the rail yard.
The 60-foot turntable, installed in 1921, incorporated a motor system that utilized pneumatic power derived from steam locomotives for its operation.
Location: Queensland
GPS coordinates: -27.61280,152.75860
Latest update: September 27, 2025 15:22
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