Episode 24 – Made in MaryboroughIn 1873, Walker's Limited built Queensland's first steam engine and went on to become a major manufacturer of railway Rollingstock. The first B15 steam locomotives came from Walkers, and they built steam locomotives up until 1958.Walker's Limited built over 550 steam powered, 12 diesel electric and 144 diesel hydraulic locomotives.In today's episode we'll discuss how over 140 years this small Maryborough company grew through various name changes and ownership, made big things for Queensland Railways and other states of Australia too.

Episode 24 – Made in Maryborough In 1873, Walker's Limited built Queensland's first steam engine and went on to become a major manufacturer of railway Rollingstock. The first B15 steam locomotives came from Walkers, and they built steam locomotives up until 1958. Walker's Limited built over 550 steam powered, 12 diesel electric and 144 diesel hydraulic locomotives. In today's episode we'll discuss how over 140 years this small Maryborough company grew through various name changes and ownership, made big things for Queensland Railways and other states of Australia too.

Ep 24 – The story behind our first steam loco made in QLD

Our podcast is very much like the beginnings of the Queensland Railways in 1865 - a journey into the rich tapestry that is the story of Queensland. Since the colony and later the state of Queensland first came into existence there has been a story in the background. A story of iron, and steel, of timber and tin and most importantly, people. People think about the railway, and think of the iconic images of the steam locomotives, rollingstock, railway lines, stations but so much of our history is the result of the hard work and vision of people. Not only 160 years ago – but even today.&nbsp;

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Our podcast is very much like the beginnings of the Queensland Railways in 1865 - a journey into the rich tapestry that is the story of Queensland. Since the colony and later the state of Queensland first came into existence there has been a story in the background. A story of iron, and steel, of timber and tin and most importantly, people. People think about the railway, and think of the iconic images of the steam locomotives, rollingstock, railway lines, stations but so much of our history is the result of the hard work and vision of people. Not only 160 years ago – but even today. 

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