Beaudesert Shire Tramway

The Beaudesert Shire Tramway was a narrow gauge tramway which operated from Beaudesert to Lamington and Rathdowney in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia, It was one of 15 light railways built and operated by Divisional Boards and Shire Councils in Queensland. The line carried passengers and cargo. It operated from 1903 to 1944. It was initially profitable and seen as a great success for the local shire council. The tramway is credited with opening up the agricultural lands of the upper Logan River.

Beaudesert Shire Tramway
Beaudesert Shire Tramway mixed train at Rathdowney station in 1912
Overview
StatusClosed
OwnerBeaudesert Shire
LocaleBeaudesert Shire
Service
TypeIndustrial tramway
Operator(s)Beaudesert Shire
History
Opened10 October 1903 (1903-10-10)
Closed30 September 1944 (1944-09-30)
Technical
Track length39.36 mi (63.34 km)
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Route map

0 mi
0 km
Beaudesert
5 mi
8 km
Josephville
10 mi
16 km
Laravale
12 mi
19 km
Tabooba Junction
17 mi
27 km
Christmas Creek
20 mi
32 km
Hillview
22 mi
35 km
Lamington
Logan River
17 mi
27 km
Innisplain
21 mi
34 km
Dulbolla
Interstate line
Logan River
22 mi
35 km
Rathdowney
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