Locomotive #299B15 Class Steam Locomotive
Discover the remarkable story of the first steam locomotive built by Walkers Limited in 1897, an important piece of Queensland railway heritage preserved at our facility.
Historical Significance
Locomotive #299 holds the distinguished honor of being the first steam locomotive built by Walkers Limited (later Evans Deakin Industries) in Maryborough in 1897.
This B15 Class locomotive represents a significant milestone in Queensland's industrial and railway heritage, marking the beginning of locomotive manufacturing in the region.
299 was upgraded in early times to a B15 converted with larger driving wheels and an updated cab amongst other modifications to make it more like the newer PB15 class of locomotive that replaced the B15 class
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Preservation & History
As the first steam locomotive built by Walkers Limited in Maryborough, Locomotive #299 represents a significant milestone in Queensland's industrial history. While active restoration is not currently underway, this historic locomotive remains an important educational resource and testament to the region's railway manufacturing legacy.
Visitors can view this remarkable piece of railway history and learn about its role in Queensland's transportation development through the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Locomotive #299 represents more than just a machine - it symbolizes the birth of locomotive manufacturing in Queensland and the skill of the craftsmen at Walkers Limited who built her over 125 years ago.
Throughout its service life of over 60 years, this B15 Class locomotive played a vital role in Queensland's transportation network, hauling passengers and freight across the state's narrow-gauge railway system.
"Locomotive #299 stands as a monument to Queensland's industrial heritage and the generations of railway workers who kept our state connected."
- Railway Heritage Society
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