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 Volunteer with DownsSteam – There’s More Than Just Trains!

Ever thought about volunteering but assumed it meant rail work and maintenance? 

Think again! At DownsSteam, we have a wide range of volunteer opportunities to suit many interests, skills, and fitness levels.

Come and visit our DownsSteam Station and Museum precinct and find out more about the rewarding experience of volunteering at DownsSteam.  

Free entry and sausage sizzle.   Please register on the book now link.

We will be holding more information sessions in the future.  If you would like to find out more, please email info@downssteam.com or look at our member page on this site.

Indulge in a romantic evening on DownsSteam's Commissioner's Railmotor and enjoy a specially curated Dinner at Cambooya's Bull and Barley Inn for Valentine's Day with the one you love.

Experience the magic of yesteryear with DownsSteam's historic steam train trip between Toowoomba Station and DownsSteam Railway Museum!

Experience the magic of yesteryear with DownsSteam's historic steam train trip between Toowoomba Station and DownsSteam Railway Museum!

Enjoy a relaxing trip on DownsSteam's Commissioner's Railmotor for a delicious pub lunch at Cambooya's Bull and Barley Inn.

Join DownsSteam for a spectacular day out on the Granite Belt as we operate an express Commissioner Railmotor service for this exclusive and specially curated long lunch at Heritage Estate Winery at Cottonvale.

Enjoy all the sights and sounds of Stanthorpe's famous Apple and Grape festival travelling on DownsSteam's Commissioner's Railmotor.

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon rail adventure aboard DownsSteam’s iconic Commissioner Railmotors. Step aboard from Toowoomba Station and settle into your comfortable seat, and enjoy a short, scenic run through the Darling Downs countryside to the charming township of Cambooya.

Your destination is the historic Bull & Barley Inn, where you’ll enjoy a specially prepared lunch in the warm country pub atmosphere. This package includes a delicious alternate-drop main and dessert.

Enjoy all the fun and frivolity of St Patrick's Day at Clifton's O'Shanley's Irish Pub, travelling on DownsSteam's Commissioner's Railmotor

Experience the magic of yesteryear with DownsSteam's historic steam train trip between DownsSteam Railway Museum and Wyreema.

Experience the magic of yesteryear with DownsSteam's historic steam train trip between DownsSteam Railway Museum and Wyreema.

Step back in time and embark on a nostalgic journey through history aboard the Commissioner Railmotors with DownsSteam. Experience the charm and elegance of vintage travel as you wind your way through picturesque landscapes, with the country town of Pittsworth as your destination. Indulge in a delicious lunch at the Pittsworth Hotel as part of your ticket package, with drinks available for purchase separately. Additionally guests will also tour the Pittsworth Pioneer Village, included within all tickets sold.

Step aboard the historic Commissioner Railmotors for a journey through the heart of the Darling Downs, departing Pittsworth at 11:30am and returning at 1:30pm.

Relive the elegance of vintage travel with stunning countryside views and a stop at Brookstead, a charming country town. Perfect for families, adults can enjoy this unique experience from just $20.00, and children's tickets start at $10.00.

Experience the magic of yesteryear with DownsSteam's historic steam train trip between Toowoomba Station and DownsSteam Railway Museum!

Experience the magic of yesteryear with DownsSteam's historic steam train trip between Toowoomba Station and DownsSteam Railway Museum!

Experience the magic of yesteryear with DownsSteam's historic steam train trip between DownsSteam Railway Museum and Wyreema.

Experience the magic of yesteryear with DownsSteam's historic steam train trip between DownsSteam Railway Museum and Wyreema.

Step into history and celebration these school holidays with DownsSteam’s Railmotor Shuttle – a short but memorable family journey that combines the beauty of the Toowoomba with the charm of heritage rail travel.

Departing from Drayton Railway Station, you’ll travel aboard DownsSteam’s exquisitely restored Commissioner Railmotors to Wyreema.

A guided tour of our award-winning gardens, museum, and Dreamtime Journey Coach.

An exclusive behind-the-scenes look inside our active workshop.

The opportunity to step aboard restored heritage carriages and learn their stories.

Time to relax at our café and sausage sizzle, perfect for families and groups.

At 10:00 am, your Railmotor departs Drayton for the return journey to Wyreema, completing a unique 2 hour holiday adventure designed for locals, visitors, and families seeking a fun and educational outing.

Step into history and celebration these school holidays with DownsSteam’s Railmotor Shuttle – a short but memorable family journey that combines the beauty of the Toowoomba with the charm of heritage rail travel.

Departing from the grand Toowoomba Railway Station, you’ll travel aboard DownsSteam’s exquisitely restored Commissioner Railmotors to Drayton, home of DownsSteam Tourist Railway & Museum. Here, guests will enjoy:

A guided tour of our award-winning gardens, museum, and Dreamtime Journey Coach.

An exclusive behind-the-scenes look inside our active workshop.

The opportunity to step aboard restored heritage carriages and learn their stories.

Time to relax at our café and sausage sizzle, perfect for families and groups.

At 10:00 am, your Railmotor departs Drayton for the return journey to Toowoomba, completing a unique 2.5-hour holiday adventure designed for locals, visitors, and families seeking a fun and educational outing.

Step into history and celebration these school holidays with DownsSteam’s Railmotor Shuttle – a short but memorable family journey that combines the beauty of the Toowoomba with the charm of heritage rail travel.

Departing from Drayton Railway Station, you’ll travel aboard DownsSteam’s exquisitely restored Commissioner Railmotors to Wyreema.

A guided tour of our award-winning gardens, museum, and Dreamtime Journey Coach.

An exclusive behind-the-scenes look inside our active workshop.

The opportunity to step aboard restored heritage carriages and learn their stories.

Time to relax at our café and sausage sizzle, perfect for families and groups.

At 10:00 am, your Railmotor departs Drayton for the return journey to Wyreema, completing a unique 2.0 hour holiday adventure designed for locals, visitors, and families seeking a fun and educational outing.

Experience the magic of yesteryear with DownsSteam's historic steam train trip between Toowoomba Station and DownsSteam Railway Museum!

Experience the magic of yesteryear with DownsSteam's historic steam train trip between Toowoomba Station and DownsSteam Railway Museum!

Join DownsSteam on ANZAC Day, Saturday 26th April 2026, for a special commemorative steam train journey. Step back in time aboard our heritage train as we pay tribute to the brave men and women who served our country.

Experience the timeless harmonies of the Gowrie Gals, Toowoomba’s own vintage vocal trio inspired by the Andrews Sisters. Known for their tight vocal arrangements and 1940s-style performances, they will bring the spirit of wartime Australia to life with nostalgic melodies and patriotic songs.

Embark on an unforgettable overnight rail experience as DownsSteam proudly presents Steam to the Cellars — our first-ever overnight steam passenger journey, hauled by the magnificent BB18¼ No.1037 “Peter Ford”.

This landmark tour marks the first time in many years that DownsSteam has operated a passenger steam train deep into the Granite Belt. Experience the raw power, sound, and spectacle of pure steam as No.1037 attacks the climb through the Southern Downs and ascends the range toward Stanthorpe — a rare and stirring sight that few will ever witness.

Travel in classic SX heritage carriages, enjoy fine local food and wine, and immerse yourself in two days of relaxed country hospitality, historic rail travel, and spectacular scenery.

Built for Queensland’s main lines, BB18¼ No.1037 is one of the most powerful and iconic steam locomotives ever to operate in the state. Lovingly restored and maintained by DownsSteam, No.1037 carries the name “Peter Ford” and represents the very peak of Queensland steam-era engineering.

On this journey, you’ll witness No.1037 doing exactly what she was built for — working hard, climbing grades, and echoing through the hills as she hauls her train toward the Granite Belt. This is not just a train ride — it’s a living, breathing demonstration of heritage steam at work.

Come and experience one of DownsSteam's most popular Steam Train adventures to Brookstead.   Enjoy country hospitality with a camp oven lunch prepared by the local Brooky Camp Oven team.  There will also be live entertainment and a small collectionof treasured vintage vehicles on display.

Give the gift of adventure and nostalgia!  

Treat your loved ones to memories that will last a lifetime because every journey with DownsSteam is more than a trip, it’s a story waiting to be told.