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August and Erin Barnes enjoyed a sunny day to see off the Rattler, now with its dual steam locomotives. Picture: Arthur Gorrie
1/19August and Erin Barnes enjoyed a sunny day to see off the Rattler, now with its dual steam locomotives. Picture: Arthur Gorrie
Peter and Ryan Alder with Trish, Noel and June Ellis. Picture: Arthur Gorrie
2/19Peter and Ryan Alder with Trish, Noel and June Ellis. Picture: Arthur Gorrie
Ken Garner sees off the Rattler. Picture: Arthur Gorrie
3/19Ken Garner sees off the Rattler. Picture: Arthur Gorrie
Peter and Anne Mansen with Lisbeth Gustaf-Poels. Picture: Arthur Gorrie
4/19Peter and Anne Mansen with Lisbeth Gustaf-Poels. Picture: Arthur Gorrie
Jorden Matthews, Courtney Peel, Hayden Lier with Hudson and Michael Bennett.. Picture: Arthur Gorrie
5/19Jorden Matthews, Courtney Peel, Hayden Lier with Hudson and Michael Bennett.. Picture: Arthur Gorrie
James and Stephanie Haddy. Picture: Arthur Gorrie
6/19James and Stephanie Haddy. Picture: Arthur Gorrie
Tickets were for sale for the inaugural journey to Amamoor, thanks to Sue Dixon, Kate Scott, Francois Gregory and Lesa Bell. Picture: Arthur Gorrie
7/19Tickets were for sale for the inaugural journey to Amamoor, thanks to Sue Dixon, Kate Scott, Francois Gregory and Lesa Bell. Picture: Arthur Gorrie
There was only one thing corny about Sue and Dale Lennox and that was the popcorn they were providing free at Old Gympie Railway Station. Picture: Arthur Gorrie
8/19There was only one thing corny about Sue and Dale Lennox and that was the popcorn they were providing free at Old Gympie Railway Station. Picture: Arthur Gorrie
Natasha and Jan Jenkins with Lisa Smillie and Kevin and Jake Jenkins. Picture: Arthur Gorrie
9/19Natasha and Jan Jenkins with Lisa Smillie and Kevin and Jake Jenkins. Picture: Arthur Gorrie
Paul and Hugo Barnes. Picture: Arthur Gorrie
10/19Paul and Hugo Barnes. Picture: Arthur Gorrie
Keeping the coffee coming were Kassi Walkom, Hellen Jones and Gail Senior. Picture: Arthur Gorrie
11/19Keeping the coffee coming were Kassi Walkom, Hellen Jones and Gail Senior. Picture: Arthur Gorrie
Locomotive 967 about to set off on its inaugural run to Amamoor, after a complete refitting in Gympie. Picture: Arthur Gorrie
12/19Locomotive 967 about to set off on its inaugural run to Amamoor, after a complete refitting in Gympie. Picture: Arthur Gorrie
Fireman Darrell McCulloch waves good-bye at the start of the run. Picture: Arthur Gorrie
13/19Fireman Darrell McCulloch waves good-bye at the start of the run. Picture: Arthur Gorrie
Roger Fraser, Dave and Trish Wan and Sue Wilder at Old Gympie Railway Station. Picture: Arthur Gorrie
14/19Roger Fraser, Dave and Trish Wan and Sue Wilder at Old Gympie Railway Station. Picture: Arthur Gorrie
Linda Parlmer with Mayor Mick Curran and Carolyn Wright. Picture: Arthur Gorrie
15/19Linda Parlmer with Mayor Mick Curran and Carolyn Wright. Picture: Arthur Gorrie
Lisa Bell and Graham Alder. Picture: Arthur Gorrie
16/19Lisa Bell and Graham Alder. Picture: Arthur Gorrie
Rebekah Lancaster with Ashley Baiey and Harriette Lancaster-Bailey. Picture: Arthur Gorrie
17/19Rebekah Lancaster with Ashley Baiey and Harriette Lancaster-Bailey. Picture: Arthur Gorrie
Gympie region councillor Daryl Dodt serenades the crowd. Picture: Arthur Gorrie
18/19Gympie region councillor Daryl Dodt serenades the crowd. Picture: Arthur Gorrie
19/19"Trooper" Paul Marsh, Neil Adams, Anne-Marie Walsh, Nereda Gfrener, Bob Buckley, "Sgt" Ian Webb, John and Chris Beckman and Eyon Gfrener, with Dame Edna "Average", who described "herself" as "more average than Everidge.". Picture: Arthur Gorrie
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