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South Johnstone Mill No.5 Privately owned; stored at Narangba |
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The remnants of South Johnstone No.5 stored at Kallangur on
12 April 2003.
This interesting old relic would certainly
make a challenging restoration project!
Just visible behind is the Buderim Tramway Krauss, since restored for display at Buderim.
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Builder |
Germany |
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Builder’s Number & Year |
1052 of 1906 |
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Wheel Arrangement |
0-4-0WT |
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This little
steam engine was constructed by Arnold Jung Lokomotivfabrik in Germany in 1906.
It had several users over its career, finally working at the South Johnstone
Mill, Mossman where it was No.5 on the loco roster. In the
1940's the loco became separated from its boiler, with the complete chassis
ultimately dumped and later partially buried at Mossman. After a period of
static use, the boiler was cut open to allow the firebox and tubes to be
scrapped; presumably these were copper, whereas the less valuable steel
firebox outer and boiler shell were left behind. Many years
later the remnants of No.5 were exhumed by a private steam enthusiast and
collector, who salvaged the locomotive chassis and remaining boiler
components. The boiler remnants were later tack-welded together and placed on
the chassis for display. These remnants of South Johnstone Mill No.5 and
other steam locos were stored on a private site at Kallangur for many years,
as seen in the photo above. Much of
the information I have for South Johnstone Mill No.5 was gleaned from
discussions with the owner during our meeting of 12 April 2003. The owner
spoke of his hope to one day restore the locomotive, but detailed engineering
drawings for the missing components had proven difficult to locate as the
Arnold Jung factory & all records were destroyed during World War 2. He
advised that an identical locomotive is preserved in operating condition in
the United Kingdom (possibly ‘Jenny’
Jung 3175 of 1921) and this machine was being investigated as a possible source
of engineering drawings or templates. The industrial premises at Kallangur / Murrumba Downs were sold for
redevelopment around 2007, with South Johnstone Mill No.5 and other steam
relics at the site transferred to a new business location in Narangba. Alas
the owner has since passed away, and some of his collection has now been sold
to other enthusiasts for restoration. I am not aware of any change of
ownership or fate for this old relic; it would certainly not be a project for
the faint-hearted! |
References
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Light
Railway Research Society of Australia Inc. web site (retrieved 10 September 2026): 'Preserved Australian Sugar Cane Locomotives'
list by John Browning |
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Information provided by owner Mr. G. Chapman during our meeting of 12 April 2003. |
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Information provided by John Browning via email dated 26 July 2009. |
Page updated: 10 September 2026
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