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This
handsome Fowler locomotive worked at the Moreton
Central Sugar Mill (usually known as the Moreton Mill), Nambour. The
Moreton Mill tramway system was popular with rail enthusiasts as it was one
of the most accessible tramway systems, being located only 100 kilometres north
of Brisbane and close to the coastal holiday towns of Noosa and
Maroochydore. The Moreton Mill system was also notable for having a major
route threading through the heart of the town’s busy commercial district.
Upon retirement from cane haulage
duties, Coolum was placed on display outside the local tourist attraction ‘The
Big Pineapple’ at Nambour. There is
a circular tourist railway at this location, but to my knowledge Coolum
never worked there, instead being statically displayed.
Coolum has since moved to a
private location; apparently the locomotive is privately owned and not accessible
to the general public. I would
appreciate contribution of updated information or photographs for this
locomotive.
For some further information about
the former Moreton Mill and its tramway system, refer to the page for
sister locomotive Eudlo.
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