• Points of Interest

    Gunnewin Soldier Settlement Memorial and Old Rail Siding, Maranoa Region, Qld

    Now a rural locality found 16 kilometres south of Injune, Gunnewin was once a thriving small town that served the needs of returned soldier settlers who were part of the Mount Hutton Lands Soldier Settlement Scheme in the region.  The town was located by the Roma to Injune branch rail line, and today the old rail siding can still be found here.  This branch line had a pivotal role in supporting the the Soldier Settlement…

  • Points of Interest

    Muntapa Rail Tunnel, Qld

    Muntappa Rail Tunnel

    The Muntapa Rail Tunnel opened in 1913 and still is Queensland’s longest straight railway tunnel at a length of 287 metres. It is the only tunnel in Queensland, Australia that crosses between the inland and coastal sides of the Great Dividing Range. The tunnel is now listed on the Queensland Heritage Register and is important in demonstrating an aspect of Queensland’s history. Muntapa Rail Tunnel is located about 15 km south of the little town…