‘Bittersweet’ farewell to BB18 1/4 1037 steam locomotive after decades of restoration

One of Queensland’s last locally designed steam trains is on the rails in the Darling Downs, after more than 50 years.

But after decades of work by volunteers in Mackay, the locomotive loss has been “bittersweet” for those who gave up their weekends and holidays to restore it.

Sonia Ford, whose…