Friends of Thomas Festival Brisbane

Brisbane is not only the political capital of Australia; it is also the cultural capital of the country. Brisbane boasts of an active cultural scenario, which is bustling with activities all through the year. The city is the venue of numerous festivals that reflect the multiculturalism of Brisbane. These festivals and events are not only indicative of the eclectic cultural heritage of Brisbane, but also consolidate the integrity of the city. Friends of Thomas Festival, Brisbane is one of the significant festivals of the city, which is celebrated in the month of December and continues till the end of January. The festival is organized by t he Workshops Rail Museum and the museum premises act as the venue for the festival.

Friends of Thomas Festival is especially a treat for the kids and during the festival Thomas the Tank Engine and The Fat Controller can be seen at the museum. Other engines like Pompey the Powerful Engine and Marshall the Mighty Steam Roller are also present at the museum with their storytelling and activities to delight not only the children but also adults. Numerous exhibitions are held during Friends of Thomas Festival, Brisbane and the visitors are able to see the engine room of QR's Heritage Rollingstock Maintenance and can also opt for a Behind The Scenes Tour of the Working Workshops.

Besides these, the festival will also allow you to check out the section Diesel Revolution. This section will enable you to get into the driver's seat in a gigantic diesel locomotive and test your driving skill while driving the 1700 Class diesel train simulator. You can also go for a tour of the Platform 9 and revive your memories of the past days. In this section, you will hear the sound of the steam train and witness the old and grand railway platforms along with the heartwarming glimpses of arrivals as well as fond farewells of trains. This section will also let you enter the grand old railway carriages and see the opulent and flawless decors of these carriages. Overall, a walk down the Platform 9 will definitely make you feel nostalgic and the whole experience of the festival will be a kind of a trip down the memory lane.