RAAF Museum Amberly

RAAF Museum Amberley

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Wool'n'Wood

Although Bel & John went out and about on their own and explored, Bel’s choice was RAAF Museum Amberley .
On Sunday we set off on a beautiful sunny morning which just got better as the day went on.
A great display one Sue & I will go back to often I am sure, hopefully with the grandchildren.
Although there was only static displays Amberley does have big event open days as well.
Be prepared with good walking shoes and let them know early if you need a disabled or have difficulty walking as parking is otherwise a long hike.
The Brisbane Commodore Car club also had a display.
  
Love the sign.
Afterwards we went for lunch at the new Cafe 63 found this sauce which has kick.

Ipswich Railway Workshop Museum

Ipswich Railway Workshop Museum

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Wool'n'Wood

Just had a week visit from daughter and son in law so many things put on the back burner but not completely I did get some time cutting with the SCMS that will all be revealed at a latter date.
It was a great time spent together our first outing was John’s choice to the Queensland/Ipswich Rail Workshop Museum. 
The display is still growing just a shame that no access is allowed through the main repair and blacksmith shops. They do have a resident blacksmith a female and she was there on the day, this for me would have added to the guided tour we had through the restoration shop.
Still the exhibits are all excellent many accessible even in a wheelchair although some not in side.

There is on display some of the tools which were used in building the carriages as well as the rolling stock.

It’s not often you get to see the Pattern Makers work this has to be the most extensive display I have seen and there is a whole lot more.


Beautiful Tool box and kit.

More patterns and pattern makers tool kit.

Engineer/draughtsman are al represented.

Two catalogues show tools of the time.

Sue took photos where I couldn’t