Modular "slip-on, slip-off" cattle trains designed for Queensland network

Sally Gall
Updated July 12 2017 - 2:43pm, first published July 11 2017 - 4:30pm
Rolling stock: A steel alloy has been used in the design of new cattle train wagons being seen on the Queensland Rail network this year. Picture: Sally Cripps.
Rolling stock: A steel alloy has been used in the design of new cattle train wagons being seen on the Queensland Rail network this year. Picture: Sally Cripps.

An innovative “containerised” design to move cattle has been brought online progressively through the year.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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