Millaa Rails: History of the Tolga to Millaa Millaa Railway 1910 to 1987 (NH-006)

Product No.: NH-006
Title: Millaa Rails: History of the Tolga to Millaa Millaa Railway 1910 to 1987
Author(s): Houghton, Norman
Illustrator(s): N/A
Publisher: Self-Published
ISBN: 9780959301359
Condition: New
Binding: Soft
Dust Jacket: No
Edition: 1st Edition
Publication Year: 2011

Features: 76 Pages with Black/White Photos.

The Tolga to Millaa Millaa railway constructed between 1911 and 1921 as a branch of the Cairns railway system. This railway is significant in Queensland's history in demonstrating a major phase of railway construction that occurred within the first two decades of the 20th century, and the early practice of the Railway Department of building branch railways into rural areas to stimulate settlement and primary industry.

When completed the branch line opened up the southern Atherton Tablelands, facilitating the growth of the timber and dairy industries. The railway played a key role during World War II when the Atherton Tablelands played host to a large military presence. Military camps were established in the rainforest of the Millaa Millaa area for the purpose of training troops in jungle warfare and provide rest and recreation to those returning from the front line