STEAM GIANTS OLD BG NO.1009

Explore one of the giants of Australia’s steam heritage with this exciting 2025 50c Coloured Uncirculated Coin from the Royal Australian Mint’s Steam Giants – Australian Rail Heritage collection.

No. 1009 is the last surviving Queensland Beyer-Garratt, the most powerful steam locomotives to ever run in the Sunshine State. Introduced in the 1950s, No. 1009 hauled both heavy goods and The Midlander passenger train. It is now displayed on behalf of Queensland Rail at the Workshops Rail Museum.