Asset policy
The Group manages railway heritage items on behalf of their owners, arranging for each one to be stored, cared for and displayed.
How it works
Rollingstock and memorabilia come under the Group's management, whether the Group owns them or they belong to a private owner. Owners keep ownership of their items, and the Group takes on the work of finding each one the best possible outcome.
Items are preserved in a way that maintains their integrity and originality, and are restored, maintained and displayed as they were when last in service.
Options for an item
Placement with a community custodian
Men's sheds, historical societies, museums and heritage railways take physical care of an item on the owner's behalf. They restore and maintain it, and display it in their community.
Storage
Items waiting for a suitable custodian are kept at Group or member-controlled locations.
Long-term lease
Items can be leased to community or commercial operators. Where an item earns revenue, it benefits both its owner and the Group.
Where items are located
Gatton & District Historical Museum
Murgon, Mundubbera, Monto and Yarraman
Owners and custodians
If you own a heritage item, you can choose to place it under the Group's management. We will work with you to plan its future and find it a suitable home, and you keep ownership throughout. Owners of Group-managed items are automatically admitted as members.
If your men's shed, community group, museum or heritage operator could host, restore or display an item, we would like to hear from you.