Addresses
Type of place
Work residence
Period
World War II 1939-1945
Style
Queenslander
This is an image of the local heritage place known as Trainmen's Quarters
This is an image of the local heritage place known as Trainmen's Quarters
This is an image of the local heritage place known as Trainmen's Quarters - Detail of link between structures
This is an image of the local heritage place known as Trainmen's Quarters - Detail
This is an image of the local heritage place known as Trainmen's Quarters
Trainmen's Quarters
Addresses
Type of place
Work residence
Period
World War II 1939-1945
Style
Queenslander
Constructed around 1940 as part of the Clapham Junction rail yards, the former Trainmen’s Quarters is a rare surviving example of the prefabricated transportable railway building of the type utilised by Queensland Rail during the mid-twentieth century.
Lot plan
L14_SP119392; L22_SP119393; L15_SP119392
Key dates
Local Heritage Place Since —
Date of Citation —
Construction
Roof: Terracotta tile;Walls
Criterion for listing
(B) Rarity; (D) Representative; (E) AestheticInteractive mapping
Lot plan
L14_SP119392; L22_SP119393; L15_SP119392
Key dates
Local Heritage Place Since —
Date of Citation —
Construction
Roof: Terracotta tile;Walls
Criterion for listing
(B) Rarity; (D) Representative; (E) AestheticInteractive mapping
History
This precast rail building is a good example of the Queensland Rail transportable building system used throughout the state for station buildings, residences, storage and depot buildings from early this century.
Constructed circa 1940 as part of the Clapham Junction rail yards, the former trainmen’s quarters were used to accommodate train crews required to work away from their homes. The building has since been adapted for use as administration offices.
The building is important as a rare surviving example of a twentieth century prefabricated transportable railway building. A similar building was demolished to make way for the Inner City Bypass, and another, larger example remains extant in Chinchilla.
Description
This substantial Queensland Rail building fronting Fairfield Road is located in a predominantly industrial/commercial environment. It is a single storey low-set precast concrete building with detached kitchen and dining room wing features timber battening between concrete stumps. The hipped tile roof extends over open verandahs each side of the bedroom wing. The open verandahs feature slatted timber balustrades and stairs.
Statement of significance
Relevant assessment criteria
This is a place of local heritage significance and meets one or more of the local heritage criteria under the Heritage planning scheme policy of the Brisbane City Plan 2014. It is significant because:
References
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Brisbane City Council Properties on the Web
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Trainmen’s Quarters, Yeerongpilly, A Heritage Management Report, Metropolitan South – Beenleigh Line, Buchanan Architects, Queensland Rail files
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Annie Mackenzie, Memories Along the Boggo Track, 1992
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Heritage Unit, Stephens District: Character and Heritage Study, Heritage Unit, Brisbane City Council, 1995
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Byrnes, Matthew, Stephens District: Historical Overview, 1995
Citation prepared by — Brisbane City Council (page revised April 2021)