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Latest revision as of 17:00, 11 January 2026
The Bundaberg Foundry was a significant Queensland-based engineering firm located in Bundaberg. They manufactured both steam and diesel locomotives for the local sugar industry and were heavily involved in the rebuilding and conversion of locomotives from other manufacturers in later years.
History
Bundaberg Foundry has a long history of engineering for the sugar industry. In the transition to diesel, they manufactured locomotives under licence from Jenbacher Werke (Austria), often using the "BJ" classification. In later years (particularly the 1990s and 2000s), the foundry became a major centre for rebuilding and re-engineering older locomotives (such as Walkers GH500s) for mills like Mulgrave, Bingera, and Tully.
Models and Classification
- BJ Series: Built under licence from Jenbacher Werke. The number following "BJ" typically indicates horsepower (e.g., BJ100).
- SDH650: A later diesel-hydraulic model.
- Steam: Built under licence from John Fowler & Co. (Leeds) Ltd.
Rollingstock
| Name | Builder | Model | Serial | Year | Purchasing Mill | Current Mill | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott | Bundaberg Foundry | SDH650 | 002 | 1991 | Millaquin Mill | Millaquin Mill | |
| Booyan | Bundaberg Foundry | SDH650 | 001 | 1991 | Fairymead Mill | Bingera Mill | Being rebuilt as of 2024 |
| 6 | Bundaberg Foundry | 6 | 1952 | MIllaquin Mill | Out of service | Unknown location | |
| 8 | Bundaberg Foundry | 3 | 1952 | Millaquin Mill | Out of service | Unknown location | |
| Riverstone | Bundaberg Foundry | 1 | 1952 | Mulgrave Mill | Out of service | Was Qunaba Jumbo |