Mary Valley Rattler

The Mary Valley Rattler is a heritage steam railway operating from Gympie Station in Gympie, Queensland. It runs on the historic Mary Valley line through the scenic Mary Valley to Amamoor. Originally opened between 1911 and 1915 to serve agriculture and dairy industries, the line was restored as a tourist railway and relaunched in 2018. It is notable for its restored C17 steam locomotive, heritage carriages and valley scenery.

Visitors can expect a heritage steam train journey departing from the restored Gympie Station on Tozer Street. The return trip travels through the Mary Valley via Dagun, Amamoor and Kandanga, with views of farmland, forests and the Mary River. The experience includes historic timber carriages, commentary, a stop at Amamoor Station, and opportunities to view the locomotive, station buildings and workshops. Food and beverage services are available on select departures.

The Mary Valley railway line was constructed between 1911 and 1915 to connect Gympie to Brooloo to support dairying, agriculture and timber industries. Regular services declined and the line closed to regular traffic in 1995. Community efforts preserved it as the Mary Valley Heritage Railway from 1998, and after major restoration it relaunched as the Mary Valley Rattler in 2018, preserving Queensland's steam rail heritage and the C17 class locomotive.

The railway preserves Queensland's steam-era rail heritage and the cultural identity of the Mary Valley communities. It serves as a heritage tourism attraction that maintains historic rolling stock, station buildings and rail skills, and supports local communities at Gympie, Dagun, Amamoor and Imbil.