MELSA Gladstone Inc.

25/05/2026

18/05/2026

Thank you Acciona Energy for the grant which enabled us to purchase much needed equipment to maintain our grounds.

11/05/2026

Visitors may have noticed improvements to our site at the Calliope Historical Village. One of our members brought his heavy earthmoving equipment to the site yesterday to assist in the landscaping efforts.

28/02/2026

Want to learn more about model trains as a hobby?
MELSA Gladstone will be holding an information session on
Saturday 7 March 2026 between 9 am and 11 am
at our grounds at the Calliope Historical Village.
A steam train will be on site.
Further information 0419 232 409

16/12/2025

MODEL TRAIN RUNNING DAYS FOR PEOPLE WITH SENSORY ISSUES 2026

21 March 2026
13 June 2026
15 August 2026
14 November 2026

WHERE: MELSA grounds, Calliope Historical Village
TIME: 9am to 11 am
COST: $3.00 Carers Free
COVERED SHOES MUST BE WORN

Further information: 0438 122 039

02/11/2025

On 31 October 2025 the Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) unveiled a new sign acknowledging it's sponsorship and generous donation of pipe off-cuts from the Fitzroy to Gladstone pipeline to MELSA Gladstone Inc. The off-cuts will be repurposed for model train and wagon storage, directly supporting MELSA's work running the popular train rides at the Port Curtis Historical Village.

GAWB C.E.O. Darren Barlow said: "We're proud to support local community groups and see materials given a new life serving a great cause. We hope this donation helps MELSA continue delighting families and visitors at the village."

MELSA Gladstone Inc. president, Alan Suter, said: MELSA is deeply grateful to GAWB. Their support makes a real difference - without sponsorship like this, we couldn't keep the trains running for our community."

08/08/2025

The Sensory running day for model trains at the Calliope Historical Village today has been cancelled due to the wet weather. MELSA Gladstone apologises for any inconvenience.