On this day

13 September

8 events from Queensland’s railway history, researched by Peter Burkitt.

  1. 1988

    • EEA DEL1341 [A.235] removed from traffic [sold ANR, to GLADSTONE, NCL, on 13 Sep 1988, shipped on 23 Oct 1988].

    • Walkers EL3641 entered service. Last 3600-class in service.

  2. 1991

    • Clyde DEL2170A [82-1100] reno.2170D after DOO conversion.

  3. 1993

    • Clyde DEL1747D [67-561] worked 0501 IPSWICH-REDBANK as first train in corporate livery.

  4. 1995

    • First 2800-class trial on GNL [2801+9M12/9253].

  5. 1996

    • Walkers EL3614 worked EM41-ED41 CALLEMONDAH-GREGORY-CALLEMONDAH as last train in original livery.

    • Walkers EL3641 worked E667-ED67 CALLEMONDAH-OAKY CK-CALLEMONDAH as first train in corporate livery.

  6. 1998

    • MAYNE ELPS Rd [285 & 323 points], NCL, electrification energised.

Researched and compiled by Peter Burkitt, with later additions as sourced. About this list, abbreviations and the full calendar