On this day

14 January

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

  1. 1956
    • Derailment: GYMPIE, NCL, BB18.108, due to colliding with turntable after passing signal at Danger.

  2. 1963
    • EEA DEL1601 [A.062] entered service.

  3. 1970
    • Collision: Shakespeare St LC, MACKAY, NCL, Walkers DH43 [625] on Harbour shunt & a Toyota sedan.

    • Derailment: 70m 22ch, LINVILLE-HARLIN [Brisbane Valley Bch], Walkers DH15 [597] & FJS.22542 on 377 Down, due to striking a bullock.

  4. 1972
    • Collision: TOWNSVILLE, NCL, Walkers DH8 [590] & a Traxcavator.

    • Collision: Hamilton Cold Stores Bch, Walkers DH26 [608] & a Holden sedan.

  5. 1977
    • Derailment and fire: James St LC, TOOWOOMBA, SL, Clyde DEL1711 [63-286] on 207 Down Special & a semi-trailer at 2100. Loco caught fire & derailed onto the footpath, with one bogie torn off. Two wagons also derailed. Loco not removed from site until 17 Jan; arr REDBANK Workshops on 21 Jan.

    • Collision: Remora Rd LC, WHINSTANES, Pinkenba Bch, Walkers DH51 [633] & a Mazda sedan.

  6. 1988
    • Com-Eng EL3233 entered service.

  7. 1994
    • EEA DEL1652 [A.196] removed from traffic [destroyed in Oct 1996].

    • Clyde DEL1556D [75-802] corporate livery.

  8. 1995
    • Clyde DEL2145F [73-775] worked 7367 NORMANBY-ROCKHAMPTON as first train in corporate livery & after an engine replacement.

  9. 1996
    • DOO introduced for Brisbane suburban shunt trains.

    • Clyde DEL2492D [82-1131] worked 4036 MAYNE-ROMA ST-MAYNE as last train in original livery & before overhaul.

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