On this day

15 April

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

  1. 1910

    • CLERMONT - BLAIR ATHOL, Blair Athol Mine branch - Opened [11.06m].

  2. 1975

    • GLADSTONE, NCL - Coal traffic to Gladstone Powerhouse commenced.

  3. 1982

    • Clyde built DEL2174 entered service.

  4. 1983

    • Walkers/ASEA built EMU38 entered service.

  5. 1991

    • Clyde built DEL1460 withdrawn from traffic after 27 years service [sold to NZR].

  6. 1996

    • Two Driver Operation introduced: Wallangarra line.

  7. 1998

    • EL3610 entered Rockhampton Workshops for some derailment repairs and a respray in corporate colours.

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