On this day

15 November

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

  1. 1976

    • Com-Eng NSW RM1816 destroyed accident MIRRIWINNI & subsequently removed from traffic

  2. 1983

    • Walkers EMU65 & EMU66 both entered service.

  3. 1989

    • Clyde DEL1568 [76-815] reno.1568D after DOO conversion

  4. 1994

    • Clyde DEL1724 [66-506] reno.1724D after DOO conversion & corporate livery.

    • Last 1720-class DOO converted.

  5. 1997

    • First Tilt Train trial to ROCKHAMPTON, NCL.

  6. 1998

    • Last Sunshine Rail Experience dep CAIRNS (to ROMA ST).

  7. 2000

    • Clyde DEL2366 [79-920] worked 6844 NORMANBY-FISHERMAN IS as first train after conversion ex.2455.

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