On this day

15 October

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

  1. 1898

    • STAMFORD-CORFIELD, Winton Bch, opened [67.5km].

  2. 1928

    • MULGILDIE-MONTO, Monto Bch, opened [12.7km].

  3. 1967

    • Clyde DEL1745 [67-559] entered service.

  4. 1971

    • WESTFALLEN COLLIERY-BOX FLAT [Bundamba-Redbank Coal Loop] closed [7.3km].

  5. 1981

    • Clyde DEL2484 [81-1007] entered service.

  6. 1983

    • PARK RD-THORNESIDE, Cleveland Bch, electrification opened [STAGE 5].

  7. 1986

    • SALTWORKS SDG-PORT ALMA [Port Alma Bch] closed [15.9km].

  8. 1987

    • WELLINGTON PT-CLEVELAND, Cleveland Bch, electrification energised

  9. 1993

    • Clyde DEL1738D [67-520] worked 7B25 MAYNE-PINKENBA as first train in corporate livery.

  10. 1999

    • Clyde DEL1566D [76-813] reno.2321 after maxi-conversion & corporate livery.

  11. 2000

    • Clyde DEL4020 [00-1503] entered service.

    • Clyde DEL2390 [83-1143] worked 6H16 NORMANBY-TOOWOOMBA as first train after maxi-conversion from 2504D.

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