On this day

16 February

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

  1. 1884

    • STANWELL-Stanwell Quarry, opened [2.9km].

  2. 1916

    • ENOGGERA-GAYTHORNE, Ferny Grove Bch, opened [0.8km].

  3. 1953

    • EE/Vulcan DEL1206 [1911/D152] entered service.

  4. 1959

    • Derailment: BUNOUR, Pinkenba Bch, B18.894 on 236 Special at the BOD Siding, due to striking a choke block hidden by grass over the rails. The Shunter misjudged the distance to the choke block.

  5. 1963

    • EEA DEL1606 [A.065] entered service.

  6. 1968

    • EEA DEL1304 [A.168] entered service.

  7. 1970

    • EEA DEL1324 [A.212] entered service.

  8. 1971

    • Collision: CLAPHAM, SM, DEL1156 & a semi-trailer.

  9. 1972

    • Collision: Sherwood Rd LC, SHERWOOD, ML, DEL1774 on 529 Down & a Holden station wagon.

  10. 1976

    • Collision: GAYNDAH, Monto Bch, DEL1760 & a Dodge truck.

  11. 1990

    • Walkers-ASEA EL3930 entered service.

  12. 1993

    • Clyde DEL1722 [66-504] reno.1722D after DOO conversion.

  13. 1994

    • Clyde DEL2116D [72-744] corporate livery.

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