On this day

17 April

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

  1. 1916
    • MUNBILLA - KALBAR, Fassifern Valley Bch - Opened [5.65m]

  2. 1968
    • Clyde built DEL1514 entered service

  3. 1989
    • Clyde/Asea Walkers built 3913 entered service

  4. 1993
    • Walkers built DH14 arrived in Alice Springs after being purchased by the Ghan Preservation Society

  5. 1995
    • Two Driver Operation introduced: Roma

  6. 1997
    • Two Driver Operation introduced: Hughenden - Winton line

    • EL3502 entered Rockhampton Workshops for its respray in corporate colours

  7. 2000
    • Walkers/ASEA built SMU234 entered service

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