On this day

17 June

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

  1. 1959
    • DEL1458 hauled first train greater than 1,000t gross between TOOWOOMBA-ROMA ST, ML.

  2. 1966
    • EEA DEL1294 entered service.

  3. 1993
    • DEL1557D left Redbank Workshops in corporate colours.

  4. 1999
    • Clyde DEL1767D removed from traffic after 30 years service

    • DEL2134F worked 6E58 Rockhampton-Emerald as its last train in original livery.

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