On this day

18 February

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

  1. 1957

    • Collision: Bridge St LC, TOOWOOMBA, SL, PB15.573 & a Prefect sedan.

  2. 1958

    • Collision and derailment: ROMA, WL, C17.983 & PB15.573 in the Shed, due to a Cleaner failing to leave the reversing lever of C17.983 in the correct position, allowing it to move off unattended. C17.983 derailed.

  3. 1959

    • Derailment: CORINDA, ML, BB18.1087 on 248 Up at No.44 catchpoints [same loco derailed there again on 4/3/1959].

  4. 1972

    • Collision: 968m0ch TULLY-EL ARISH, NCL, DEL1489 on 275 Down & a Holden panel van.

  5. 1974

    • Derailment: ST LAWRENCE Yard, NCL, DEL1473 on 245 Down, due to either the points being cocked, or the loco not clearing before the reverse movement commenced.

  6. 1976

    • Clyde DEL1562 [75-808] entered service.

  7. 1979

    • Com-Eng NSW RM1819 removed from traffic [destroyed in 10/85].

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