On this day

18 September

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

  1. 1969

    • Walkers DH46 [628] entered service.

  2. 1978

    • Clyde DEL2423 [78-865] entered service.

  3. 1982

    • KINGTON-ROMA ST, Beenleigh Bch, electrification opened [part STAGE 3].

    • BOWEN HILLS-NORTHGATE, NCL, electrification opened [part STAGE 3].

    • NORTHGATE-SHORNCLIFFE, NCL, electrification opened [part STAGE 3].

  4. 1987

    • Com-Eng EL3218 entered service.

  5. 1991

    • Clyde DEL2483 [81-1006] reno.2483D after DOO conversion.

  6. 1992

    • Clyde DEL1772 [70-689] reno.1772D after DOO conversion.

  7. 1996

    • Clyde DEL2205 [83-1169] worked 6S82 ACACIA RIDGE-CHARLEVILLE as first train in corporate livery.

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