On this day

21 February

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

  1. 1953

    • Derailment: 253m10ch WL, B18.52 on 27 Down, due to striking a beast.

  2. 1959

    • Collision: CROMARTY-GIRU, NCL, DEL1450 on 400D & a PMG tricycle left unattended on the main line.

  3. 1966

    • EEA DEL1283 [A.113] entered service.

    • Clyde DEL1492 [66-458] entered service.

  4. 1969

    • Walkers DH23 [605] entered service.

  5. 1974

    • Collision: Telegraph Rd LC, 11m55ch ZILLMERE-BALD HILLS, NCL, DEL1281 on S199 Down & an International truck.

  6. 1992

    • Clyde DEL2471 [81-977] reno.2471D after DOO conversion.

  7. 1996

    • Goninan Qld DEL2812 [173] entered service.

  8. 1997

    • Clyde DEL1475 [64-363] & DEL1501 [66-467] both removed from traffic [both sold to NZR, loaded Colmslie on 17/5/97].

  9. 2000

    • Walkers-ASEA EL3924 corporate livery.

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