On this day

22 May

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

  1. 1967

    • Clyde DEL1740 entered service.

  2. 1968

    • EEA DEL1307 entered service.

  3. 1979

    • Clyde DEL2450 entered service [maxi no.16 reno. 2355 on 10-9-1999].

  4. 1993

    • EL3908 worked CU19 Mayne-Rockhampton as its first train in corporate livery

    • DEL1711 worked 0F69 Fisherman Islands-Fisherman Islands as its last train before DOO conversion & in original livery.

  5. 1995

    • Walkers SMU209 entered service.

  6. 1998

    • EL3164 worked E638-EJ38 Jilalan-Oakey Creek-Jilalan as its first train in corporate colours.

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