On this day

22 October

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

  1. 1915

    • MALANDA-JAGGAN [Millaa Millaa Bch] opened [7.4km].

  2. 1937

    • D17 N°854, 1st QR engine to be fitted with roller bearing axleboxes, entered service - N°853, similarly fitted, entered service five days later.

  3. 1988

    • EEA DEL1331 [A.224] removed from traffic [sold ANR; to GLADSTONE, NCL, on 23 Oct 1988; shipped on 6 Nov 1988].

  4. 1993

    • Clyde DEL2471D [81-977] worked 6M24 JULIA CK-CLONCURRY as last train in original livery.

  5. 1996

    • Goninan Qld DEL2802 [163] entered service.

  6. 1997

    • MARYBOROUGH WEST-GYMPIE NTH, NCL, first main line Tilt Train trial [& return].

  7. 1998

    • Clyde DEL1561D [75-807] reno.2307 after maxi-conversion & worked 6688 NORMANBY-TOOWOOMBA as first train in corporate livery.

  8. 1999

    • New crossover, MANLY, Cleveland Bch, electrification energised

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