On this day

29 March

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

  1. 1953

    • Com-Eng NSW-built RM1808 & 1811 both entered service.

  2. 1972

    • EEA-built DEL1342 entered service.

  3. 1983

    • Section OAKY CK JCT-OAKY CK, Oaky Ck Branch, opened for traffic [2.900km]

    • Clyde DEL2186 entered service.

  4. 1984

    • Goninan Qld-built DEL2605 entered service.

  5. 1989

    • Com-Eng built RM2021 removed from traffic after 28 years service [sold GARBUTT on 11-12-1989].

  6. 1990

    • Walkers-ASEA built EL3929 entered service.

  7. 1993

    • DEL2457 worked 7J56 GLADSTONE-BUNDABERG as its last train in original livery.

  8. 1999

    • DEL1555D & 2401D both entered REDBANK Workshops for maxi-overhauls to emerge as 2315 & 2331 respectively.

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