On this day

3 March

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

  1. 1879

    • MILES-DULACCA, Western Line, opened [26.46m].

  2. 1982

    • Clyde DEL2170 entered service.

  3. 1983

    • Clyde DEL2183 entered service.

  4. 1990

    • Walkers-built DH62 removed from traffic after 20 years service [destroyed in 1-1992].

  5. 1991

    • #6319 RailRoader trial departed Brisbane for TOWNSVILLE.

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