On this day

4 February

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

  1. 1875

    • OXLEY PT-SHERWOOD, ML, opened [2.7km].

  2. 1899

    • MAYNE-ENOGGERA, Ferny Grove Bch, opened [6.0km].

  3. 1953

    • Derailment: GYMPIE, NCL, RM45 & TP54 on 259 Down, due to points being moved as the vehicles passed over them.

    • Derailment: CABOOLTURE, NCL, RM81 & TP124 on 111 Down, due to striking a cow.

  4. 1955

    • Derailment: BULIMBA JCT, NCL, B18.870 on 357 Down at No.11 crossover points, due to a sharp flange on a tender bogie wheel.

  5. 1966

    • EEA DEL1286 [A.112] entered service.

  6. 1985

    • Walkers-ASEA EMU47 entered service.

  7. 1994

    • Clyde DEL2102A worked 6M58 TOWNSVILLE-ROCKHAMPTON as last train in original livery.

  8. 2000

    • Walkers-ASEA EL3550 worked EP34 BOONAL-GLADSTONE as last train in original livery.

    • Clyde DEL2122F worked 6083 CLERMONT-GRACEMERE as last train in original livery.

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