On this day

6 April

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

  1. 1971

    • Clyde DEL2105 entered service.

  2. 1972

    • IPSWICH Roundhouse & Locomotive Shed closed.

  3. 1979

    • Clyde DEL2157 entered service.

  4. 1990

    • Com-Eng built RM2025 sold to TOWNSVILLE.

  5. 1999

    • Stage 1 of NORTHGATE Quadruplication [MAYNE-ALBION] opened

    • Clyde DEL1556D renumbered as 2302 [Maxi No.8] & worked 6688 NORMANBY-TOOWOOMBA as its first train.

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