On this day

7 October

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

  1. 1964

    • Clyde DEL1467 [64-355] entered service.

  2. 1983

    • DALRYMPLE JCT-DALRYMPLE BAY, Dalrymple Bay Bch, opened [10.2km].

  3. 1992

    • YAN YAN-GORDONSTONE, Gordonstone Mine Bch, electrification energised.

  4. 1994

    • Goninan Qld DEL2608 [66] corporate livery.

  5. 1996

    • COPPABELLA, Goonyella Bch, 25th Anniversary celebrations.

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