On this day

8 September

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

  1. 1911

    • DALBY-KUMBARILLA, Glenmorgan Bch, opened [43.1km]

  2. 1988

    • Walkers ICE154 entered service.

  3. 1989

    • Com-Eng EL3280 entered service.

  4. 1992

    • Clyde DEL2148A [73-778] reno.2148D after DOO conversion.

    • Clyde DEL2185A [83-1150] reno.2185D after DOO conversion.

  5. 1997

    • MACKENZIE-ENSHAM MINE Balloon Loop, Ensham Bch, opened [14.9km].

    • AYR, NCL, Container Terminal commissioned.

  6. 1998

    • Walkers EL3621 corporate livery

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