On this day

9 August

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

  1. 1886

    • LOWOOD-ESK [Brisbane Valley Bch] opened [35.3km].

  2. 1903

    • MAREEBA-ATHERTON, Cairns Rly, opened [34.4km].

  3. 1920

    • STYX-WUMALGI, NCL, opened [14.4km].

    • GOONDOON-WALLAVILLE [Wallaville Bch] opened [19.7km].

  4. 1935

    • First engine with “sedan” cab entered service – B18¼ N°228

  5. 1989

    • Clyde DEL1474 [64-362] removed from traffic after 24yrs 245dys service [destroyed in Jul 1993].

  6. 1993

    • CALLEMONDAH Wagon Shops, NCL, electrification energised.

    • Clyde DEL1758 [68-638] reno.1758D after DOO conversion at REDBANK Workshops

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