On this day

9 February

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

  1. 1955

    • Collision: NTH BUNDABERG, NCL, B18.912 & B18.879.

  2. 1957

    • Derailment: STH BRISBANE, SM, PB15.748 on 173 Down at points, due to the Shunter closing the points as the engine was crossing over them.

  3. 1963

    • EEA DEL1603 [A.064] entered service.

  4. 1971

    • Clyde DEL2103 [70-714] entered service.

  5. 1983

    • Walkers-ASEA EMU36 entered service.

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