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Opening of First Railway Section
- When
- 31 July 1865
- Where
- Bigge's Camp
The first railway section from Ipswich to Bigge's Camp opened on 31 July 1865, proving the viability of the narrow gauge 'pony railway'.
The line opened to traffic on Monday, 31 July 1865, from Ipswich to Bigge's Camp. The route covered relatively flat country at the eastern base of the Little Liverpool Range. The government aimed to demonstrate the viability of its controversial narrow gauge system.
Sources
- Grandchester, Queensland Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-15
- Queensland Rail Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
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