1865
161 years ago
Innovation
The first narrow-gauge mainline railway in the world opens at Grandchester, Queensland, Australia
gauge mainline railway
July 31, 1865
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The first narrow-gauge mainline railway in the world opens at Grandchester, Queensland, Australia.
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The first narrow-gauge mainline railway in the world opens at Grandchester, Queensland, Australia.
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- Date
- July 31, 1865
- Event Type
- Innovation
- Years Ago
- 161
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