Queensland Government Railways No. 980 is a class C17, 4-8-0 built by Walkers in 1951 for the Queensland Government Railway.
No.980 was placed in Queensland Government Railways service during August 1951 and written off in April of 1970 after a working life of only 18 years.
Today C17 No. 980 is displayed at Blackwater, together with a short train. Ownership of the locomotive now rests with the Blackwater Lions Club.