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Our podcast is very much like the beginnings of the Queensland Railways in 1865 - a journey into the rich tapestry that is the story of Queensland. Since the colony and later the state of Queensland first came into existence there has been a story in the background. A story of iron, and steel, of timber and tin and most importantly, people. People think about the railway, and think of the iconic images of the steam locomotives, rollingstock, railway lines, stations but so much of our history is the result of the hard work and vision of people. Not only 160 years ago – but even today.
Queensland Rail hosts The Queensland Rail History Podcast, a history show with 40 episodes published.
We pass through train stations every day, but have you ever wondered who designed them? In this episode, our historian Greg Hallam and Annette Caesar explore the remarkable life and legacy of Elina Mottram, Queensland Ra
In this episode, Annette and historian Greg Hallam dive into the surprisingly colourful world of Queensland Rail’s locomotive liveries. From emerald greens and royal blues to bold Broncos‑inspired maroon and yellow, they
Episode 28 - ‘On ya Bike’ - Along the Brisbane Valley Line - Some stories about the railway to Yarraman (and a bit beyond that…) In this episode Annette and our Historian Greg Hallam take listeners on a nostalgic journey
In this mini Rail Tale episode, our host Annette and Queensland Rail Historian Greg Hallam take listeners on a nostalgic journey through Queensland’s rich history of seaside holidays and rail travel. From the origins of
Rail Tale Episode 5 - The Mecca of our Desires. The Tourist train, the forerunner of today’s Kuranda Scenic Railway (KSR) experience has a long history going back to very beginning of the Cairns Railway. In 1913 as a res
In today’s world of selfies, social media and smartphones – everyone has a camera in their pocket. But, 160 years ago, a picture told a thousand words! These were seen as living images, forming an incredible archive - cr
160th Special - People, personalities and the early beginnings of our railways. On 31 July 1865, the first section of railway line opened in Queensland, between Ipswich and what was then called 'Bigges Camp' (today’s Gra
Rail Tale Episode 4 - Telegraphically Yours When the first railway line opened in Queensland in 1865, alongside it also went the electric telegraph line. The wires that accompanied the rails would be a vital part of the
Why do trains run late sometimes? How do you even plan a train time table? What does it take to become a train controller? What happens to the rail network during disruptions – like say, a tropical cyclone...? Here's our
Episode 25 - Signal Central - The Rail Management Centre Why do trains run late sometimes? How do you even plan a train time table? What does it take to become a train controller? What happens to the rail network during
Episode 24 – Made in Maryborough In 1873, Walker's Limited built Queensland's first steam engine and went on to become a major manufacturer of railway Rollingstock. The first B15 steam locomotives came from Walkers, and
Episode 23 - Trains in King George Square In February 1914, Queensland Railways commemorated the 50th anniversary of the beginning of construction for the first section of railway line in the state. This section of line
Rail Tale Episode 3 - ‘Filling’ in time: The School Rail Dental Clinics Did you know one of the first travelling dental clinics in Queensland was a railway carriage? The school dental scheme was developed by the Departme
Episode 22 - Not quite set in concrete? Today on our podcast, we will go on a journey, and look at when things were not set in stone, but, rather, poured in concrete. Queensland Railways was a pioneer in the early use of
Rail Tale Episode 2 - A Runaway Premier (or a runaway Premiers’ carriage?) In 1931, the then Queensland Premier Arthur Moore travelled to Monto and opened Monto's Third Annual Show on Friday, 1 May 1931. Monto was a "new
Episode 21 - The Merivale Bridge On Saturday, 18 November 1978, the Merivale Railway Bridge, connecting Roma Street and South Brisbane Railway Stations was officially opened in the presence of 850 official guests. Crossi
Episode 20 - The North Coast Railway In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries most of the travel between the isolated railway systems, and towns of Queensland was carried out by coastal shipping. By the end o
Our first rail tale about Queensland’s first Station Master… Sir Charles Fox and Son, Agents for the Queensland Government based in London, were appointed as consulting engineers to the colony of Queensland and were give
Episode 19 - Cobb & Co and the Queensland Railways - A long lasting shared journey From the mid-1860s until 1924, travel in Australia involved trains hauled by steam locomotives, sailing and steam ships, paddle steamers,
Episode 18 - The Tilt Train In today's episode we look at how over 25 years ago, Queensland Rail began its ‘tilt to the future’ with an innovative technology and a number of Australian rail firsts, and how two trains rev
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