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Forbidden History

Australia’s Rainforest Railway

18 Nov 2025

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In this episode, we join experts as they take a look at the fascinating story behind one of Australia’s historic railway lines. Everyday, tourists take the picturesque journey among ancient trees, towering mountains and majestic waterfalls before reaching the tableland above. But this railway line has a hidden story that links deadly animals, mysterious holes in the ground and WWII’s Pacific War…   Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://surfshark.com/forbiddenhistory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code FORBIDDENHISTORY at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Go to ⁠nakedwines.co.uk/forbidden⁠ to get a £30 voucher and 6 top-rated wines for just £39.99, with delivery included. Cast List:   Guy Walters: Author & Historian Claire Barratt : Industrial Engineer Tim Daniel: Reserve Army Major Duncan Ray: Adventurer Dr Dominic Selwood: Historian and Author Jo Barnes: Atherton Rotary Directory Mary Searston: Local Historian Ivan Searston: Historian Dr. Timothy Bottoms: Journalist & Historian Nigel Jones: Author & Historian Lottie Hastie: Local Resident Dr George Skeene: Local Historian Daphne Miller: Local Resident Desley Mosquito: Local Resident Wil Kemp: Savannahlander Driver Bob Slater: President, Athrail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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