In books and films, trains are the setting for great journeys, romantic encounters and perilous adventures, but in our daily lives, they are just public transport; dirty, noisy and crowded. This week we have stories about trains and the very different places they hold in our imaginations.

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'Sidelines'

In our first story, Selina describes the scenes she witnessed on the Wynyard to North Ryde train line.

Producer: Selina Springett

'Steam Trains and Small Trains'

Our editorial manager, Mell, was in regional Victoria over the weekend, and encountered a handful of trains and train enthusiasts.

Producer: Mell Chun

'At The End Of The Rail'

In our last piece, Tim walks the tracks with his father and unpacks Australian mythology, masculinity, land and violence from a child's perspective. This poem is the opening to Tim's forthcoming verse memoir, ‘your father was a bastard’. You can find more of his work at timloveday.com

Written and Read by Tim Loveday

Sound Design: Mell Chun

All The Best credits

Production Manager & Host: Danni Stewart

Editorial Manager: Mell Chun

Episode Mix and Compile: Lochie Stevens

Social Media Producers:  Emma Pham

Community and Events Coordinator: Lidiya Josifova

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