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…

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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

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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