Ep 29 - Lovely Liveries

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 trace how paint schemes have evolved from the 1800s to today. Greg shares the stories behind iconic locomotives, quirky nicknames, and the artistry hidden in heritage paint specifications. Plus, we chat with Daniel Croatto one of our maintainers working at Portsmith, Cairns. Daniel takes us behind the scenes of restoring century‑old Kuranda Scenic Railway timber carriages, revealing the craftsmanship, heritage colours, and pride that keep these classics shining. A rich journey through colour, history, and the people who preserve it. We've created a collection of historical images relating to the episode here .

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Ep 29 - Lovely Liveries is an episode from The Queensland Rail History Podcast by Queensland Rail.

This episode is 36:22 long.

This episode was published on Jan 16, 2026.

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