Baradine was buzzing on Saturday 21 February when three specially painted trucks visited town to support Beyond Blue and spark conversation about depression.

Locals raised at least $7,880 for the mental health charity during a barbeque, raffle and auction at Reggie's Tattersalls Hotel, where publican Sue Fuller said roughly 200 people showed up.

The truck 'Muttley' was decked in multicolour print as a conversation starter on mental health, while 'Pink Diamond' was designed to honour women truckers.

"It's just for them to think 'I'm not on my own, I can talk to somebody, I might just drop into the pub and have a chat and see what information's there'," Ms Fuller said.

"It might reach out to somebody who may be feeling depressed or anxious or having thoughts of self-harm.

"People are worried about the drought coming, and food dropping off and being able to keep their stock."

Coonamble Feedlot owners David and Angus Chadwick. The trucks also made a stop there on their way back to Queensland. IMAGE: supplied]

Another truck had a print recognising the Westpac Helicopter Rescue Service.

A beautifully decorated Akubra went for $650 at the auction, while kids (big and small) had a hoot climbing trucks and tooting the horn.

Donations continued after the event, including $1000 given by an individual on Monday 23 February.

The trucks drove from Queensland especially for the fundraiser.

The event was organised by Del McNaught-Brooker, whose husband Graeme works for the freight company that supplied the trucks.

If this story has raised any issues for you, please contact:

Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support)

Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

13YARN: 13 92 76 (First Nations crisis support)