The Semi-Retired Foamer has been a railfan since he was around 5 years old, oh yes a very young age, an age when one really should avoid being involved with the gunzel community to any great extent. A few rather unsavoury people bringing that fact home.
After a few decades of train chasing, one decided to break with protocol and get married, thus leading to a severe cut in railfan activity.
Subsequent dealings with hate breeders, lunatics, mental defectives and self-appointed preservation overlords lead to an even greater decrease in my hobby participation.
However things have changed thanks to our small group of trusted mates, interest has returned, and now I have become a bit more involved yet again.
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Over the years I have tried my best to further both the hobby, as well as the friendships that it brings. I have done this by setting up proactive groups both here in Australia, as well as the Philippines. It is with huge honour that I am often considered the founding father of the railfan hobby in the Philippines (my second home).
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I don't take the hobby too seriously and I am a friend to anyone who is good and genuine. But never forgive those who have used their hate to destroy my hobby or hurt the friends within it.

Let's Make The Hobby Great Again!
I aim to share the era that I considered mine, the 80s and 90s. I also like to help promote, and even raise funds for, the various heritage societies that keep the era alive
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Monday, April 21, 2008

Rozelle & The Mungos Shunt!

G'day,
Went out to Rozelle for a looksie today.
The train that was due to come out (thought to be the last one, but the issuing of a safe notice for the Parramatta Road making us unsure) had been badly delayed.
With husband type duties to perform a little later I decided not to risk the lecture and just try my luck at Mungo Scotts. Mungos still used rail to recieve its wheat, but this, the last regular traffic on any part of the Rozelle line, is expected to transfer down to Maldon shortly.
The running of T363 and T381 was not to happen until after this train had shunted and cleared the line.If the rain holds up it could be a good opportunity for anyone in the area this afternoon.
Try as it may, the Rozelle line still refuses to die. Endless false alarms of closure are recieved, but still something else happens to ensure another train goes down.
It can't go on forever - but hopefully more chances will be had.

Brad



Looking back towards Wardell Road Junction! May look overgrown and disused, but there are far worse sections!

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