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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Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Victoria: Trains, Trams and the Odd Taco! Pt7

Alas we come to the grand finale of our little Victorian trip, not due to a lack of photos, there is after all about 300, however we have had enough Victorian for a while.
I trust you have been aroused by our little Victorian sojourn, I am sure we will visit again very soon.DRC41 at Stony Point.

Harris set stands opposite Pakenham station awaiting the next peak hour.

Pantograph test car 533 at Preston Workshops.



Former Sydney K class tram, later used in Melbourne as scrubber car 11W, is seen here at Preston Workshops.
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domho said...

too many train in Australia. I should suggest that you visit Victorias in Negros Occidental in the Philippines. It is used to transport the sugar canes. thanks for visiting my blog.

February 26, 2008 at 6:44 AM

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