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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Tuesday, February 19, 2019



A delicious selection of videos recently put up on the 'Semi Retired Foamer' YouTube channel for your enjoyment.
I hope you enjoy, hate, or are even indifferent, to the footage I have put uponeth this blogsite. 



A look at the former mainline bridge over Petrie Creek (Saltwater Bridge) just to the west of Nambour.
Plus a squiz at the rail operations at the 'Buderim Ginger Factory' in Yandina. This also includes a brief look at non rail stuff in this popular tourist location.



Celebrating the life of Robert Fry.
Prototype trains in the Hunter and Footscray.
Model trains back home on his Kyneton layout.

Soon To Come!


A look at the thrilling 2018 rail operations around Helensvale.
That is in Queensland should you be scratching your head.
Strap yourselves in for this roller coaster type joyride.
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