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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All are available for FREE at our ALR WEBSITE.




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Monday, February 25, 2019

STONY POINT LINE - 11-3-1987
Victoria

The Stony Point line (opened to Baxter in 1888, the rest in 1889) has held a special interest for me since first crossing the line at Baxter in the 1980s.
It has services to Stony Point suspeded in 1981, but were reintroduced in 1984.
The line has had four branches over the years.

Baxter - Mornington (1889-1981)
Bittern - Redhill (1921-1953)
Long Island Junction - Long Island (1969-now)
HMAS Cerberus (?-?)

The following is a selection of photos taken on March 11th, 1987. This would be the earliest of a number of visits made to the area over the years.
















Stony Point Internet Resources

Infrastructure - VicSig
Wikipedia-Stony Point
Wikipedia-Mornington
Wikipedia-Red Hill
Current Timetables
Stations Past - Stony Point Line
Youtube - Trains on the Stony Point line.
Youtube - Last Train to HMAS Cerberus.
Some Chap Named Wongm & His Relevant Photos.
Railcar Vs 4WD

Friends of the Stony Point Line.
Mornington Railway Website
Mornington Railway Facebook

Semi Retired Foamer Media

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