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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Sunday, February 9, 2020






42 / 421 / 43 Class
Current status 'now available' at the
Australian Locomotive Rosters Website.

76 Photos - 10 Liveries - Multiple Livery Variations 



4203 outside Cowra Caravan Park.
L to R: Brad Peadon, David Henderson and Peter Bubb.
4203 still 'sort of exists'. Check her out on our ALR Website.


Remember when petrol was 59.9?
Remember AMPOL service stations before Caltex violated them?
One of them is about to make a comeback.


My old 76 Corona taken from the cab of 4203.



Long weekend RTM tour to Brisbane and Murwillumbah.
4306 lead 4520 4490  from around Casino to Brissie. A couple of days later, 42109 would be added for the run to Murwillumbah.










Video: 42103 Returns To Service.
Semi-Retired Foamer Video.

Further Reading

42 Class Tech Details on LocoPage
43 Class Tech Details on LocoPage
421 Class Tech Details on LocoPage
421 Class Appreciation Group (Farcebook)
Semi-Retired Foamer (Farcebook)
Alco Locomotive Appreciation Group (Farcebook)
Clyde (EMD) Products In Australia (Farcebook)
NSW Railways-Past and Present (Farcebook)



Photos of each class member, and their current status, now available on the 
Australian Locomotive Rosters website.



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