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, March 16, 2020




RANDWICK LIGHT RAIL TERMINUS

December 2019 saw the first tram (light rail if you insist) services return to Randwick since the 1960s. While many, including me, would probably argue that these grand examples of modernity are far removed from those wonderful old 60s cars, it is an exciting move back towards this vastly superior (personal opinion) mode of transport.
While I am not well known for obsessing over modern day rail operations, light or heavy, this has been a move of such importance to our local area, that I have been out on a few occasions to cover some different stops.
While I shall eventually cover all these wanderings on the blog, will start our dreary journey at the current terminus of Randwick.
The branch to Kingsford is due to open this year. Originally said to be March, a recent interview suggested it would be pushed back to mid-year.
As long as it happens while I still walk the earth, I shall be a happy lad.
Anyway, on to Randwick. 




Looking west down High Street, with the 'Prince of Wales Childrens Hospital' at left

Light rail cars 02 and 33 both preparing to lead their respective 
services back to the city.

Driving cab of car 01.

A warning so often ignored it would seem.

Set 11 & 12

East end of the Randwick terminus.


Coupler (if that is what they call it on these things) between 37 and 38.

Inside car 38.









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