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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Thursday, May 14, 2020

Western Kettles

Howdee one and all.
Finally motivated myself to put up another selection of kettle shots from the late 80s.
This time I am not sure if the year is 1988 or 1989 for the Blacktown shot, however the Richmond line ones were on December 2nd 1989.
Annnnyways, the following shots were all taken between Blacktown and Richmond. The first two look to be destined for Penrith, but the rest are on the actual branch.





3112 destined for somewhere west of Blacktown, we believe Penrith, looks to be approaching the Sunnyholt Road overbridge, with the station just visible beyond.

3001 passes the Hawkesbury Racecourse platform at Clarendon with a steam special to Richmond. 


3001 leads an up special as it departs Mulgrave station. Progress, including electrification, commuter carpark, siding removal and station upgrades, have made for a completely different scene today.


3001 passes through East Richmond station, with the terminus not far ahead.

3112 crossing the Rickabys Creek (yes, I know the caption is slightly wrong) bridge between Clarendon and Windsor.


3112 has arrived at Richmond station and is taking on water prior to preparing for her trip back.

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A selection of other shots.
Just for the sake of it.

3026 on the Richmond branch - 6-7-1986
David Morris




Three photos taken at Riverstone on December 2nd 1989.
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