Random Bollocks From A Semi-Retired Foamer!: ROSEHILL EXHIBITION 2022 - TRAINS FOR KIDS WITH CANCER

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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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

ROSEHILL EXHIBITION 2022 - TRAINS FOR KIDS WITH CANCER

Well, as many a rail modeller would tell you, it has been a long time between major exhibitions. mostly due to our dear old friend Covid. For many, it was the inability to see layouts that hurt the most, others the trade stands, for me personally it was the social aspect.

As with the last exhibition at Rosehill, I volunteered on our 'Trains For Kids With Cancer' fundraising stand, where we had a raffle, u-drive, and tickets for an upcoming heritage bus tour to Thirlmere.

It was a truly wonderful weekend, with some great displays and even greater friends.

Brad Peadon (SRFM)

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While the aim of this post is to look around the exhibition, I think it is only right that we start by acknowledging all the wonderful businesses who generously supported our 'Trains For Kids With Cancer' this year.

A huge thank you to the following:

ALCo World

On Track Models

Lindsay Lucas

IDR Models

Auscision Models

SDS Models

Photo Awaited

Forest Minatures

Epping Model Railway Club
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Peterborough line is proof that you don't need a mass of tracks and

buildings to have something truly wonderful.

The legendary Mr Peter Neve.

Mr Taki: One of the nicest chaps in the hobby.

Be afraid.

Gunning

The amazing Goulburn layout.

Overall view of the exhibition.

Everyone wanted a photo with Zane Toppum Hatt.

CHEAKAMUS CANYON = Impressive.

Mr Watto was up representing Victoria.

The walking spark encyclopedia that is Roy Howarth.

The most dangerous stand for me.
I've long desired a return to QR modelling.

'Trains For Kids With Cancer' stand.

Team TFKWC.

QR droolfest.

A two-part video of the event will appear on the 'Semi-Retired Foamer' YouTube channel in the coming weeks.

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