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, January 24, 2024

CARLINGFORD REVISITED.....REVISITED - PT1

 

Given that we visited the Carlingford line just before closure, and then later on following track removal, it was considered 
important to return before its reopening as a light rail line later this year.

Parramatta Light Rail

A lot sure has changed since those two earlier sojourns, however it is looking great and has reached a stage where testing of light rail vehicles has commenced.

You can search this site for many more images of the Carlingford and Sandown lines. While links to further information can be found near the end of the post.


A lack of clearance under Cumberland Road requires the light rail to enter a short single-line section on the approach to the Carlingford stop.
Photo: Brad Peadon


The Carlingford stop looking north towards the end of the line.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Carlingford, looking at the area which was once the railway yard.
Photo: Brad Peadon


The Carlingford stop looking south towards Telopea.
Photo: Brad Peadon


The only visible remnant of the former railway yard, just outside the produce store it once served.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Carlingford Products - Producers Co-Operative
Above: Current view. Photo: Brad Peadon
Below: Before closure. Photo: Teresa Stone

I made inquiries as to the future of this building on a local community group.
The business apparently stopped trading mostly due to the condition of the building, and a failure to reach an agreement on the payment of ongoing maintenance costs.
It is believed to be heritage listed, and there is a push to have the site preserved, but it is in much need of essential maintenance to save it for the future.
 It is the last real link to the former railway yard, and the era in which the area was considered 'The Fruit Bowl of Sydney'. 
   


The 'Fruit Bowl of Sydney'.
Photos: Brad Peadon




The very end of the line.
Photo: Brad Peadon


The Carlingford stop looking towards Parramatta from the north end of the stop.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Looking in the same direction as the previous photos, late one evening in the days of the three-car red sets.
Set Y2.
Photo: Brad Peadon



A rubber tyred railmotor at the bus stop just east of the station.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Alas, not on the day of our visit.
Photo: Brad Peadon



My explorer mates on the day were Jason Anthony (blue) and Terry Cassidy (grey). I'm obviously the one in orange.
Photo: Brad Peadon


The tight clearance under Cumberland Road is evident here.
Photo: Brad Peadon



Some random signage and safeworking to finish up the Carlingford part of the entry.
Photo: Brad Peadon



Telopea


Above: The light rail station now.
Below: Photo from the same location before closure.
Photos: Brad Peadon



Above: The view south from the Telopea stop now.
Below: Photo from the same location before closure.
Photos: Brad Peadon




Telopea stop signage.
Photos: Brad Peadon

 
Telopea stop looking southwards from the north end.
Photos: Brad Peadon


The view towards Carlingford.
Photos: Brad Peadon

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Part 2: Dundas, Yallamundi (Rydalmere), Camellia, 
and Sandown.
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Further Carlingford/Sandown Content.







Content On Other People's Sites.

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Thanks to:

Jason Anthony, Terry Cassidy, Donna Davis MP, Kim Payne, and Teresa Stone.

Carlingford Community Chat Group

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