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, January 18, 2024

ROBERTSON STATION

 


Unanderra - Moss Vale line.
Opened: 1932
Regular services ceased in 1991.
Station still occasionally used by special train operations.
Station cared for by the 'Robertson Heritage Railway Station Committee'. 



Ticket from one of many trips between Robertson and Wollongong back in the days I was a wee young railfan.
Those CPH railmotor rides are some of my best memories.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Robertson station looking towards Moss Vale.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Robertson station looking towards Unanderra.
Still active crossing loop is clearly seen.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Warning Warning.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Robertson station sign.
Photo: Brad Peadon




Robertson station panel. Very handy for warnings of approaching trains.
Photo: Brad Peadon



Robertson station looking towards Moss Vale.
Perway siding.
Photo: Brad Peadon


A more modern style of station sign.
Photo: Brad Peadon




Park behind Robertson station.
Photos: Brad Peadon




Return portion for our 1983 trip.
Photo: Brad Peadon
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Video: Wingello Xmas Part 2022 - Part 1


Video: Wingello Xmas Part 2022 - Part 2


Video: Wingello-Crookwell (1989)
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Robertson Heritage Railway Station Website.

SRF/SMUT Wingello Christmas Party Weekend.

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Thank you:
Brad Coulter & Bradly Coulter Jnr 
Semi-Retired Foamer on Facebook.
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Malabar Light Railway Exploration.








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