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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We occasionally publish information on the locomotives, and rollingstock, from railways in Australia and the Philippines.
All are available for FREE at our ALR WEBSITE.




Please email me should you wish to use anything from this site !



Tuesday, June 18, 2024

PENROSE RAILWAY STATION


1869: Opened as Cables Siding.

1871: Renamed Penrose

1916: Relocated to current location.

Station is still open and in daily use.

The name is believed to be that of a Cornish family.

 It was suggested by a Mrs Hammond, an early pioneer to the area, who had come from Cornwall (UK). 
She was apparently a good friend of the family.



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Penrose Station photos.
All photos: Brad Peadon




Penrose Station waiting room.
All photos: Brad Peadon




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Video: Penrose Station - 2022

Video: Crookwell / Wingello / Moss Vale - 1989


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Brad Coulter & Bradly Coulter Jnr
 
nswrail.net
How & Why Of Station Names - State Rail Authority
Semi-Retired Foamer on Facebook.
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Penrose station - transportnsw.info

NSW Railways - Past and Present

SRF/SMUT Wingello Christmas Party Weekend.

Semi-Retired Foamer Travel & Aviation Blog.
Official Home Of 'Brad N Virls'.

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I don't usually brag about going out to expensive places but I've just left the supermarket 😕




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Wednesday, June 12, 2024

SOUTH BULLI #4 - CORRIMAL - 9-6-2024 - BNV



Builder: Avonside Engine Company (Bristol UK)

Builders #: 1574

Year: 1909

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The locomotive was one of several locomotives built for the South Bulli Colliery, operating from 1909 until 1967, after which it was donated to the Lions Club of Corrimal.

It would be officially presented to Wollongong Council in 1969, who would place it on display in it's current location.

More details on the Australian Steam website.



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Note: Coming up on our SRF YouTube channel is a visit to the 'Black Diamond Heritage Centre' at Bulli station. A good look around, with footage of the utmost lowest quality you have come to demand.


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The awesome Virls.

The 'Australian Steam' website for the amazing effort you put in.

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Avonside Locomotive Works

South Bulli Colliery - Illawarra Coal

South Bulli Colliery - Illawarra Heritage Trail

All The Smutty Details Group (Detail Photos)

Australian Railway Detail Photos (ARDP)

Semi-Retired Foamer: Travel & Aviation Blog

Light Railway Research Society of Australia


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When I was training to be a kamikaze pilot, the instructor was demonstrating the moves.
He told us...
"I'm only gonna show you this once."



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