Fixed Block
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Asked to describe me, 87% of survey participants selected "idiot gunzel".
Watching some random YouTube video, and encountered an example of the cranky yankee practice of not providing holding sections on their gated crossings. So the gates open half way, then the next train enters the approach, and the gates close again.
And yes I just videoed the TV like a slacker.
And yes I just videoed the TV like a slacker.
January 27, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Watching some random YouTube video, and encountered an example of the cranky yankee practice of not providing holding sections on their gated crossings. So the gates open half way, then the next train enters the approach, and the gates close again.
And yes I just videoed the TV like a slacker.
And yes I just videoed the TV like a slacker.
It's definitely a latergram but I thought I would share some classic Victorian and South Australian signalling made from Lego, that I spied on the weekend.
January 20, 2026 at 12:18 PM
It's definitely a latergram but I thought I would share some classic Victorian and South Australian signalling made from Lego, that I spied on the weekend.
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It’s real. (from Facebook)
January 19, 2026 at 11:07 AM
It’s real. (from Facebook)
This is slightly interesting, a US tourist railroad is going to have a go at converting some ancient Alco diesel electric locos to battery electric.
www.facebook.com/CVSRailroad/...
www.facebook.com/CVSRailroad/...
44K views · 503 reactions | ELECTRIFYING NEWS!
We’re proud to partner with Ohio EPA to re-power two of our historic locomotives with electric engines, preserving generations of railroad history whil...
ELECTRIFYING NEWS!
We’re proud to partner with Ohio EPA to re-power two of our historic locomotives with electric engines, preserving generations of railroad history while protecting the beauty of.....
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January 15, 2026 at 12:58 AM
This is slightly interesting, a US tourist railroad is going to have a go at converting some ancient Alco diesel electric locos to battery electric.
www.facebook.com/CVSRailroad/...
www.facebook.com/CVSRailroad/...
From time to time I put a fake birthday of 1/Jan/1970 into online accounts in a futile attempt to push back against the insane amount of information tech companies yearn for. Anyway it seems my google account must have a fake birthday as I just got this... :/
December 31, 2025 at 10:47 PM
From time to time I put a fake birthday of 1/Jan/1970 into online accounts in a futile attempt to push back against the insane amount of information tech companies yearn for. Anyway it seems my google account must have a fake birthday as I just got this... :/
Apparently this will definitely be the year for Linux on .... the bathroom heater / fan / light.
December 29, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Apparently this will definitely be the year for Linux on .... the bathroom heater / fan / light.
30 years ago today, it seems I travelled on an AREA organised nut special from Seymour to Albury and return, using DRC43, which was and still is in the custody of what is now SRHC. Photo locations for this selection are:
- Bowser Loop (which was never commissioned!)
- Chiltern
- Wangaratta
- Albury
- Bowser Loop (which was never commissioned!)
- Chiltern
- Wangaratta
- Albury
December 28, 2025 at 7:23 AM
30 years ago today, it seems I travelled on an AREA organised nut special from Seymour to Albury and return, using DRC43, which was and still is in the custody of what is now SRHC. Photo locations for this selection are:
- Bowser Loop (which was never commissioned!)
- Chiltern
- Wangaratta
- Albury
- Bowser Loop (which was never commissioned!)
- Chiltern
- Wangaratta
- Albury
Surprising me while I was browsing a random online shop, it seems the Tasmanian independence movement has been successful without anyone really noticing. Maybe the WA secessionists can learn something.
December 13, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Surprising me while I was browsing a random online shop, it seems the Tasmanian independence movement has been successful without anyone really noticing. Maybe the WA secessionists can learn something.
Blue sky pinged me for the whole date of birth thing. Naturally I used an auspicious day, to remind us the 2038 problem is now only just over 12 years away.
December 9, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Blue sky pinged me for the whole date of birth thing. Naturally I used an auspicious day, to remind us the 2038 problem is now only just over 12 years away.
I've elected to journey to East Pakenham for a little trip thru that damned tunnel.
November 29, 2025 at 10:07 PM
I've elected to journey to East Pakenham for a little trip thru that damned tunnel.
And in classic large corporate fashion, the wrong link was used. I did note earlier today once the button worked it was asking me to renew a personal account for 1 person, not a family account, so I gave up for the time being.
November 6, 2025 at 3:10 AM
And in classic large corporate fashion, the wrong link was used. I did note earlier today once the button worked it was asking me to renew a personal account for 1 person, not a family account, so I gave up for the time being.
Looks like Microsoft are trying to fend off the ACCC case against them over the copilot slop in O365 issue. Mind you it seems Microsoft is hosting the website that is the target of the "switch to classic" button on a 80186 CPU on the far end of a 75 baud modem running over an open wire pole line.
November 5, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Looks like Microsoft are trying to fend off the ACCC case against them over the copilot slop in O365 issue. Mind you it seems Microsoft is hosting the website that is the target of the "switch to classic" button on a 80186 CPU on the far end of a 75 baud modem running over an open wire pole line.
I guess it's now the correct evening to post. For various technical reasons I had a guest spending some time last weekend in the passenger seat of the road motor. Was happy enough waving at everyone but didn't really say anything.
October 31, 2025 at 7:32 AM
I guess it's now the correct evening to post. For various technical reasons I had a guest spending some time last weekend in the passenger seat of the road motor. Was happy enough waving at everyone but didn't really say anything.
Visited a most magnificent wayfinding sign in Hesket today.
October 31, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Visited a most magnificent wayfinding sign in Hesket today.
My employer has upgraded my laptop, and it seems we now don't provide a right ctrl key, instead it's now a copilot key. Urgh. Now I need to work out how to fix this rubbish (as it seems I use the right ctrl button all the time).
September 25, 2025 at 1:02 AM
My employer has upgraded my laptop, and it seems we now don't provide a right ctrl key, instead it's now a copilot key. Urgh. Now I need to work out how to fix this rubbish (as it seems I use the right ctrl button all the time).
Bit of a latergram here, another Melbourne signalbox bit the dust last weekend.
September 18, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Bit of a latergram here, another Melbourne signalbox bit the dust last weekend.
We visited a Vietnamese joint this evening in Croydon, and they have the gimmicky delivery robots! This one is extra special as when it goes back to the kitchen it always stops at the counter, politely asks it to move before realising it can move through the gap anyway.
September 18, 2025 at 11:24 AM
We visited a Vietnamese joint this evening in Croydon, and they have the gimmicky delivery robots! This one is extra special as when it goes back to the kitchen it always stops at the counter, politely asks it to move before realising it can move through the gap anyway.
Just watching some admittedly niche YouTube content, and I've discovered the US has some (but probably very few) level crossings with bells, but no flashing lights. Just a yield sign. To me, a bizarre arrangement.
September 5, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Just watching some admittedly niche YouTube content, and I've discovered the US has some (but probably very few) level crossings with bells, but no flashing lights. Just a yield sign. To me, a bizarre arrangement.
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I've recently been getting into bonding as a hobby.
September 2, 2025 at 12:20 PM
I've recently been getting into bonding as a hobby.
Acquired a MTP promo showbag. I guess they have 10 million of them for various open days and events.
August 29, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Acquired a MTP promo showbag. I guess they have 10 million of them for various open days and events.
Did something old fashioned today - commuted into the city. However it was to Parliament instead of Southern Crustacean, so as a Burnley group enjoyer I have to stand on the way home 😭
August 27, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Did something old fashioned today - commuted into the city. However it was to Parliament instead of Southern Crustacean, so as a Burnley group enjoyer I have to stand on the way home 😭
This is a random latepost. The other day we went to see a giraffe. That is all.
August 24, 2025 at 10:49 AM
This is a random latepost. The other day we went to see a giraffe. That is all.
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I woke up and decided to cause violence (and a bit of engagement to my followers).
I made this meme alignment chart two years ago and spread it on my Twitter, and now I blight you all with it. Gimme your best hot takes.
#trains #railfanning #electricrailways
I made this meme alignment chart two years ago and spread it on my Twitter, and now I blight you all with it. Gimme your best hot takes.
#trains #railfanning #electricrailways
August 14, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I woke up and decided to cause violence (and a bit of engagement to my followers).
I made this meme alignment chart two years ago and spread it on my Twitter, and now I blight you all with it. Gimme your best hot takes.
#trains #railfanning #electricrailways
I made this meme alignment chart two years ago and spread it on my Twitter, and now I blight you all with it. Gimme your best hot takes.
#trains #railfanning #electricrailways
Was just watching another random YouTube video, this one had some vision of a travelling post office. Anyway now I know where they put all the hate mail.
August 6, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Was just watching another random YouTube video, this one had some vision of a travelling post office. Anyway now I know where they put all the hate mail.