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Arfman
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Hot takes about bikes, transit and interstate / international transportation, and other random scribbles. Residing on Kulin Nation lands near Naarm in Australia. Originally from South East Asia. Also on Mastodon (@arfman@aus.social) and Discord. Ex-Twitter
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Anyway
A "Hottest 100 of Australian Songs" list on a blue backdrop showing orange waratah flowers containing "My Votes", which include: Tame Impala — The Less | Know The Better RUFUS DU SOL — Innerbloom Thelma Plum — Better In Blak The Presets — My People The Go-Betweens — Streets Of Your Town Archie Roach — Took the Children Away Crowded House — Don't Dream It's Over Ziggy Ramo — Little Things [Ft. Paul Kelly] Bag Raiders — Shooting Stars Yothu Yindi — Treaty (Radio Mix)
July 26, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Trying on the new myki reader at Footscray
May 5, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Stuff like this is why I'm insecure about parking outside of cages
Two bike loops can be seen attached to a concrete floor. To the right are some bolts secured into the concrete. Behind them are fences with a set of tracks and a station platform in the background. In the area between the fence are some rubbish on the ground with some undergrowth, along with a loose bike loop. A fence next to some dirt with rubbish strewn all over, along with a bike loop and some undergrowth
April 11, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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Must be annoying living near a timezone border with devices switching time back and forth.
A view from the bus window of a large marker next to a road intersection with the letters spelling out "BORDERTOWN". Behind the market are some trees and a street light.
April 9, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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Where's the rotation?
An image manipulated photo inside a tram looking towards two screens. On the left screen is a route information showing "109 Box Hill via Collins St" and the upcoming stops. On the right screen is a tabby cat on a bright green background. The tabby cat has a white neck and short legs and is the only animated feature of the photo, alternating between standing on its 4 legs, and rotating while the feet is tucked underneath its body. The green screen would also go through a few lighter shades of green while the cat is rotating. The top of a few people's heads can be seen at the bottom of the photo, along with some yellow bars and poles.
March 29, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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The screen seems a bit off...

(Original photo not mine, with apologies to theultrasheeplord, Ethel and family and Yarra Trams)
An image manipulated photo inside a tram looking towards two screens. On the left screen is a route information showing "109 Box Hill via Collins St" and the upcoming stops. On the right screen is a tabby cat on a bright green background. The tabby cat has a white neck and short legs and is the only animated feature of the photo, alternating between standing on its 4 legs, and rotating while the feet is tucked underneath its body. The green screen would also go through a few lighter shades of green while the cat is rotating. The top of a few people's heads can be seen at the bottom of the photo, along with some yellow bars and poles.
March 29, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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That crow seems pretty upset that someone's taken a wheel.
A crow sits on wheel of a blue and white bicycle missing a front wheel. The bike is secured to a bike loop located next to a car park which is fully occupied by cars. A bus can be seen beyond the car park. A crow sits on wheel of a blue and white bicycle missing a front wheel. The bike is secured to a bike loop located next to a car park which is fully occupied by cars. A bus can be seen beyond the car park.
March 21, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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With apologies to the photographer and Transit Systems
An image manipulated photo of a hydrogen city bus on a 4 lane road. A SITA livery with a white top, lighter orange bottom and darker orange line between the two has been superimposed on the bus with slightly black tinted windows. The destination board shows "Footscray Station 402". On the side of the bus is the phrase, "I'M A ZERO EMISSIONS BUS POWERED BY HYDROGEN" and a picture of a globe obscured by some clouds with a sun rising. Behind the bus is a road sign, lamp post, a green grassy strip and some trees.
March 18, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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I'm surprised they aren't running additional Frankston services with the HCMT sets undergoing tests. This is an inbound afternoon peak service.
A passenger train carriage with commuters seated and standing, some of them holding onto the green hand rails.
January 7, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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One thing I missed about living in Brisbane is these signs that show which suburb I'm entering. Helps when I'm a bit lost
A sign on a black lamppost with the name "MILTON" on it. Below it is a placeholder for an unused sign. In the background is the city skyline to the right and some trees along the road behind the sign. Clouds can be seen on the blue sky.
November 9, 2024 at 7:08 AM
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The trains go fast on the Springfield line
A screen capture showing the numbers 125 in the top half and below in small letters “km/h”. Among other information on the screen is the date, mobile reception and battery capacity.
November 8, 2024 at 8:19 AM
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Better not stop here or I'll be towed away
A sign next to the lift doors with a big red C sign followed by "Clearway no stopping" and arrows showing the direction it applies to
November 7, 2024 at 8:05 AM
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And a proposed timetable to go with it
A timetable with the station names in the column to the left and the times and origin on the right
October 27, 2024 at 11:05 AM
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There was a few things I didn't quite like with it so I made a few improvements.
A rail network diagram showing the Werribee line between Newport and Millers Road with and underground track section coming from "Melbourne Metro 2" going underneath Newport to a station called "Newport 2" before joining up with the other tracks at "Newport West"
October 27, 2024 at 9:10 AM
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Who's that Pokemon?
An elevated station with tracks coming in from the east and west. There are some roads around it and what appears to be incomplete construction material. A sculpture covered in black plastic and tape in a construction area. A construction cherry picker basket can be seen to the right. The same sculpture from another angle with some trees and a building in the background.
October 26, 2024 at 3:34 AM
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Another one of my silly plans
A rail network diagram showing the Werribee line between Newport and Millers Road with and underground track section coming from "Melbourne Metro 2" going underneath Newport to a station called "Newport 2" before joining up with the other tracks at "Newport West"
October 25, 2024 at 11:10 AM
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Sunday is a mood
A road leading up to the beach. On the right large pine trees line the road next to since parked cars. On the left smaller trees line a walking path. A "road work ahead" sign sitting on the kerb next to some bike loops. A fence line the access to the beach. The sky is a mix of blue and clouds
October 20, 2024 at 6:32 AM
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I wonder what happened at about close to 9.
A station platform with a row of people waiting for a train. Everyone is standing approximately a metre apart but has it occupied about two thirds of the platform. The station lighting can be seen against the backdrop of the night sky.
March 21, 2024 at 12:39 PM
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Bonus
An Aussie Rules guernsey white trim and a green body, with the outline of Norfolk Island on its chest, in which is embossed the letter N. The AFL logo in on the top left.
March 18, 2024 at 11:14 AM
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Inspired by the newly released design of the Tasmanian Devils AFL guernsey, what if each state and territory also get their own state/territory encompassing guernsey? Apologies to all those who feel disturbed by this.
A set of 8 guernseys each representing the 6 states and 2 territories of Australia, which are, from left to right and top to bottom, Tasmania, New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory. They are each in the colour schemes of each jurisdiction.
March 18, 2024 at 11:02 AM
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I wonder... could we build a second Sandringham platform here?
A screen capture of a map showing an aerial view of Sandringham station and the area surrounding it. Can be seen to the right of the Sandringham station building are 4 tracks. The two rightmost tracks are offset slightly further south and occupied by 2 trainsets of 6 carriage each. There is a pink line drawn to the right of the rightmost trainset.
February 18, 2024 at 5:17 AM
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Dammit I was told this has already opened
A couple of fences blocking a path. Vegetation and fences lines both sides of the path. In the background are some powerline and highway noise barriers.
February 16, 2024 at 5:22 AM
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Beese
A group of intercity coaches parked by the side of the road under some trees. They are all liveried white with darkened windows. Two of them have the logo and wording of Transit Systems.
December 13, 2023 at 6:26 AM
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The 58 "Toorak Road" tram terminus
A tram sitting at a terminus tram stop situated between a road. In front of the tram stop is a set of traffic lights to allow for a pedestrian crossing. Above the tram tracks are wires hanging over the road. Cars appear to be passing the tram on both sides.In the background are some houses lining the road.
November 13, 2023 at 7:54 AM
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A rare Xtrapolis on platform 8
An above ground shot of a Melbourne Metro Xtrapolis sitting on platform 8A. Only 4 of the cars can be seen from the angle. In front of it is an island, two set of tracks and an additional switch track joining the tracks the train is sitting on roughly in the middle of the train. Behind the train is several more platforms and tracks of which a number of VLine Vlocity trains are sitting in. The station roof can be seen above the train.
November 11, 2023 at 3:53 AM