Andrew Waugh
@mandrewwaugh.bsky.social
I know a bit about digital preservation and railway signalling
One day someone is going to have to explain to me the significance of central European 19th century dress soldiers to Christian theology.
Of course they might be a pagan symbol subsumed into the dominant Christian paradigm
Of course they might be a pagan symbol subsumed into the dominant Christian paradigm
November 12, 2025 at 8:11 AM
One day someone is going to have to explain to me the significance of central European 19th century dress soldiers to Christian theology.
Of course they might be a pagan symbol subsumed into the dominant Christian paradigm
Of course they might be a pagan symbol subsumed into the dominant Christian paradigm
Incidentally, I'll bet they don't realise (or care about) the heritage significance of the two former siding gates. They're the only gates left intact sitting on their original foundation, probably with the operating mechanism intact under ground.
November 10, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Incidentally, I'll bet they don't realise (or care about) the heritage significance of the two former siding gates. They're the only gates left intact sitting on their original foundation, probably with the operating mechanism intact under ground.
The irony is that there already is a pedestrian underpass at this level crossing. It was filled solid with concrete 20-30 years ago.
The two lines of bluestone blocks are the tops of the retaining walls for the access staircases.
The two lines of bluestone blocks are the tops of the retaining walls for the access staircases.
November 10, 2025 at 5:20 AM
The irony is that there already is a pedestrian underpass at this level crossing. It was filled solid with concrete 20-30 years ago.
The two lines of bluestone blocks are the tops of the retaining walls for the access staircases.
The two lines of bluestone blocks are the tops of the retaining walls for the access staircases.
Gotta say I think this review says more about the reviewer that the show being reviewed.
www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-a...
www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-a...
November 10, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Gotta say I think this review says more about the reviewer that the show being reviewed.
www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-a...
www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-a...
Article pointing out the cost of paying to access Australian standards. And asking whether Australian specific standards are necessary. But then the kicker that shows the people making this argument know *nothing*...
LOL, when was the last time they tried to get a copy of an iso standard?
LOL, when was the last time they tried to get a copy of an iso standard?
November 9, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Article pointing out the cost of paying to access Australian standards. And asking whether Australian specific standards are necessary. But then the kicker that shows the people making this argument know *nothing*...
LOL, when was the last time they tried to get a copy of an iso standard?
LOL, when was the last time they tried to get a copy of an iso standard?
@dreadships.bsky.social possibly a bit colourful for the North Atlantic, but very effective.
(The Melbourne Cup is noted for its stylish fashions)
(The Melbourne Cup is noted for its stylish fashions)
November 7, 2025 at 6:01 AM
@dreadships.bsky.social possibly a bit colourful for the North Atlantic, but very effective.
(The Melbourne Cup is noted for its stylish fashions)
(The Melbourne Cup is noted for its stylish fashions)
Today.
Note the flashing lights on the occupation crossing instead of a gate and the lack of the pole line.
(Near cnr of Ingliston Rd & Jaicomellis Ln, just east of Ballan.)
Note the flashing lights on the occupation crossing instead of a gate and the lack of the pole line.
(Near cnr of Ingliston Rd & Jaicomellis Ln, just east of Ballan.)
November 3, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Today.
Note the flashing lights on the occupation crossing instead of a gate and the lack of the pole line.
(Near cnr of Ingliston Rd & Jaicomellis Ln, just east of Ballan.)
Note the flashing lights on the occupation crossing instead of a gate and the lack of the pole line.
(Near cnr of Ingliston Rd & Jaicomellis Ln, just east of Ballan.)
'Come as you are' party
November 3, 2025 at 1:33 AM
'Come as you are' party
Only one more, I promise... Clearly the corner of Riley & Miles St. From my battered Gregories, I reckon this has been all cleared ('slum clearance') to build the St John Northcote Place.
Imagine having all the resources of the SLNSW at your finger tips and you could only come up with that caption.
Imagine having all the resources of the SLNSW at your finger tips and you could only come up with that caption.
November 2, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Only one more, I promise... Clearly the corner of Riley & Miles St. From my battered Gregories, I reckon this has been all cleared ('slum clearance') to build the St John Northcote Place.
Imagine having all the resources of the SLNSW at your finger tips and you could only come up with that caption.
Imagine having all the resources of the SLNSW at your finger tips and you could only come up with that caption.
Who cares about the hat? The model is nearly blocking the view of the Chandris Line ship. I'm fairly confident she's the SS Ellinis, formerly the Matson Line's Lurline, which ran Southampton - Sydney. Her passengers were mostly migrants.
November 2, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Who cares about the hat? The model is nearly blocking the view of the Chandris Line ship. I'm fairly confident she's the SS Ellinis, formerly the Matson Line's Lurline, which ran Southampton - Sydney. Her passengers were mostly migrants.
January 1967, indeed. Given the Daily Torygraph was a morning paper, I think I can be very confident that this was taken on Monday, 2 January 1967 (look at the screamer on display)
November 2, 2025 at 6:20 AM
January 1967, indeed. Given the Daily Torygraph was a morning paper, I think I can be very confident that this was taken on Monday, 2 January 1967 (look at the screamer on display)
Wodonga Coal Sidings. Someone should tell the State Library of NSW that it's NSW that has the narrower gauge.
The track worker is actually striding across the broad gauge - the NSW gauge track is to the left. The NSW line is a freight only branch line at this date.
The track worker is actually striding across the broad gauge - the NSW gauge track is to the left. The NSW line is a freight only branch line at this date.
November 2, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Wodonga Coal Sidings. Someone should tell the State Library of NSW that it's NSW that has the narrower gauge.
The track worker is actually striding across the broad gauge - the NSW gauge track is to the left. The NSW line is a freight only branch line at this date.
The track worker is actually striding across the broad gauge - the NSW gauge track is to the left. The NSW line is a freight only branch line at this date.
Seriously? Those blades are completely unprotected.
(And those struts look way to flimsy to take 1/4 of the lift under all conditions. Can it fly on three lifters when one fails?)
(And those struts look way to flimsy to take 1/4 of the lift under all conditions. Can it fly on three lifters when one fails?)
October 31, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Seriously? Those blades are completely unprotected.
(And those struts look way to flimsy to take 1/4 of the lift under all conditions. Can it fly on three lifters when one fails?)
(And those struts look way to flimsy to take 1/4 of the lift under all conditions. Can it fly on three lifters when one fails?)
Why? Pulled drawbar. Looks like the cage that held the pin securing the knuckle failed.
October 31, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Why? Pulled drawbar. Looks like the cage that held the pin securing the knuckle failed.
Reported that the Steelie was stationary at Glen Huntly today…
October 31, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Reported that the Steelie was stationary at Glen Huntly today…
Clearly there's a vast ocean of difference between this Guardian reviewer and the @worldbollardassoc.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Clearly there's a vast ocean of difference between this Guardian reviewer and the @worldbollardassoc.bsky.social
Technically, I'd say that's right. The Commission and Oaths are quite explicit about the relationship; the GG is the agent of the monarch. They have the Monarch's responsibility to Australia.
This would be more obvious if Australia had been a colony not a dominion.
This would be more obvious if Australia had been a colony not a dominion.
October 28, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Technically, I'd say that's right. The Commission and Oaths are quite explicit about the relationship; the GG is the agent of the monarch. They have the Monarch's responsibility to Australia.
This would be more obvious if Australia had been a colony not a dominion.
This would be more obvious if Australia had been a colony not a dominion.
Media reporting lots of SES calls in Werribee thru Wyndham yesterday.
The Emergency Services map is interesting and shows a clear track.
Was it a small tornado formed out of a thunderstorm cell?
The Emergency Services map is interesting and shows a clear track.
Was it a small tornado formed out of a thunderstorm cell?
October 27, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Media reporting lots of SES calls in Werribee thru Wyndham yesterday.
The Emergency Services map is interesting and shows a clear track.
Was it a small tornado formed out of a thunderstorm cell?
The Emergency Services map is interesting and shows a clear track.
Was it a small tornado formed out of a thunderstorm cell?
Could possibly be a bit of traffic co-incidentally right next to the disused railway. Note the Landmark.
October 26, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Could possibly be a bit of traffic co-incidentally right next to the disused railway. Note the Landmark.
Thrill a minute on this line...
October 26, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Thrill a minute on this line...
Probably not a great idea to ride your speeders along this disused line. You won't go sailing off into space, you'll hit the removed span at speed and fall off the side of the bridge.
October 26, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Probably not a great idea to ride your speeders along this disused line. You won't go sailing off into space, you'll hit the removed span at speed and fall off the side of the bridge.
RFKJr urges Americans to buy lots from the US livestock industry. It delivers healthy something or other for somebody.
October 26, 2025 at 7:16 AM
RFKJr urges Americans to buy lots from the US livestock industry. It delivers healthy something or other for somebody.
Only one possible investigator for a French heist of jewellery...
October 22, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Only one possible investigator for a French heist of jewellery...