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Some could say we’re experiencing a power outage, but I prefer to say that I’m involuntarily exercising my UPS. 😛
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First proper fog for a while. Saw plenty of people with their cameras out on my walk to the office this morning, for good reason.
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Hmm, either these barriers received a software update, or I was completely wrong about why PTV staff is attaching printed out “no entry” signs on them. Because…
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Today was a bit of a write-off, but I did get out for a walk this afternoon, along the Darebin Creek.
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The month of free public transport has introduced an interesting problem. A completely open barrier does not provide a way to force people in a particular direction. So PTV staff have to make do with alternatives for controlling flow, like directing people manually, or paper signs like these.
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No level crossing is spared from the Level Crossing Removal Project. The one near my station is up for replacement. The rumour was that was to be replaced with the rail line going over the road. The issue, though, was it’s location: it’s right next to some stabling yards, where trains are kept when they’re not in use.
I was unsure what they were going to do about this. You could see from the photo that these stabling yards, along with platform 3 at the station, are accessed by a pretty broad flat junction. And I couldn’t see how they could keep this and elevate the rail line to cross the road. They could move the yard, but speaking to a driver while we were both waiting for our
coffeetrain, there isn’t a suitable place to move the yard to, unless they start taking parkland.Well, the proposal is in, and from the concept drawings, it looks like they’re planning to keep the yard:
So, okay. I guess they could find a way to do this. I would be interested in knowing what they do about access to platform 3 though. I can’t see them keeping the existing rail road that goes along the yard fence line. I’m guessing that they’ll need to reconfigure the junction in some way. Either that, or they scrap platform 3 altogether. It does see some use, and provides a good terminal for certain services, but maybe they could live without it? 🤷
Anyway, something to look forward to.
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Various shades of grey at the beach this morning. This one’s looking towards Phillip Island and Seal Rock.
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One thing Merricks Beach has plenty of is black cockatoos. Here’s a small flock I saw preening while on a walk. It’s not a great photo — I was shooting into the sun — but I hope you can make out the highlights on their tails.
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Passed by an ibis and white faced herron while walking to beach this morning. Not something I typically see at a beach setting.
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Replacing Ear Cups on my Sennheniser HD 280 Pro Headphones
After nearly a decade of daily use, new ear padding was successfully replaced on Sennheiser HD 280 Pro headphones, despite challenges during the process. Continue reading →
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Bought an umbrella a while ago that I really liked. I packed it for a walk one day, didn’t unpack it when I came home, completely forgot about it, thought I lost it, and went to buy a replacement. A couple of months ago I found it again. Now I have two umbrellas I really like.
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Signal failure at Southern Cross means no trains running through the Loop. This leaves Flinders St. being the only CBD station serving my line. And yeah, it’s a tad busy.
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Good thing I checked the laundry basket first or I would’ve smothered this guy with my washing. 🦎
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It’s interesting seeing people get caught out with how the doors work in the Metro Tunnel. At every other station, you need to press the button to open the train doors, but in the Metro Tunnel, they’re automatic. Maybe if they opened as soon as they started beeping (there’s a few seconds delay).
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You see these car lifts or “stackers” everywhere in South Melbourne. Didn’t know they were as prevalent as they are until I knew someone who used one. Apparently they’re decent, if they’re working.
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🖼️ Gallery
Newport Workshops Open Day
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Well mark this one off your bucket list: appearing in someone’s travel vlog recommended to you by the YouTube algorithm. 😄
