General News
9 February, 2024
Train buff brightens station
TIM Baulch is somewhat of a legend around the Warrnambool train station.
A self-confessed train buff who spends “every minute possible” on the platform, talking to staff and watching trains come and go, Tim has recently begun putting his thoughts and impressions of trains onto canvas – and several pieces of his artwork now adorn the interior walls of the ticket box.
“I just love trains; I always have,” he said.
“People say I’m mad about them and they’re probably right. The VLine trains and the heritage trains are my favourite.
“I’ve been coming to this station for years and now, when I’m not working mowing lawns, I do paintings of trains for friends. I’ve got a few hanging up here (at Warrnambool) and I’m also going to do some for the Geelong station.”
While he doesn’t get to board trains as often as he would like, Tim is just as happy to sit and watch other passengers come and go.
“His knowledge of trains, and in particular the train timetable is pretty remarkable,” support worker and fellow artist Elizabeth Dwyer said.
“It’s nice for him to be able to paint something that he enjoys so much and for everyone else to be able to see his finished works.”
