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L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

the cyberpunk dystopia looks different today

the same tv as the quoted post, this time with a software updates prompt

L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

i'm using these JST 2 pin connectors for the jack and bridge ground, because soldering them straight to the pickguard is awkward. they're normally found on battery packs for RC cars

two 2-pin JST connectors, M and F, with attached black and red wires

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L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

bridge and output jack now installed. vintage trem. i use so many springs because i don't actually use the trem. the bridge ground wire solder job is ... not great lol.

front view of a purple stratocaster body, with the bridge and output jack installed

back view of a purple stratocaster body, with the bridge and trem claw and five (5!) springs installed

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L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

living in the cyberpunk dystopia

passenger info screens outside Adelaide station, one screen has crashed

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L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

finally getting back to this build. shielded the pup + control cavities with copper foil tape.

purple stratocaster body, midway thru adding copper shielding. roll of copper foil tape and scissors can be seen next to the body.

purple stratocaster body, with completed copper foil shielding + leads for jack and bridge ground connections

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L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

i fixed the latch probably should drill out the rivets and remove the old latch plate...

the corner of my guitar case, with a new butterfly latch next to the old broken toggle latch

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L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

the "AB" an Adelaide, Australia local specialty

three kinds of meat and three different sauces on a bed of thick cut fries

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L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

qantas delivered my guitar, all in one piece. it did detour via Melbourne apparently. also the right latch is now completely fucked, i should probably replace it. it was already somewhat fucked before i left for europe. the left latch is also starting to break ...

my guitar in its case, freshly delivered by Qantas

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L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

somehow this is the first kebap i've had since entering Germany a week ago

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L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

i feel like this is a statement about the ephemeral nature of chalk drawings (by drawing it directly on the fountain where it gets washed off)

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L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

DB gonna DB. 9 min late, completely missed the S-bahn i'm meant to be on, gotta catch the next one

email from DB telling me my connection will probably not be reached

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L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

my hotel gave me a tiny carton of water when i checked out. an unusual but welcome parting gift

a 330 mL carton of still water, with the hotel's branding

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L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

should i be concerned that my roast came with a steak knife

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L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

the musical instruments exhibit was also excellent

a selection of different orchestral instruments. strings in the foreground, woodwinds to the left, brass behind

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L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

of course i had to see the model train exhibit at Deustches Museum

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L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

i've been very pleased to see lots of rooftop solar panels here in Germany. die Energiewende going well.

house with rooftop solar panels, in rural Bavaria

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L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Hohenschwangau the *other* castle i visited today

selfie in front of Hohenschwangau Castle

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L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Marienbrücke + too many tourists 🙃

Neuschwanstein Castle as seen from Marienbrücke

selfie in front of Neuschwanstein Castle

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L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

also saw non-train things there, i guess

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L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

caught the u-bahn to Schönbrunn Palace today - here the u-bahn is not so "untergrund"

tracks at Schönbrunn station, notably above ground

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L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

beer tasting flight & Stöckl Pasta at Stöckl im Park

green pasta with rocket, tomayo, bocconcini

S T Ö C K L P I L S
In 1842 a bottom fermented beer speciality was brewed in Pilsen, which was part
of Austria at that time. We have made it our task to brew this beer speciality
according to the original 3 mashing method. The Pils on offer in many countries
today often has nothing in common with the original from 1842. Close your eyes
when tasting our Pils an you’ll know what it was like in days gone by.
S T Ö C K L M Ä R Z E N
This bottom fermented beer was originally created in 1841 and started out on its
successful journey around the world.
This beer has a reddish, amber hue, is brewed using the decoction mashing
method and has become the measure of all beers world-wide. In keeping with the
tradition of 1841, we brew this beer speciality for our guests using the 2 mashing
method.
W I E N E R H E L L E S 1 9 2 4
This typical bottom fermented lager is particularly mild and palatable – the ideal
beer for all those who love a beer with a low bitter value. This beer has a pure and
fruity flavour and is brewed using the 2 mashing method – a beer for adults of all
ages.
S T Ö C K L W E I Z E N
The quality of this top fermented, Bavarian beer speciality is unique to Austria.
Normally weizenbier is brewed using a short fermenting process, but Stöckl im
Park has chosen to stick to the traditional, old brewing process. Because the yeast
for weizenbier has an important role to play, we only use original yeast from a
renowned Bavarian brewery.
B O H E M I A N M I X E D
Those who find dark beer rather too strong love this old Austrian beer speciality.
Brewed using dark malt (without caramel colouring) using the traditional 2
mashing method.

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L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

why is there a gorilla in front of the ghost castle

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L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

i actually rode this one (Die Wilde Maus). those corners are *sharp*, surprised my glasses stayed on lol

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L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

need my forklift licence for this ride

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L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

finally, a ride where i can be vored by a cat

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L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

i see you're on that Dymaxion sleep schedule

Dymaxion sleep schedule - 30 min every 6 hours

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L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

took a tram in Vienna today. accelerates like a container ship and spent too long waiting for traffic. 👎 not as good as Prague

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L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

walked up a bunch of stairs

St Stephan's Cathedral South Tower
343 stairs

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L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

u-bahn is packed this morning

südtiroler platz station on the Wien U-Bahn

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L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

step 7: make sure you actually get out at the correct stop. made it to Vienna!

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L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

winding our way across Czechia

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L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

it's not HSR, but the train is still doing a pretty good clip. we're still 30 min behind schedule though 🙃

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L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

step 6: relax for ~4 hours. trains have plenty of leg room. enjoy your last Kofola before leaving Czechia.

Kofola, croissant, Kit Kat, on my tray table

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L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

step 5: find your train at Praha-Bubny. find your carriage and seat. stow bags.

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L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

step 4: there has been an accident, train is now departing from another station (Vltavska). lug your bags down to the Metro station!

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L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

today's adventure: train to Wien step 0: look at ticket, realize it's departing from an entirely different station in Prague than you thought (Holesovice instead of the main station) luckily this was *closer* to my hotel!

looking down the tracks at Holesovice station

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L-TRAIN @l-train.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

ok so the top speed isn't all that fast, but the trams accelerate & decelerate pretty quickly and don't spend much time waiting at traffic lights. trams should be more like this everywhere!

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