Philippine Railway Historical Society News and History!

EXCITING TIMES ON THE SOUTH

BICOL LINE

In recent weeks there has been an upsurge in activity on the south line, with a general belief that funding has been received to get this beautiful line up 

and running again.
Thankfully, our 'Philippine Railway Historical Society' members, those lucky to live down that part of the country, have been sharing some of the 

exciting developments with us.
Below is a selection of these photos, along with credits to the generous people who have taken time to share all this.

Hondagua Engineering Office Refurbishment - Photos: Ton Austria

This is particularly exciting for me as Hondagua is a favourite location.
It is interesting to see this, as it was all looking rather untouched during my visit earlier this year. See video here.
Hondagua Photos.

Lopez Station Rebuild - Photo: Ton Austria

Repairing Lever Crossing In Calauag (Quezon) - Photo: Ton Austria

For the first time in a good while, Naga based 5001 arrives in Gumaca with a works train. September 9th, 2019.
Photo: Joop Caparros via Albert Vincent Fontenares Baretto

Gumaca  works train. September 9th, 2019.
Photo: Gumaca Mps via Albert Vincent Fontenares Baretto

5001 on works train at Tagkawayan. September 8th, 2019.

Railway Line Clearing around Panzol (Calamba, Laguna)

September 7th, 2019
Photos: Albert Latonero Nazareno via Jan Reigner Mercado

---------------------------------------

In other Philippine news.

PRHS News reporter Mark Chua photographs the newly restore Kogane set.
Note that it is wrapped in a special rock projecting film, thus removing the need for the wire grills, while it is in undercoat and expected to wear the new livery to be introduced with the railcar coming from Indonesia.

Philippine Railway Historical Society
Forum