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Welcome one and all to the 'Philippine Railway Historical Society' blogsite. This site was set up to share photos, historical pieces, comment and virtually anything else pertaining to transportation in the Philippines, with a special emphasis on rail. Occasional we vary from topic, but this is the less serious side of the hobby shining through - cause sometimes, in this miserable and uptight world, we just take ourselves a little too seriously.
Since 1999, the Philippine Railway Historical Society has regularly published items, FOR FREE, of railway interest on our PRHS Website. These include locomotive, rollingstock and transit updates, as well as our occasional magazine, 'Along Da Riles'.
Our interest base has grown over the years with our main Facebook railway group expanding to include groups interested in other Philippine Transport, modelling of Philippine transport and even a group for Philippine railfans interested in overseas railways.
If it sounds interesting, come join in the fun of the oldest, and most diverse, group dedicated to Philippine railways and other transport.
We look forward to meeting you.

If you have a question Philippine railway related, just drop us a line, maybe we can help.
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Wednesday, September 18, 2019

MORE SOUTH LINE EXCITEMENT
Contributions From PRHS Members.

Wednesday, September 18th, was quite a big day for the 'Philippine National Railways. Firstly, the recently restored Kogane 59 set went for a trial run from Tutuban to San Pablo (Laguna)  and return.
Our PRHS roving reporter 'Mark Chua' arranged for some exclusive photos of this big event. From all reports, the new set went well. It certainly looks a treat.

Also, Naga based 5001 went for a run down to the southern terminus of Legaspi. This is believed to be the first train to arrive there in around two year.
Excitement is building as railfans see this as a great sign that trains may be returning to the whole of the south line.

A big thank you to Max Julius Manly, John McMarv, Jose Diego Roxas.
Special thanks to our roving reporter, PRHS moderator, and great mate, Mark Chua for keeping me updated along the way.
To keep up with all the latest news, feel free to join us on the

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Tutuban Station prior to departure. - Photo: Mark Chua

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Passing Yuseco enroute to San Pablo on test. - Photo: Mark Chua

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Trial passing Bicutan - Photo: Jose Diego Roxas

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Kogane at Calamba - Photo: John McMarv

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Los Banos Station - Photo: John McMarv

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Los Banos - College Station - Photo: John McMarv

And, at the other end of the system.

Max Julius Manly went down to Legaspi station to witness the very welcome sight of Naga based 5001 arriving with CMC366 and an unidentified BC boxcar.
Does anyone know the boxcar number?

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CMC-366 seen behind 5001.

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