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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.

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Thursday, October 3, 2024

BMMC 7 - MCDONALDS BACOLOD

 




The second locomotive on our Negros visit last year was #7 from the former 'Bacolod Murcia Millers Corp' mill in Bacolod.
Before the trip, I was researching where to find this one.
The last report I had was it was situated on the site of the former mill which is believed to have closed in 1987*.
As always, I was consulting Google Earth and Streetscape looking for clues as to where I would find it on arrival in the city.
However, there has been a lot of development going on in the mill area and I was near to giving up when I noticed a McDonalds in the distance.
Given that Maccas here in Australia often have rail items on display, I took a punt and e-strolled down the road for a look.
It was challenging to see at the time, the streetscape image being older, and the train located under some type of tent. However, the distinctive large cab side #7 was seen in the distance and confirmed where it was to be found.

 Among the statically preserved steamers observed during this visit, #7 stood out as one of the best preserved.
It is sometimes referred to as the world's only dessert train.  ðŸ˜†
 Further information, details, and corrections are very much welcome.

* According to Reg Carter's 'Railways Of The Philippines'.
However, I have seen it said to have been 2019, while Wikipedia says early 1990s.
Can anyone confirm which is correct?




 Locomotive #: 7 (formerly 6?)

Builder: Vulcan Iron Works.

Build #: ?

Year: ?

Wheels: 0-6-0TT

Mill: Bacolod Murcia Milling Corp



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View of BMMC #7 from the McDonalds at Bacolod.
Photo: Brad Peadon


#7 appears on both cab sides. What appears to be the number 6 is underneath.
A change in number at some stage?
Photo: Brad Peadon




Some other railway items also form part of the display.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Marking the Megaworld development over what was previously the mill property.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Inside the driver's cab of BMMC #7.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Above and below.
The dessert carriage inside and out.
Unsure if the underframe was previously used for something else. 
Photo: Brad Peadon



Underneath the displayed wholestick truck.
Photo: Brad Peadon






There is quite a good display to go along with the locomotive showing the process of harvesting the cane and loading it onto the cane truck. 
Photo: Brad Peadon


Above and below.
The dessert carriage once again
Photo: Brad Peadon





Bacolod Murcia Millers Corp #7
Photo: Brad Peadon




Bacolod Murcia Millers Corp #7 with the beautiful Upper East House behind
Photo: Brad Peadon


Bacolod Murcia Millers Corp #7
Photo: Brad Peadon



How the rear of the dessert carriage looks
Photo: Brad Peadon


Contributing to the local economy following a hot half hour of cane train photography
Photo: Brad Peadon
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Monday, September 23, 2024

IRIGA CITY STATION & BATO - 2010

 


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On approach to Iriga City station from Naga.
Photo: Brad Peadon

Arriving at Iriga City station from Naga.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Stopping for passengers at Iriga City.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Our ride to Ligao on the day.
That's fellow Aussie David Xuereb in the cab door of 918.
Photo: Brad Peadon




A snack vendor waiting for hungry passengers.
Photo: Brad Peadon



A small store at a crossing near the Iriga railway station. I've no idea why I took the shots, but probably due to the name and its association with a past president.
I also often take photos for future railway modelling purposes.
Photo: Brad Peadon



About to pass over the Antipolo River as we depart from Iriga City.
Photo: Brad Peadon


A few of many photos taken during the ride south of Iriga.
Photo: Brad Peadon





Approaching the level crossing at Bato (between Iriga and Polangui).
Photo: Brad Peadon


Bato crossing of the Pan-Philippine Highway (AH26).
Photo: Brad Peadon

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