Philippine Railway Historical Society News and History!

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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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Sunday, January 27, 2019

900 Class Refurbishment

Project

The second stage of the 900 class has seen two, with a third expected, locomotives hauled down south to Binan. From here they are transferred by road to Desco (GE licencee in the Philippines) for a major refurbishment.
First it was 913 (Jan 24th), followed my PNR flagship 902 (Jan 25th), both of which are now in the Desco plant. It is believed that 914 will follow.

The following photos have been generously supplied by long time PRHS member 'Mark Chua' and should not be used for any purpose without first asking him. He is contactable through the PRHS.
We thank Mark immensely for allowing us to share these great shots of locomotive 902 (our PRHS mascot).