Philippine National Railways
4 wheelers
Discoveries - More Fun In The Philippines.
For years, the PRHS has been actively trying to get the last PNR four-wheeled boxcar (see two posts earlier) saved for preservation. Until earlier this year, it was thought that it was the only fixed wheelbase vehicle anywhere on the network.
That was until our survey of the Naga depot in January this year.
This vehicle is not thought to have seen mainline use like the boxcar, but it is a previously unseen four wheeler. It appears to be numbered 1, while a similar wagon, minus wheels, was noted dumped elsewhere in the yard and numbered, if I recall correctly, 3.
It is truly quite amazing that this wagon has eluded us on previous visits.
Hopefully some reader can let us know what it is (was?) used for, or if it is even still used.
Certainly an exciting find and leaves us to wonder how much else is out there still to be discovered.
The Philippine Railway Historical Society is seeking photos, records and trip notes covering the rollingstock of the 'Manila Railroad' and 'Philippine National Railways' (diesel era) for compiling into a database of rollingstock notes for a heritage museum project in the Philippines.
Can you help us with anything from your trips there?
Can you help us with anything from your trips there?
A joint project with the 'Philippine Railway Historical Society
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