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.
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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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