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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.
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Wednesday, May 27, 2020

ROTEM CAB




Howdee one and all.
Over the years, I have been somewhat privileged to take part in some interesting events on the
'Philippine National Railways'.

Back in 2009 the South Korean built ROTEM railcars were being delivered. For once I was in he country at the right time and got to witness both the delivery of new sets and take part in some trials that took place on the south line (in Manila).

It was during the later that we were invited to check out the drivers cab of the set we were trialing.
Thought some shots of the, then new, DMU cab may be of interest to our readers. 




Contrary to appearances, I didn't actually drive it.






If you look closely, you can make out the old PNR logo underneath the new one above.



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Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Abad Santos Box

The Abad Santos signalbox is one of three that existed on the railway triangle in Tondo, Manila. Of the three, only this and Solis signalbox are till in existence, with Solis being the only one still reasonably intact.
Back around 2009, there was an effort made to restore the Abad Santos box, however, it has deteriorated badly over the years since.

A look at the Abad Santos Signalbox in 2018.

The 'Manila Railroad Club' mentioned plans to restore the Solis box. But a 2018 inspection did not reveal any work having been done.

A look at the Solis Signalbox in 2018.


The following selection of photos, from the collection of the late Bill Sullivan, show Abad Santos in 2008.
The 14 lever frame is truly magnificent and it is hoped it finds it's way into one of the couple of preservation proposals currently in motion.



You will note the 'Saxby and Farmer Ltd' on the end of the frame.
The company Saxby and Farmer was originally started by John Saxby and John Stinson Farmer, in 1861, to manufacture railway signalling equipment.
In 1920 Westinghouse Brake Co Ltd and Saxby & Farmer Ltd merged. 


Entrance into the lower level of Abad Santos signalbox.


Today, these stairs, and this east facing wall, are now all gone, with the 
roof in partial collapse.





Rear of the signalbox.




West wall of signalbox.




Includes a United Kingdom signalbox built by him.







PNR Fleetlist - May 2020



CLASS#YEARMODELLIVERYDATENOTES
9009021973U15CBlue/Red5/2020Desco Engineering - Rebuild Ongoing
9061979U14CBlue/Red4/2019Beyond Economical Repair - Caloocan
9111979U14CBlue/Red4/2019Beyond Economical Repair - Caloocan
9131979U14CBlue/Red5/2020Desco Engineering - Rebuild Ongoing
9141979U14CBlue/Red4/2019Await repair - Caloocan
9151979U14CBlue/Red4/2019Await Repair - Caloocan
9161979U14CBlue/RedIn Service
9171991U15COrange4/2020In Service
9181991U15CBlue/RedIn Service
9191991U15CBlue/RedIn Service
9201991U15CBlue/Red4/2019Beyond Economical Repair - Caloocan
9211991U15CBlue/RedIn Service
9221991U15CBlue/Red5/2020In Service
250025351979U10BBlue/RedNon-Operational - Manila
25381979U10BBlue/Gold5/2020Transfered from Naga to Caloocan
25401979U10BBlue5/2000Operational - Tutuban shunter (Now with poly carb glass installed)
500050011992U6BBlue/RedAllocated Naga - In Service
50021992U6BBlue/RedNon-Operational
50031992U6BBlue/RedAllocated Naga - Non-Operational
50041992U6BBlue/RedNon-Operational - Manila
50051992U6BBlue/RedNon-Operational - Manila
50061992U6BBlue/RedNon-Operational- Manila
50071992U6BBlue/RedNon-Operational - Manila
50081992U6BBlue/RedNon-Operational - Manila
50091992U6BBlue/Red5/2020In Service, Allocate To Manila
50101992U6BRed/YellowBeyond Economical Repair, Heavily stripped
6000-TBC2019LM250Orange4/2020Tutuban 1905903-1
7000TBC2019LM250Orange4/2020Tutuban 1905903-2
TBCTBC2020?Orange4/2020Under Construction - INKA Indonesia
TBC2020?Orange4/2020Under Construction - INKA Indonesia
TBC2020?Orange4/2020Under Construction - INKA Indonesia
Limited services due to Coronavirus.
Thanks: Mark Chua (PNR/PRHS)
Date Column-Date of most recent update (New)
Compiled: Brad Peadon (April 2020)
Philippine Railway Historical Society
Corrections/Additions Are Welcome.


Now scrapped General Electric U15C locomotive, 909, is seen sitting outside the locomotive shed at Tayuman (Manila, Philippines).

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The compiling of this listing is thanks to the help of many 'Philippine Railway Historical Society' members.
Special thanks to Mark Chua for his tireless help.

Thanks also to members of our sister group
'Philippine Association of Rail Enthusiasts'.

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