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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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