Over the years, the Philippine Railway Historical Society has aimed to collect and share railway information with interested peoples around the world.
As we grow beyond 2000 members on our forum, it has become harder to find the time to do the usual amount of publishing.
One project I have been working on, very slowly, is a livery database for the 900 class that is aimed at Philippine modellers, and those with an interest.
One project I have been working on, very slowly, is a livery database for the 900 class that is aimed at Philippine modellers, and those with an interest.
For a fleet of 21 locomotives, there has been a huge amount of variations of the years. We would be particularly interested in hearing from anyone who has any photos, or information, relating to diesel locomotive liveries from the red era and before.
Please contact us. Your help will be acknowledged and greatly appreciated.
Please contact us. Your help will be acknowledged and greatly appreciated.
While working on the above project, I got to compiling a basic listing of known locomotives to wear the red/yellow livery of the 90s and early 2000s.
I personally only got to really experience it on my first visit in 1999, however, quite surprisingly, it still manages to survive on 5010. It is only the fact that 5010 has been withdrawn for many years that has seen it avoid the many livery changes since.
Please note, this is not meant to be a comprehensive listing. It has been based on actual photographic sightings to date. Unless something has been confirmed in this way, we do not add it to our listings.
I personally only got to really experience it on my first visit in 1999, however, quite surprisingly, it still manages to survive on 5010. It is only the fact that 5010 has been withdrawn for many years that has seen it avoid the many livery changes since.
Please note, this is not meant to be a comprehensive listing. It has been based on actual photographic sightings to date. Unless something has been confirmed in this way, we do not add it to our listings.
Note: All photos remain the copyright of their respective owners. Please have the decency to ask before using any image elsewhere.
Brad Peadon
| UNIT | FORM# | MODEL | STATUS | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 902 | U15C | Rebuild | ||
| 903 | U15C | Scrapped | Last 900 in red livery. Philippines 2000 livery. | |
| - | - | - | - | Philippines 2000 livery on side and end of long hood |
| 904 | U15C | See 908 | ||
| 908 | 904 | U15C | Scrapped | Severely derelict (2007), gone (2009) |
| 911 | U14C | BER | ||
| 913 | U14C | Rebuild | ||
| 916 | 908 | U14C | Available | Red in 1999, Blue by 2004 |
| 917 | U15C | Available | ||
| 918 | U15C | Available | ||
| 919 | U15C | Available | Philippines 2000 livery and logo on cabside | |
| 920 | U15C | BER | ||
| 921 | U15C | Available | Philippines 2000 on end of long hood | |
| 922 | U15C | Available | ||
| 2504 | U10B | Scrapped | ||
| 2515 | U10B | Scrapped | ||
| 2522 | U10B | Scrapped | ||
| 2528 | U10B | Scrapped | ||
| 2535 | U10B | Non Operational | ||
| 2536 | U10B | Scrapped | ||
| 2537 | U10B | Scrapped | ||
| 2542 | U10B | Scrapped | ||
| 5001 | U6B | Available | ||
| 5002 | U6B | Non Operational | ||
| 5003 | U6B | Non Operational | ||
| 5004 | U6B | Non Operational | ||
| 5005 | U6B | Non Operational | ||
| 5006 | U6B | Non Operational | ||
| 5007 | U6B | Non Operational | ||
| 5008 | U6B | Non Operational | ||
| 5009 | U6B | Available | ||
| 5010 | U6B | BER | Last 5000 in red livery, last red unit surviving | |
| Note: There appear to be numerous versions. | ||||
| Red, yellow lining, cab door and pilots, red logo disk | ||||
| Red, yellow lining, black pilots, white logo disk | ||||
| Red, white lining, black pilots and white logo disk. | ||||
| Additional Information Welcome | ||||
| Compiled by Brad Peadon (PRHS) | ||||
| Thanks to Mark Chua and Aldriene Mabale |
U15C 903 has the distinction of being the last 900 class in the red livery, having been scrapped after U15C 908 (ex 904) at Caloocan Workshops.
903 is also the only one found to have the larger 'PHILIPPINES 2000' down the long hood.
This was in addition to the more regular smaller version, and is seen in the two images below.
Strangely, there seems to be no trace of the large side number in the 1999 image. But this could be due to the open hood doors.
This was in addition to the more regular smaller version, and is seen in the two images below.
Strangely, there seems to be no trace of the large side number in the 1999 image. But this could be due to the open hood doors.
U15C 908 (ex 904) is seen withdrawn at Tayuman shed in 1999. She would soon be dragged to Caloocan Workshops, where she would spend the next decade being stripped of usable parts and subsequently scrapped.
U14C 916 (ex 908) at Tayuman Shed in Manila.
U10B 2522 during a failed refurbishment project.
Caloocan Workshops - Mark Chua Collection
Caloocan Workshops - Mark Chua Collection
2528 during a failed refurbishment project.
Caloocan Workshops - Mark Chua Collection
Caloocan Workshops - Mark Chua Collection
A new 919 on a trial to Lucena with a consist of 7BP 7A 7A 7A and 922 at the other end.
It is seen here at Lucena, with retired
It is seen here at Lucena, with retired
'General Foreman-Railcar' Efren Ocampi.
Arvin Danganan Collection.
Arvin Danganan Collection.
U15C 919 is seen departing for Alabang.
To be seen is the location of the 'PHILIPPINES 2000' lettering on the end of the hood of the later U15C type.
To be seen is the location of the 'PHILIPPINES 2000' lettering on the end of the hood of the later U15C type.
Also, the cab side has centennial signage (see below).
U15C 921 at Tayuman locomotive shed.
Eagle eyes will spot a very worn centennial sign
Eagle eyes will spot a very worn centennial sign
on the cab side.
U10B 2504 heavily stripped at Caloocan Workshops.
One of the few times I photographed a red U10B in action, 2515 on a passenger run from Alabang.
'PHILIPPINES 2000' is just visible on the long hood.
2535 Tayuman Shed 1999
Even the builders plates got the red treatment :-)
U10B 2536 was stripped and awaiting the end.
U10B 2536 was stripped and awaiting the end.
2537 Tayuman Shed in Manila.
A surprisingly well worn red paint job given the relative young age of the livery and when compared to other units.
However, the yellow pilot would suggest it is one of the earlier local repaints.
However, the yellow pilot would suggest it is one of the earlier local repaints.
Withdrawn at Caloocan workshops.
U6B 5004 in the less common white stripe
version of the livery.
She is absolutely resplendent in this 1996 photo taken by Nigel Menzies.
She is absolutely resplendent in this 1996 photo taken by Nigel Menzies.
5009 is looking just as nice with her yellow stripes.
These 1996 photos from Nigel Menzies are the earliest examples of the 'PHILIPPINES 2000' lettering to be seen.
These 1996 photos from Nigel Menzies are the earliest examples of the 'PHILIPPINES 2000' lettering to be seen.
The last surviving locomotive in the red livery, coincidentally also the youngest locomotive until the recent arrival of two shunters from Italy, is heavily stripped in Caloocan Workshops.
A number of 900 class have been noted carrying the above signage on the side of their cabs.
It marks the Centennial of Philippine Independence, with the wording translating as 'Independence, Treasure Of The Nation'.
It has been confirmed to have appeared on 916, 918, 919 and 921. We would appreciate any photographic proof of other units carrying the same signage. It appears to have been limited to this class only.
It has been confirmed to have appeared on 916, 918, 919 and 921. We would appreciate any photographic proof of other units carrying the same signage. It appears to have been limited to this class only.
Thanks: Gorio Belen, Reynante Bulaon, Dirk Paul Celoso, Mark Chua, Arvin Danganan, Nigel Menzies and Ronx Ronquillo.
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