Brad Peadon (PRHS)
A brief look at the once numerous CMC/CTC railcars that were once so common on the Philippine National Railways.
Back in 1999, when I first visited the Philippines, there was one remaining operational set being used around Manila. I got to see it, but sadly not photograph, at Espana station, having terminated there on a run from Caloocan (2nd station, north side of Samson Road).
At this same time, they were very commonly seen on loco hauled services to Alabang and, quite likely, Calamba and Carmona as well.
At this stage they were in their declining years and, by the time I returned in 2004, had started to drop greatly in numbers of serviceable units. They were all locomotive hauled by this time.
By 2010, all that remained were some examples in perway use (dormitories, rerailments) and a few ones that were well beyond economical repair.
CMC-201 was one of only two of her type built.
This being in 1976.
Tayuman locomotive depot - Brad Peadon
In 2020, it is only the perway use ones that have survived.
CMC-201 - Manila
CMC-366 - Naga
CMC-382- Hondagua
Of these, CMC-201 is the sole remaining double ended motor car, of which there were two, while CMC-382 appears to spend its time in Manila nowadays.
If you would like to learn more about Philippine rollingstock, the PRHS occasionally publishes free updates covering the subject 'HERE'.
| CLASS | NUMBERS | BUILT | BUILDER |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTC | 151-164 | 1976 | Toyu Trading Co - Japan |
| CTC | 165-176 | 1980 | Mitsui & Co - Japan |
| CMC | 201-202 | 1976 | Toyu Trading Co - Japan |
| CMC | 343-348 | 1974 | C. Itoh & Co - Japan |
| CMC | 352-364 | 1976 | Toyu Trading Co - Japan |
| CMC | 365-387 | 1980 | Tokyu Car Mfg Co - Japan |
Photo: John Ward
Photo: John Ward
Photo: John Ward
Photo: John Ward
Photo: John Ward
We are seeking photographs of CMC cars from the first two batches, that's CMC-364 and lower in number, for a bigger rollingstock project.
Please email us if you can help.
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