STAR CITY #6

 

Below is a selection of detail shots I took of 'Central Azucarera de La Carlota' back in 2010, when she 

still sat outside the Star City complex in Pasay (Manila).

Built: Davenport

Year: 1921

Builders Number: 1859

Since these were taken, #6 has been moved inside, and it was reported to have received a repaint.

Sadly, a massive fire ripped through Star City on October 2nd, 2019. It is unknown if the historic locomotive was damaged and, not unusual for businesses there, all correspondence has been totally ignored.

We would greatly appreciate any further updates on the locomotive.

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Impressive Much.

While model trains are not new to the Philippines, I have long tried to push the idea of modelling the local railway scene, more so that the more commonly modelled prototype systems from elsewhere around the world.

In more recent times, there has been a move towards modelling the Philippine prototype, and some of the most amazing examples have been built by my friend Adrian Saldana.

Below is his work building a scale model of the new INKA locomotives and rollingstock.

The result is truly mind blowing.

While the Philippine prototype modelling hobby still has a long way to go, we have many ideas that may hopefully see fruition in the future.
If your interested in modelling Philippine transportation, and the areas it runs through, feel free to join us.

PRHS: Philippine Transport Modeller.

Brad Peadon

With Adrian, and other local railway modellers, at one of the dinners we organise in Manila.

Great modelling work mate, you are a Philippine modelling inspiration.

Philippine Transport Modellers Group.

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 RIP: Benedict Exconde

PRHS member and long time friend.

Photo: Paco Station, Ben in white t-shirt.