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Thursday, November 24, 2022

CALAMBA LOCOSHED 2009

 


 Welcome back to the latest in our series covering South line locations back in 2009. 

This time we head back north a wee bit and visit the old shed at Calamba (the rest of the station and yard will be covered at a later date).

Since these photos were taken, the shed has undergone a massive refurbishment and no longer looks the same. See the video at the bottom of this article to have a glimpse at the current shed.

Calamba is served by infrequent daily services from both Manila and Lucena. However, official permission needs to be gained for a visit to the shed.


A modified, and very attractively painted BC-611.
BC = Boxcar
Photo: Brad Peadon (PRHS)






Inside the shed, the roof shows signs of the excessive weather often experienced there.
Photo: Brad Peadon (PRHS)


Eddie the Calamba shed pusa  
Photo: Brad Peadon (PRHS)









Above: View out the south end of the Calamba shed.
Photo: Brad Peadon



Above: Apparently translates into 'Not allowed to do the washing in the bathroom'.
Photo: Brad Peadon





TW-75 was the sole example of a tanker being used for holding water that I have seen around the 'Philippine National Railways'.
It is assumed that 75 was the number carried when used for its original intended purpose of carrying fuel.
Sadly, it has since been scrapped.
Photo: Brad Peadon (PRHS)




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Thanks to:



Mark Chua, Albert Reyes
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Happy 130th Birthday PNR!




Video: Calamba station, yard, and the hybrid train.


Video: Tutuban to Caloocan U15C cabride.









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