BACOLOD (PHILIPPINES) STEAM HUNT

 

A small heritage symposium was the catalyst for my finally getting to visit Negros Occidental, mostly around the Bacolod area, for the first time in the 24 years I have been venturing to the Philippines.

While I am a little on the late side for photographing the haulage of sugarcane by rail, something I incorrectly thought had 100% disappeared from island, I had a desire to spend free time seeking out surviving steam and diesel locomotives, and any other relics I may find around the Bacolod to Sagay area. 

This posting covers the various steam locomotives still to be found in this area. Most are publicly accessible at any time, while the Hawaiian-Philippine and Victorias Mills need to be by arrangement.

However, some good views of the Hawaiian-Philippine loco shed can be had from the public road which runs right alongside.

The experience turned out to be far better than I had expected, as was the amount of locomotives found. Despite missing one, I was able to find far more than I had been expecting.

Over the next few months I intend to provide more detailed collections of photos of as many locomotives as I was able to get detailed shots of.

I also plan a three part series looking at the transport side (rail and truck) of the 'Hawaiian-Philippine Sugar Company', the last mill to use rail for cane haulage, albeit on a very small scale compared to in the past.

Should you be interested in stuff unrelated to the local sugar industry (transport, shops, scenery) check out my 'SRF Travel Blog' where it will be covered.

Thanks to our heritage partner 'Phil-Hist Investments'.

Identity Unconfirmed, but believed to be from Central Azucarera de Bais in Bais City.

Either 58780 (#6) or 58779 (#7) of 1925.

Baldwin Locomotive Works.

Located: Circumferential Road (entrance to La Herencia Subd)

Photo: Brad Peadon

#7 - Bacolod Murcia Farmers Corp

On display in the new McDonalds 'NEXGEN' in Bacolod.

Photo: Brad Peadon

108 - Baldwin 52937 of 1920

Central Azucarera de La Carlotta.

Panaad Park - Bacolod

Note, close access is only possible for a few hours in the morning and afternoon.

Photo: Brad Peadon

 

#1 - Henchel 21646 of 1929.

Hawaiian-Philippine Sugar Company

Photo: Brad Peadon

#3 - Baldwin 52864 of 1920.

#4 - Baldwin 52865 of 1920.

#6 - Baldwin 52867 of 1920.

Hawaiian-Philippine Sugar Co

Which is which is currently unknown.

All currently stored.

Photo: Brad Peadon

#2 - Baldwin 52866 of 1920.

Hawaiian-Philippine Sugar Co

Believed to formerly be #5, as #2 was sold overseas.

Operational and used for tourism purposes.

Photo: Brad Peadon

 

#7 - Baldwin 60677 of 1928.

Hawaiian-Philippine Sugar Co

Operational and used for tourism purposes.

Photo: Brad Peadon

#9 - Lima 2759 (?) of 1914

ex Insular Lumber #5 (?)

Lopez Sugar Central - Fabrica

Stored on display at the height of the cement wall, seemingly amongst a lot of scrap metal.

Photo: Brad Peadon

#10 - Lima 3264 of 1924

ex Insular Lumber #8

Lopez Sugar Central - Fabrica

On display at the mill entrance.

Photo: Brad Peadon

#7 - Baldwin 58239 of 1925

ex Insular Lumber #7

Lopez Sugar Central - Fabrica

On display in Sagay (near Fabrica).
Personally felt that this was probably the best maintained and presented of the surviving steamers in the area. Other than the operational two.

Photo: Brad Peadon

The one that I missed due to time.

13-B - Baldwin 58473 of 1925.

On display at Victorias Mill.

Photo: Nigel Menzies

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Thank you:

John Browning and Nigel Menzies.

Hawaiian-Philippines Sugar Company

Railways of the Philippines by Reg Carter

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