Monday, July 22, 2024

LRT2 DEPOT VISIT - 2010 - PART 2

 


Again we return to 2010 as the process of going through all the photos of that trip continues.

During this trip, the PRHS was lucky to have been granted permission to inspect the LRT2 depot in Santolan (Pasig, Metro Manila).

The inspection took us through the yard, workshop, and control room. It was a very interesting look behind the scenes of this busy elevated Manila railway.

This is the first of a two part series looking at this important location on the day of our visit.

The LRT2 opened from Santolan to Recto in 2003, the extended to Antipolo in 2001.

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We were invited to inspect car 2044 which was undergoing maintenance inside the LRT2 workshop.
Photos: Brad Peadon




Drivers cab of 2044.
Photos: Brad Peadon






Thanks to the LRT2 team for making us so welcome.
Special thanks to Lyn (purple top) for arranging both this visit, and our LRT1 visit in 2011.
Photos: Brad Peadon




Car 2025 of Set 7.
Photos: Brad Peadon







Car 2020 of Set 5.
Photos: Brad Peadon




Cars 2019 and 2020 of Set 5.
Photos: Brad Peadon


Set 16 near Santolan station.
Photos: Brad Peadon


Set 11 inside the workshop.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Set 7 inside the workshop.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Set 5 inside the workshop.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Set 3 inside the workshop.
Photos: Brad Peadon



I hope this series covering the LRT2 depot was as riveting for you as it was for us.

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Video Above: MRT3 at Mandaluyong.


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Lyn (LRT2), MrX, Nhing, and Onyo.


LRT2 Management & Staff.
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Monday, July 15, 2024

2010: RANDOM ROLLINGSTOCK - PART 2

 




Howdee, and welcome to the 25th year of the 'Philippine Railway Historical Society', a celebration of a quarter century of existence.
We will be looking back on those 25 years later on in the year, but most of this year will be spent looking back on our massive 2010 visit.
Due to the huge variety of photos taken during the 2010 trip, we will be separating the different subjects into various posts over the next 12 months. 

Locomotives - Rollingstock - Infrastructure
Railcars

This post marks the second installment of random rolling stock photographs taken in 2010. Interestingly, while back home I've always been more interested in locomotives, infrastructure, and to some extent railcars, my time in the Philippines has sparked a growing fascination with rolling stock. I've set myself the goal of capturing photos of every surviving piece since 2004.

Occasionally, more historic rolling stock makes appearances on our blog or in discussions on our main members forum.

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Former Japanese carriages NR-02 (and NR-03) needing some TLC at the Caloocan Railway Workshops in Manila.
Photo: Brad Peadon


NR-07 also in the Caloocan Railway Workshops in Manila.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Two more NR class inside the Caloocan Railway Workshops. NR-06 above, and NR-04 below.
Photo: Brad Peadon



12-801 is a restaurant carriage from Japan.
Caloocan Workshops.
Photo: Brad Peadon


7A-2014 has arrived at Tutuban station.
Photo: Brad Peadon


The beaten ends of 7A-2006 and 7A-2014 as they approach the end of their service life.
Yes, the type were still in use at this time.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Above and below.
NR-09 also in the Caloocan Railway Workshops in Manila.
Photo: Brad Peadon



Inside 7A-2029 (Japanese 12-374) as we prepare to depart the 'now' closed Espana station.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Above and Below.
7C-114 (Baggage / Power Car) in Tutuban yard.
Photo: Brad Peadon



BC-682, probably in use as accommodation, in Tutuban yard.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Six images showing tanker car TF-71.
Photo: Brad Peadon




Note the 'H' on both ends of the underframe.
This was placed on a number of items that were earmarked to be kept for heritage preservation.
Photo: Brad Peadon




BC-508 out the back of the Tayuman locomotive shed..
Photo: Brad Peadon


BC-526 in Tutuban yard.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Hitachi Crane in Tutuban yard..
Photo: Brad Peadon


FL-574 with a load of old rails in Tutuban yard.
Photo: Brad Peadon
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The videos above showcase the old Caloocan Workshops, an integral part of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) infrastructure, which first opened its doors in 1906. Since its inception, this facility has played a pivotal role in the maintenance, repair, and construction of rolling stock, crucially supporting the operations of the railway network in the Philippines, especially in the greater Manila area.

Over the years, the workshops have adapted to meet the evolving needs of the PNR, making significant contributions to the development and upkeep of the country's railway infrastructure. However, with the gradual reduction of the railway system's scale, the prominence of the Caloocan Workshops has also diminished.

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MrX, Nhing, and Onyo.
Tanggol Lao (PNR)

Philippine National Railways Management & Staff.
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I asked for a socket set. 
Sadly it was misunderstood and I got a set of socks. 
I can't even get my toes in the 10mm.





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