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Welcome one and all to the 'Philippine Railway Historical Society' blogsite. This site was set up to share photos, historical pieces, comment and virtually anything else pertaining to transportation in the Philippines, with a special emphasis on rail. Occasional we vary from topic, but this is the less serious side of the hobby shining through - cause sometimes, in this miserable and uptight world, we just take ourselves a little too seriously.
Since 1999, the Philippine Railway Historical Society has regularly published items, FOR FREE, of railway interest on our PRHS Website. These include locomotive, rollingstock and transit updates, as well as our occasional magazine, 'Along Da Riles'.
 Our interest base has grown over the years with our main Facebook railway group expanding to include groups interested in other Philippine Transport, modelling of Philippine transport and even a group for Philippine railfans interested in overseas railways.
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Tuesday, October 29, 2024

#2 PAMPANGA SUGAR DEV CORP - RIVERBANKS MALL 2010

 

 


This steam locomotive on display at Riverbanks Mall in Marikina is a historic reminder of the Philippines' sugar industry railway heritage. This locomotive, a Baldwin-built steam engine, is a classic representation of early 20th-century steam trains that once operated in the country. Baldwin Locomotive Works, an American manufacturer, produced many of the engines used in the Philippine sugar industry during that era.

  The locomotive was placed as a static display to honor the legacy of rail travel in the Philippines, where steam trains played a significant role in connecting various regions before diesel and electric trains took over.

 It’s popular among visitors for photos, especially because of its vintage design and the nostalgia it evokes. However, the security guard on the day seemed unconcerned about such interest, preferring to try to chase off the man with a dangerous camera.

 The locomotive is not operational but serves as an educational piece, giving people a chance to appreciate the machinery that was central to Philippine transport history.

  If you're interested in steam train history or railway memorabilia, this display is worth visiting to get a sense of the past railway era in the Philippines.

It is one of four known preserved steam locomotives in the Metro Manila area, and possibly the most easily accessed at this time.

Built For: Pampanga Sugar Development Company

Builder: Baldwin Locomotive Works (USA)

Build #: 60506

Year: 1928

Arrangement: 2-6-0


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Rear of locomotive #2
Photo: Brad Peadon


The just visible security guard spotted me, thus leading to us both walking around and around the locomotive while I got these images.
He eventually caught up to me and issued the usual 'you're not allowed to' instructions.
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Builders number.
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Needs filling up :-)
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The driver must be having a rest break.
Photo: Brad Peadon






It was election time, with the headquarters of Bayani Fernando and Richard Gordon seen behind the locomotive.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Inside the cab area.
Photo: Brad Peadon




A recent Google Streetscape image shows that a good bit of landscaping has taken place since my photos were taken. Looks better I guess, but now makes clear photos complicated at best.
Photo: Brad Peadon

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Tuesday, October 22, 2024

LIGAO STATION - 2010

 




Ligao Railway Station is located in Ligao City, Albay, in the Bicol Region of the Philippines. It is part of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) South Main Line to Legaspi. The station primarily serves Ligao City and nearby towns, making it an important hub for local travelers.

The station has a history linked to the expansion of PNR’s railway services toward the southern parts of Luzon. Over the years, operations at Ligao station have been sporadic due to various challenges, such as natural disasters like typhoons and flooding, which have affected the railway infrastructure in the region. Despite these setbacks, there are continuous efforts to revive the train services, and Ligao station remains one of the operational stops in the Bicol region.

The station itself has a simple architectural design, typical of rural railway stations in the Philippines. As part of PNR’s broader modernisation and rehabilitation projects, there are plans to upgrade the services in the Bicol region. These efforts aim to restore regular long-distance train service, potentially bringing more connectivity to Ligao through an enhanced railway network.

On this trip, we spent most of the day aboard the Bicol Commuter train, traveling from Naga to Sipocot in the north, then heading south through Naga to Ligao, before making our return journey north. The crew had a layover in Ligao, giving us ample time to explore and take photos around the station and nearby streets.

Although the iconic Mayon Volcano is usually visible from the station, the weather that day didn’t cooperate. It wasn’t until 2022 that I finally managed to capture a "sort of" shot of the famous landmark from here. Even then, the view was far from ideal.




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Tobgon River Bridge on the outskirts of Ligao.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Approaching Ligao station at the end of our journey from Sipocot and Naga.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Points at the Manila end of the two road yard.
Photo: Brad Peadon


If the weather was favourable you would see the famous Mayon Volcano in the distance. If you look closely you can just make it out amongst all that mist. 
Photo: Brad Peadon


Landing at Ligao station.
At the time, this was the southernmost operational part of the Legaspi line. Trains have since return to the terminus.
Photo: Brad Peadon


918 wearing the shortlived Filtrack livery.
White was a questionable choice for a locomotive, but it was a huge departure from the normal designs of the past.
Photo: Brad Peadon




918 begins to run around the train before the crew take a crib break.
Photo: Brad Peadon




While not in the centre of the main business area, the area around the station was always bustling with activity.
Photo: Brad Peadon



Having run around, 918 couples up to the CAR-1 end of the train.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Above and below.
Paul Hornby of the former PRHS (Naga Chapter) takes photos of the commuter train before departing.
Photo: Brad Peadon






Taking advantage of some shade while awaiting departure time.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Locals watching the activity outside the station.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Patiently awaiting the train to leave for Naga and Sipocot.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Me with ol mate David Xuereb for hitching a ride back on 918.
We used to chase trains everywhere in the days of old, but this was the first of two trips to the Philippines together.
Photo: Brad Peadon


CAR-4 A former Japanese coach that became a donation to the Philippine National Railways.
Photo: Brad Peadon


CAR-3.
Photo: Brad Peadon


CAR-1.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Train scenes don't come much more tropical looking.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Back in the cab of 918 and about to depart.
Photo: Brad Peadon

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