The second locomotive on our Negros visit last year was #7 from the former 'Bacolod Murcia Millers Corp' mill in Bacolod.
Before the trip, I was researching where to find this one.
The last report I had was it was situated on the site of the former mill which is believed to have closed in 1987*.
As always, I was consulting Google Earth and Streetscape looking for clues as to where I would find it on arrival in the city.
However, there has been a lot of development going on in the mill area and I was near to giving up when I noticed a McDonalds in the distance.
Given that Maccas here in Australia often have rail items on display, I took a punt and e-strolled down the road for a look.
It was challenging to see at the time, the streetscape image being older, and the train located under some type of tent. However, the distinctive large cab side #7 was seen in the distance and confirmed where it was to be found.
Among the statically preserved steamers observed during this visit, #7 stood out as one of the best preserved.
It is sometimes referred to as the world's only dessert train. 😆
Further information, details, and corrections are very much welcome.
* According to Reg Carter's 'Railways Of The Philippines'.
However, I have seen it said to have been 2019, while Wikipedia says early 1990s.
However, I have seen it said to have been 2019, while Wikipedia says early 1990s.
Can anyone confirm which is correct?
Locomotive #: 7 (formerly 6?)
Builder: Vulcan Iron Works.
Build #: ?
Year: ?
Wheels: 0-6-0TT
Mill: Bacolod Murcia Milling Corp
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View of BMMC #7 from the McDonalds at Bacolod.
Photo: Brad Peadon
#7 appears on both cab sides. What appears to be the number 6 is underneath.
A change in number at some stage?
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Some other railway items also form part of the display.
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Marking the Megaworld development over what was previously the mill property.
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Inside the driver's cab of BMMC #7.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Above and below.
The dessert carriage inside and out.
Unsure if the underframe was previously used for something else.
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Underneath the displayed wholestick truck.
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There is quite a good display to go along with the locomotive showing the process of harvesting the cane and loading it onto the cane truck.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Above and below.
The dessert carriage once again.
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Bacolod Murcia Millers Corp #7.
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Bacolod Murcia Millers Corp #7 with the beautiful Upper East House behind.
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Bacolod Murcia Millers Corp #7.
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How the rear of the dessert carriage looks.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Contributing to the local economy following a hot half hour of cane train photography.
Photo: Brad Peadon
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I phoned the wife earlier and asked if she wanted me to pick up Fish and Chips on the way home from work, but she just grunted at me...
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I think she still regrets letting me name the twins.
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