It's getting near on a decade and a half ago that my friend David and I travelled on down to Naga for a few days.
Down there we were to catch up with fellow Aussie mate Paul, inspect the line to Legaspi, ride the Bicol Commuter, and have a good explore of Naga station and yard.
Such is the size of Naga, this posting is over two parts. Even more if you include all the other station visits to come.
The future of this important yard is in doubt with the proposed 'South Long Haul Project' including plans to put Naga station outside of the main city to ease congestion and ease curvature.
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Naga Railway Station, located in Naga City in the Bicol region of the Philippines, has a significant history tied to the development of transportation in the country.
The station was established as part of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) system, which was originally operated by the Manila Railway Company (MRC) in the early 1920. Naga served as a crucial hub for travelers and goods moving between the Bicol Peninsula and Manila.
Over the years, the Naga Railway Station became vital to the local economy, connecting the region with major cities and providing an important mode of transportation. However, like many other railway systems in the Philippines, the Naga station experienced a decline in service during the late 20th century, particularly with the rise of road transportation.
Today is operates services north to Sipocot, and south down to Legaspi.
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Above and below.
Philippine National Railways - Real Estate Department
Regional Office
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Filtrack era signage on the station fence.
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PNR Road side of the Naga station building.
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Main entrance to the current Naga station.
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Above and below.
Poor old 7C-105 has sure seen better days.
She was still sitting there when I visited in 2022.
Believed to be a 1974 product built by Kisha and Alna of Japan.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Modified boxcar BC-517.
It wasn't still present when I visited in 2022. Probably one of the rumoured boxcar scrapping's that is supposed to have happened a few years back
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Above and two below.
7C-45 'Naga Rerailment Dormitory'.
Believed built in 1956.
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Above and below.
BC-557 in a Filtrack livery.
Still existed in 2022, but had greatly deteriorated with trees and growth slowly hiding it.
The 2022 visit will appear in a future posting.
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Above and two below.
Various forms on display around the Naga shed.
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Team Naga in the shed.
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Above and two below.
Caboose FCD-17.
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Above and three below.
USA-19440 Fuel tank car.
PNR tanker coding unknown.
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CAR-5 (formerly 7A-2009)
Believed to be built in 1977.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Flat car with concrete sleepers.
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Rail entry into Naga shed at the Manila end.
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A leg of the Naga Triangle.
This leg is clearly seen near the bottom of the two maps at the start.
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From the workshop area looking back towards Manila.
Very far right is the mainline to Legaspi, the two middle ones enter the workshop/yard area, while far left leads to the triangle shown in previous image.
Very far right is the mainline to Legaspi, the two middle ones enter the workshop/yard area, while far left leads to the triangle shown in previous image.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Rail dolly, possibly used with the Buda cars.
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Naga Original Station Area
The previous station still exists across PNR Road behind the current station. It is worth a look as it retains many relics from the past.
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Wire grill still carrying the 'Manila Railroad' initials.
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1959 would seem to signify the opening of a new station gateway built for the old station going of the plaque below.
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Another 'Manila Railroad' memory.
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Above and three below.
An lovely wall that front PNR Road near the old station.
Featuring the 'Manila Railroad Company' name, logo, and a passenger train hauled by one of the old General Electric cab units.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Interesting to note the date of 1956, being three years prior to the 1959 of the entrance gate.
The current station appears to have opened in 2009, so not long prior to this visit.
Photo: Brad Peadon
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MrX, Nhing, Paul Hornby and Onyo.
PNR Management & Staff.
PNR Naga Division.
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Philippine Association of Rail Enthusiasts
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