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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.
If it sounds interesting, come join in the fun of the oldest, and most diverse, group dedicated to Philippine railways and other transport.
We look forward to meeting you.

If you have a question Philippine railway related, just drop us a line, maybe we can help.
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Friday, August 15, 2025

A GUIDE TO PHILIPPINE TRANSPORT WEBSITES & GROUPS! V2 (Updated 27-11-2025)

Welcome to the second version (V2) of the 'PRHS Guide To Philippine Transport Websites & Groups'.

V2 has been much expanded as we work our way (yeah there will be more updates) towards a very comprehensive guide for all things Philippine railway and transport related.

A thank you to those who answered my recent call and sent in suggested inclusions, most of which have been included in this update.
Regretfully, due to personal and other reasons a couple could not be included. But may be in future updates.

Anyway, if you wish others to be included feel free to private message me.

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Version 2 - August 2025

If I had a Peso for every transport-related question I've received about the Philippines over the last 26 years, I'd have a pretty solid travel fund by now. It all started back in 1999, when I first visited the country. What began as a curiosity soon evolved into something much bigger — the creation of what would eventually become the Philippine Railway Historical Society.

Back then, my goal was simple: spark interest in Philippine transport — particularly the railways — connect with like-minded people, and foster a spirit of friendship among enthusiasts.

Over the years, despite the efforts of a few who’ve tried their best to undermine what we've built, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed being part of this community. The journey has allowed me to contribute meaningfully to the hobby I love, while meeting some truly fascinating individuals along the way.

These days, our interests span far beyond trains. Don’t get me wrong — I still love a good loco spotting session — but there’s so much more to Philippine transport. From jeepneys to buses, ferries to planes, and everything in between, there are vibrant communities and pages out there dedicated to every niche.

We’re lucky to have a wealth of groups and websites brimming with quality information. And it's about time I pulled together a comprehensive list of recommended sources — the kind of places we turn to regularly, and ones we’re happy to stand behind.

So, whether you're asking about train schedules, ferry routes, or historic rail models, this list will help steer you in the right direction. It’s not exhaustive — I’m sure there are plenty more out there — but it’s a great place to start.

Below is a comprehensive listing of locations to find some great Philippine information!

You're welcome.



Our original and main group. News - History - Photos - Information - Friendship.
The Philippines longest running railfan group.

Our original and main page. News - History - Photos - Information - Friendship.
The Philippines longest running railfan group.

Our group specialising in the sugar tramways/industry on Negros and Panay.
Also including the lumber railways, and islands of Cebu, Leyte, and Mindanao.
Join to learn more about these fascinating rail operations and news.

Philippine Railway Historical Society TV
The home of all our Philippine related railway videos.

Aiming to promote common user railways of the past and future on Panay.
Originally started by my late friend Kuya Eduard Labadia. 

Specialising in the PNR 900 class locomotive. News - History - Photos - Information - Friendship.

Operated by the PRHS for the Lucena Rail Heritage Group.

News and information based on the railway station at Sucat in Manila.
Both the real (original at level) one and the thing they are building above.

Philippine Association of Railway Enthusiasts
Not actually a PRHS group, but our only official sister group.
Philippine based group sharing all our interests and values.
Working together to achieve more.



Philippine's iconic Jeepney. News - History - Photos - Information - Friendship.
Covering only the traditional jeepney types of different areas.

Covering Philippine Transportation. News - History - Photos - Information - Friendship.
Road / Sea / Air Transportation - (See our main group for rail).

PRHS: Philippine/Australia Aviation
For aviation fans of the Philippines and Australia.
News - Photos - History



Local railway history group.

Local Philippine history group which includes some rail content.

Covering all transport models in the Bicol region, including some rail.

Railways of the Philippines 
General Philippine railway group. Regular posts, but often has some that are off topic.
Group disappeared around June 25th 2025

Removed due to mismanagement for which we wont be responsible.


PNR Officials and Employees  - Past & Present
 Regular railway posts of various types. Co-moderated by me.

Occasional railway posts, mostly by myself. Spam posts creeping in unchecked.

Large group that seems to have been abandoned for a couple of years.
Lots of photos and information still to be found there.

Railfans of the Philippines
Group appears to be a bit discriminatory with who's posts are allowed
so are not recommended and thusly not linked here.
But a search will find it.

Railfans of MRR/PNR
Recently disappeared following reports of intellectual property theft.

Regular posts, mostly of transit related questions.

Very occasional posts of Philippine railway content.








For modellers (traditional and virtual) of any transport and scenery
around the Philippines.



Coming Soon

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Thanks to everyone who positively contributes to making the transport hobby in the Philippines a fun, vibrant, and growing one.
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Thursday, August 14, 2025

2010: PHILIPPINE NATIONAL RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE PT3



The Infrastructure Series Continues.

PNR Infrastructure: A 2010 Time Capsule Brought to You by Sweat, Rain, and Questionable Life Choices

Ah, the Philippine National Railways — where the clackety-clack of the tracks meets the soothing chaos of Metro Manila traffic. This mediocre excuse for a gallery is a collection of railway infrastructure shots taken way back in 2010, before everything started morphing into sleek glass, steel, and whatever else the modern world insists on using these days. Back when things had character. Or at least rust. Lots and lots of rust.

Yes, dear readers, these images weren’t just plucked from the comfort of an air-conditioned SUV with a selfie stick. Oh no. They were earned. Braved traffic that seemed to operate on its own laws of physics, danced between jeepneys like a contestant on a low-budget game show, and endured both the baking tropical sun and torrential downpours — sometimes within the same hour. All for the noble purpose of capturing signals, bridges, stations, and whatever track-related thing happened to be nearby before they got unceremoniously replaced with “progress.”

You’ll find a beautifully random mix of guff here — because let’s be honest, there was no master plan. From old (and sadly rebuilt) stations that have seen more ghosts than trains lately, to trackwork that may or may not pass any modern safety standards, it's a visual tour through a PNR that was charming, gritty, and wonderfully inconsistent back at the time.

So, if you're the kind of person who prefers nostalgia with a side of oxidized metal, you’re in the right place. Feast your eyes. Or at least squint politely.

You’re welcome.

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The main entrance to the Tutuban railway station.
Note above the doorway is the short lived Filtrack livery of the era.
Photos: Brad Peadon


Above and two below.
Our 2010 'Philippine Railway Historical Society' railfans day saw us have a stopover at the modernized Blumentritt station.
That structure above is the LRT1 station of the same name.
Last photos I saw had all the track through here gone. Not sure if the station is still there, as they have been removing some of those.
Photos: Brad Peadon





Interesting board inside the Caloocan Railway Workshops.
I wonder how many of those employees are still there in 2025?
Photos: Brad Peadon




East wall of the Tayuman loco shed.
Photos: Brad Peadon

Outside the Tayuman loco shed.
Photos: Brad Peadon

Sipocot railway station (Bicol Region) after the arrival of the Bicol Commuter from Naga.
Photos: Brad Peadon



 Lineside dwellings at Sipocot.
Photos: Brad Peadon


 A very interesting shape for a sleeper.
Photos: Brad Peadon



 Dwarf signal in Tutuban that I can't recall ever seeing work.
Photos: Brad Peadon


 Looking south from the second Paco station (see below).
The former Cavite line used to junction here, running through where all those unit blocks now are.
Photos: Brad Peadon


 Above and below.
The second Paco station had been replaced by a third and was in the process of being demolished.
In the lower shot you can see the orange Filtrack era orange awning of the new station, and beyond that the original station is where the failed construction work is seen.
Photos: Brad Peadon



 There was a temporary southbound platform on the right side where the Paco station sign is seen. It was totally removed before the second station building thats just visible at left.
Photos: Brad Peadon


 Above and below.
Two more shots of the former (2nd) Paco station location.
If you search the site you will find photos of it I took in 1999 when operational.
Photos: Brad Peadon




 Above and three below.
The extremely busy Pedro Gil Street crossing.
Photos: Brad Peadon




Above and below.
The site of the original Paco station, a beautiful building that has been trashed over the years despite many plans to revitalize it.
Photos: Brad Peadon



Above and three below.
The AH26 highway crossing at Calauag is Quezon Province.
Photos: Brad Peadon






Above and three below.
Pamplona station are area surrounding.
Photos: Brad Peadon



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