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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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Monday, November 3, 2025

2011: LRT1 BACLARAN DEPOT VISIT - PART 3

 


2011: Baclaran LRT1 Depot Visit

Part 3

Again we return to the less toxic railfan year of 2011 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 LRT1 depot in Pasay City, 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.

Manila's Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) is the oldest rapid transit system in Southeast Asia, inaugurated in December 1984. Spanning approximately 19.65 kilometers (12.21 miles), it serves as a vital transportation link across Metro Manila, connecting the cities of Quezon City, Caloocan, Manila, Pasay, and Parañaque. The line operates on an elevated route with 20 stations, facilitating efficient travel through some of the most densely populated areas in the region. 

The LRT-1 was developed to address the escalating traffic congestion in Metro Manila. Initially envisioned as a street-level railway, the government opted for an elevated system to minimize disruption to existing roadways and ensure smoother traffic flow. Construction commenced in 1981, and the first segment, from Central Terminal to Monumento, began operations in May 1985.

 Over the years, the line has undergone various expansions and upgrades to meet the growing demands of commuters. A significant development is the Cavite Extension, which aims to extend the line further south, enhancing connectivity and alleviating traffic in the southern parts of Metro Manila. 

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2G 1113 inside the workshop.
Photo: Brad Peadon


1G class leader 1001 inside the workshop.
Photo: Brad Peadon


1G 1024 also receiving attention.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Looking northwards through the workshop building.
Photo: Brad Peadon


3G 1205 inside the workshop.
Photo: Brad Peadon


1G sisters 1022 and 1012 inside the workshop.
Photo: Brad Peadon


1G 1042 sits out in the yard awaiting it's next call to service.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Above and below'
1G 1037 withdrawn due to damage as a result of the 2000 Rizal Day bombing. It is believed to now be scrapped.
Photo: Brad Peadon



1G 1054 out in the depot yard.
Photo: Brad Peadon


2G 1101 likewise out in the depot yard.
Photo: Brad Peadon


2G 1109 wearing advertising for the local telecommunication company Globe.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Lynn (middle) and two other LRT ladies who we met on the day.
Photo: Brad Peadon


1G 1013 likewise out in the depot yard.
2011 Roosevelt accident victim and had been scrapped by the time of our 2022 LRT update.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Where they keep the fleet clean.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Above and below.
Despite appearances, this isn't part of the 3G class leader.
It was a mockup.
Photos: Brad Peadon



2G 1108 in the depot yard.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Rizal Day victim 1037 next to 1003.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Above and below.
The LRT1 control room. Note the track diagram that allows them to know where each operating set is currently at.
Photos: Brad Peadon




Above and below.
Two more sets receiving some TLC.
Photo: Brad Peadon




Tracks Local Warehouse.
I was recently told that this building has since been replaced.
Photo: Brad Peadon

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Lyn, Jen and others (LRT1), MrX, Onyo, Zeny, Kuya .
Mark Chua (PNR)
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