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Showing posts with label Baldwin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Baldwin. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

HAWAIIAN-PHILIPPINES COMPANY - 2025 VISIT - PART 7 - LOCOSHED

 




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Hawaiian-Philippine Company 2025 

 Part 7 - The Loco Shed

In March of this year, we were incredibly fortunate to be warmly hosted for a visit to the historic Hawaiian-Philippine Company sugar mill in Silay City, about 28 minutes north of Bacolod in Negros Occidental, Philippines.

Unlike our somewhat impromptu visit in 2023, this time I opted for a more official approach. With the kind support and blessing of the company chairman, we were granted the opportunity to experience what turned out to be one of the most unforgettable moments in my 26 years of exploring the railways of the Philippines.

In this thrilling installment, we find ourselves back at the mill, with time to look through all the fascinating items residing in the loco shed.

If you wish to see the videos of the day, as well as a lot more Philippine content, check out our PRHS TV YouTube channel.

As I have a general interest in the sugar milling industry as a whole, and have been into a couple of Aussie ones, it was fascinating to finally have the opportunity for a better look at this wonderful and historic mill.

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So why 'SSR' on the side of the diesel locomotives?
Aussie railfans have joked that it stands for our 'Southern Shorthaul Railroad'. While the livery is also yellow and black, that's as close as they get to being the same :-)

 On the Hawaiian-Philippine Company (HPCo) sugar railway in Silay City, Negros Occidental, Philippines, the initials “SSR” seen on the sides of the diesel locomotives actually stands for Silay-Saravia Railway (originally Silay-Saravia Railway Cooperative). In the early 2000s, the mill’s own transport division was closed and a cooperative formed by local planters took over operation of the cane railway haulage. The coop’s name — Silay-Saravia Railway Cooperative — was used on the diesels, and over time the “Cooperative” was dropped in the paint scheme, leaving just SSR on the cab-side logos.


Above and two below.
#1 - Henchel 21646 of 1929.
Awaiting restoration.
Photos: Brad Peadon





Above and two below
Plymouth #17
Operational, but we need the builders number and date if anyone is able to help.
Photos: Brad Peadon




Above and below
Plymouth #16
6763 of 1970
Operational.
Photos: Brad Peadon



 View from the loco shed looking towards the yard.
Photo: Brad Peadon


 Cane truck 7418-7 sitting at the rear of the shed.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Mill track car (Speeder)
Awaiting restoration.
Photos: Brad Peadon


Above and five below.
#6 - Baldwin 52867 of 1920.
Under restoration.
Photos: Brad Peadon







Above and seven below.
#11 - Plymouth 6988 of 1973.
Unsure as to it's operational condition, it looked to be in the same spot it was during my 2023 visit.
Photos: Brad Peadon









#2 (ex #5) - Baldwin 22866 of 1920.
Operational and used for our tour on this day.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Above and four below.
#7 - Baldwin 60677 of 1928.
Used for special occasions involving the 'Don Papa Rum' company who I am told fund it's operation. I was told it was needing some sort of work at the time of my visit.
I did not look like it had seen use since our visit in 2023, which was the same year the 'Don Papa Rum' brand was purchased.
It is unknown if the locomotive will still figure in the plans of the new owner.
Photos: Brad Peadon





Don Papa Rum

Don Papa Rum is a premium Philippine rum brand created by entrepreneur Stephen Carroll, a former executive at Rémy Cointreau, who was inspired to start the company after visiting Negros Occidental—a region in the Philippines known as “Sugarlandia” for its abundant and high-quality sugarcane.
 Seeing an opportunity to craft a world-class rum rooted in the country’s rich sugar heritage, Carroll founded the Bleeding Heart Rum Company and launched Don Papa in 2012, first in Bacolod and then Manila. The rum is named after Papa Isio (Dionisio Magbuelas), a charismatic Negrense leader and revolutionary figure in the late 19th-century Philippine struggle against Spanish rule, whose legacy the brand evokes as part of its storytelling.
 Don Papa is made using molasses from local sugarcane and aged in American oak barrels for at least seven years, giving it a smooth, sweet profile with notes of vanilla, honey, and fruit.

Since its debut, Don Papa has expanded far beyond the Philippines, finding strong markets across Europe, Asia, and North America and becoming one of the country’s most recognisable spirit exports.
 Its distinctive packaging and storytelling helped fuel international interest, and by the early 2020s it was available in over 30 countries.
 In January 2023, global drinks giant Diageo agreed to acquire the Don Papa brand for an initial €260 million, a move aimed at bolstering its position in the growing premium rum category; the acquisition was completed in March of that year.

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Mill Chairman: Mr Paul Andrew Curran

Thank you sir so much for allowing my visit to your mill, and for ensuring a link to the amazing heritage of the sugar industry of the Philippines.

HR Division Manager: Ms Gloria Pasustento

For your wonderful help organising our visit.  

CoGen Head & Steam Loco Operation: Mr Rodeo Suating

Also to all the train operating division and the other mill staff. All who were so incredible.

Nhing Tin & Driver Chris Tablero
Kevin Long & Dave.
Management, train, mill, and security staff.


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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.
Photo: Brad Peadon




Builders number.
Photo: Brad Peadon



Needs filling up :-)
Photo: Brad Peadon




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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The mall security guard for providing the entertainment.





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