PHILIPPINE NATIONAL RAILWAYS

FLEET UPDATE

MARCH 2020

CLASS	#	YEAR	LIVERY	NOTES
900	902	1973	Blue/Red	Desco Engineering - Rebuild Ongoing
	906	1979	Blue/Red	Beyond Economical Repair
	911	1979	Blue/Red	Beyond Economical Repair
	913	1979	Blue/Red	Desco Engineering - Rebuild Ongoing
	914	1979	Blue/Red	Await repair
	915	1979	Blue/Red	Await Repair
	916	1979	Blue/Red	Await Repair
	917	1991	Orange	In Service
	918	1991	Blue/Red	In Service
	919	1991	Blue/Red	In Service
	920	1991	Blue/Red	Beyond Economical Repair
	921	1991	Blue/Red	In Service
	922	1991	Blue/Red	In Service
2500	2535	1979	Blue/Red	Allocated Manila - Non-Operational
	2538	1979	Blue/Gold	Allocated Naga - In Service
	2540	1979	Blue/Red	In Caloocan - Operational Status Unknown
5000	5001	1992	Blue/Red	Allocated Naga - In Service
	5002	1992	Blue/Red	Non-Operational
	5003	1992	Blue/Red	Allocated Naga - Non-Operational
	5004	1992	Blue/Red	Non-Operational
	5005	1992	Blue/Red	Non-Operational
	5006	1992	Blue/Red	Non-Operational
	5007	1992	Blue/Red	Non-Operational
	5008	1992	Blue/Red	Non-Operational
	5009	1992	Blue/Red	In Service, Allocate To Manila
	5010	1992	Red/Yellow	Beyond Economical Repair
TBC	TBC	2020	Orange	Under Construction - INKA Indonesia
	TBC	2020	Orange	Under Construction - INKA Indonesia
	TBC	2020	Orange	Under Construction - INKA Indonesia
				Compiled: Brad Peadon (March 2020)
				Philippine Railway Historical Society
				Corrections/Additions Are Welcome.

917 Sucat Station 2020 - Photo: Gabriel Gutierrez

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TAYUMAN LOCO SHED

Manila, Philippines - 2018

7B-40

7A-130

7C-98

MC-6366 - Photo Dave Carson

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Thank you to Enrico Aquino, Dave Carson and Bob Lyons for photos and documents appearing in this part of the series.
We have had many more similar documents donated to the PRHS. If there is any interest, we shall add them in future parts. Let me know.

Today was the start of a new era for the 'Philippine National Railways' with the surprise unveiling of the first locomotive in the new orange colour scheme.
There has been some talk of a new scheme during both of my two most recent visits, with many theories as to what that would be. However, no theory came close to the striking orange that 917 rolled out in today.
I believe the new locomotive from Indonesia, perhaps the DMU and loco hauled stock a well, will be arriving in this livery It also has me wondering if the paint stripped ROTEM DMU set will be making an appearance in the new livery as well.
We offer a BIG thank you to 'Philippine Railway Historical Society' reporter Mark Chua for bringing us the news, as we as the wonderful shots of her below.

Thanks to Mark Chua and PNR for helping with this news piece.

All above photos taken by Mark Chua.

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Recently, while cataloguing some of the 100,000 photos that make up my mess of an archive, I came across a number of shots from my earliest trips to the Philippines.
The greatest memories are from those taken in 1999, the very first time I visited the country. I still remember arriving there, having no idea of what it was going to be like.
Hobby wise, I only had a couple of notes mentioning Tutuban yard, Paco station and a rumoured workshop that was situated somewhere in Caloocan. I really knew nothing about the railways and, to be honest, never expected it would lead to both starting the 'Philippine Railway Historical Society' (PRHS), or that I would make some truly great friends.

  To this day I wish I took far more photos that trip. Those that I did take, both railway and otherwise, are all now a part of history, a time that has now greatly changed.
Over the next few weeks I shall place these photos up on our blog. Not all will be train related, but then, the PRHS has expanded it's scope well beyond just rail.

  From that very first day at Espana station in 1999, I knew I had found something special there. Two decades, and 12 visits, later and I am still pounding the cameras every time I go there, and still learning new things along the way.

I hope you enjoy this little series showcasing the earliest shots I took there.

916 - The original 908.

2542 was not long for this world. She had hauled her last train and was now awaiting her turn to receive the gas axe.

Still think this is the best livery the LRT1 1G sets ever wore.

RIP 2536

Back in 1999, the original Paco station had already been replaced by this temporary structure just a short distance south. This replacement was nothing near as impressive as the original and would again be replaced by a third 

station half way between the initial two.
The curve where this temporary station is seen, is actually right where the junction was for the former line to Cavite. Very little of this former branch exists today, save for some bridge piers and a station building at the former terminus.

More Photos Coming Soon.

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The 'Philippine Railway Historical Society' has just released its latest publication, the third edition of the regular locomotive update. As always, it is freely available to interested railfans and researchers.

This issue has been expanded to start covering all diesel locomotives that have run on the 'Manila Railroad' and 'Philippine National Railways'.
It also covers the Panay Railway for the first time.
Version #4 should see that expansion continue, while work will soon commence on  the MRT/LRT update, for release in coming months.
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Remember, if you have any pre-2000 PNR diesel locomotive photos, sightings, documents, stories or trivia, please email us as we would like to add it to future publication to benefit everyone who loves the railways of the Philippines.

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CALOOCAN RAILWAY WORKSHOPS

VIDEO SURVEY - DECEMBER 2018

 With the future of the historic Caloocan Workshops under a cloud due to pending redevelopment, the 'Philippine Railway Historical Society' was generously granted permission to visit to photographically record the buildings.

  We would like to thank PNR General Manager Jun Magno and his team at the 'Philippine National Railways' for allowing us the honour to record this for history.
Railway heritage is something new to the Philippines and, despite a few setbacks from people with personal agendas, it is wonderful to again be raising awareness, and making a tangible difference, yet again.

  The railway history of the Philippines is worth fighting for.

Below is a two part special for 'Philippine Railway Historical Society TV' covering these amazing workshops back in December 2018.

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Caloocan Video Survey Pt 1

Caloocan Video Survey Pt 2

Lets save history for future Filipino generations.

TUTUBAN STATION

Manila, Philippines - 21-12-2018

A selection of shots taken during a pre-Christmas visit to Manila's
main railways station.

919 arrives with the commuter service from Alabang.

922 prepares to depart with the next commuter service to Alabang. After she departs, yard shunter 5009 will shunt out the empty carriages of the service prior.

There is no doubting that the 900 class is a great looking loco. Recently the second lot of the class have gone in for rebuild, something that should extend their lives greatly.

'Philippine Railway Historical Society' handing out the 20th anniversary magazine to train staff at Tutuban. This special issue was printed and donated freely to those in the Philippines with an interest.
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