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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.

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Showing posts with label INKA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label INKA. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

CC300 20 02 LOCO TRIAL

 


December 30th, 2020, proved to be a very historic day on the 'Philippine National Railways (PNR)', when their new locomotive 'C300 20 02' did a trial from Tutuban to Alabang.

  According to PNR, the "locomotive is doing load gauge testing as a precondition to its validation run to ensure that the new fleet is within the track gauge and that there will be no obstruction at level crossings".

The CC300 (Philippines 9000 class) are a product of
PT INKA in Indonesia, who have delivered three units, along with 16 coaches, for use on metro services in Manila.













Aldriene Mabale took the following two shots as the locomotive past Sucat.



The above shots were taken by Mark Chua 
and Aldriene Mabale.
The copyright for all images remains with the photographers and permission must be sourced if you desire to use them elsewhere.
Please respect the original photographers and their generosity in allowing us to share the images.
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Sunday, July 12, 2020

Photo Comp June 2020


Railway Stations
I was so happy to see some wonderful entries in the first 'Philippine Railway Historical Society' photographic competition.
The competition was an experiment, mostly to bring something new to the group during these dark virus times that have greatly slowed our hobby and heritage plans in Manila.
It is expected that the photographic competition will be bi-monthly and we welcome ideas for future topics.
Below we have the first, second and, multiple, third winners. I've also included some other 
shots that stood out.
Thank you to everyone who contributed.


WINNER: Mark Chua
With the most votes, this photo of a new INKA DMU at Alabang station.
Am happy to see PNR's newest attracting so many likes.

2nd Place: Jared
A very interesting look at the old San Pedro station.


There were numerous photos in 3rd place.
These are shown below.

Canteen LRT station.
I like this due to the imagination, and humour, that lead to it's inclusion.
Photo: Klarence Paul M Pitoc


Tutuban
Photo:Mark Leus Masangcay


I am wrapped to see the following two photos, primarily because Hondagua is my favourite Filipino railway location. The yard was huge and, most interestingly, had a large triangle that served the local flour mill.
The mill still exists, but sadly it no longer uses rail.
Jessie's photo shows the station when it still had the awning and roof.
Photo: Jessie Javier



Beautiful Hondagua, looking towards Manila, with the sea to your right.
Photo: Klarence Paul M Pitoc


The impressive Legaspi station at the end of the line in Bicol.
Photo: Ej Cel


921 and an INKA DMU at Tutuban.
Photo: Dirk Paul Celoso


INKA and ROTEM DMUs meet at Tutuban.
Photo: Mark Leus Masangcay


Finally, I want to add a couple of others that I feel should get a mention.
Please note that these are in 'no order' other than the file name when saved.

There is so much to love about this shot.
The station, while being quite big in size, is literally dwarfed by the huge maze of roads, on so many levels, above. The fact that it is a night shot, makes it even more impressive.
Photo: Regi Teopi


A very imaginative photo showing a ticket with a 1G vehicle in the original livery, with a real one at Tayuman station behind.
Mark sent in a few of these showing various operators, all of which I hope to use in a future MRT/LRT status update.
Photo: Mark Leus Masangcay


Wow!!!!
That is all I can say about this night shot of the original Tutuban station. I think we all dream of this once again being the main station.
Photo: Mark Leus Masangcay


A great general view of a modern day PNR station (Sucat), taken by a local fan who I know has great pride in his station.
Photo: Aldriene Mabale


While not a photo, I have long loved the artistic 
talent of Fremel.
Artwork: Fremel Bernal


A wonderful photo, taken at an angle that really portrays the new INKA DMU in a powerful way, thus reducing the impact of the usually overpowering freeway above.
Photo: Guillermo Karlo Angelo Juan III



.Thank you to everyone who contributed to the June photographic competition.
There is no doubt that the photographic talent in the Philippines is getting better and better.
All members of the 'Philippine Railway Historical Society', and sister group 'Philippine Association of Rail Enthusiasts (PARE)' are invited to join in with future competitions.
NOTE: Winners are judged based on the amount of likes (or similar), so everyone is encouraged to vote for their favorites.
HOWEVER: All Philippine photos are great and I consider every photographer there to be a winner.









Monday, March 30, 2020

NEW DMUS ARRIVING
AT TUTUBAN

Part 3 - After Daylight Breaks

Thanks to PRHS Roving Reporter
Mark Chua

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Sunday, March 29, 2020

PHILIPPINE NATIONAL RAILWAY'S
LOOK WHAT ELSE HAS ARRIVED!

Edited: 23:34 (20:34 Manila Time)  29/03/2020
Check back for more updates.

We are, again, very proud to be able to show Philippine railway supporters some more photos of the third shipment of brand new DMUs. 
Even more capacity for PNR passenger services.

Be ready to see them busy riding the rails soon.

Maraming salamat to all in the Philippines who have made these new railcars.

Terima kasih to INKA of Indonesia for your terrific work.

If wishing to share, which you are very welcome to do, please share via the website URL and not 'Rising Philippine' style.






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Tuesday, March 24, 2020

PHILIPPINE NATIONAL RAILWAY'S

NEW SWITCHERS ARE HERE!

Edited: 15:23 (12:23 Manila Time)  25/03/2020

We are, again, very proud to be able to show Philippine railway supporters some more photos of the new shunting locomotives that have just arrived in the Philippines (Port of Manila). 
It is believed that they will be used to relieve the current road switchers (shunters for my fellow Aussies) on yard duties.
That being the 5000 and remaining 2500 classes. Those operating are expected to go into mainline work, mostly perway in nature.

Be ready to see them busy riding the rails soon.

Maraming salamat to all in the Philippines who have made these new locomotives possible.

Terima kasih to INKA of Indonesia for your terrific work.

If wishing to share, which you are very welcome to do, please share via the website URL and not 'Rising Philippine' style.



This post may be updated with extra 
information in coming days.
Stay tuned.