PACO CREEK BRIDGE

 

Been ferreting through the PRHS archive again and came across this information on the Paco Creek bridge ( Manila ) that was donated some time back.
This is one of many bridges that were part of the 'Northrail - Southrail Linkage Project' being done by 

'Hanjin Heavy Industries'.
We thank the person who made the donation (they wish to remain anonymous). 

Hope these are of interest. 

Happy to put more similar stuff up should there be interest.
We are always interested in hearing from anyone who would be willing to share any railway related paperwork of interest. We will respect any privacy requested.

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~~ ESPANA STATION ~~

A couple of shots showing Espana station in 2010 following all the squatter clearing and Hanjin's railway restoration work.

PRHS MEETING - October 5th 2009

Attending: Brad Peadon, Bill Sullivan

Apologies: Paul Hornby

PHOTO: Showing recent floods around Blumentritt - Thanks to Happosai.



Hi all,



Tonight we had the monthly meeting of the 'Philippine Railway Historical Society' in Sydney.



The largest hurdle brought up during the night was that of board attendance and interest, something that has been affected following the negativity recieved from the Philippines when we decided to change our name to assit in the need to show the separate nature of the two societies.


There seems to have been a boycott of sorts over our (well some of our) desire to still mostly assist the RIHSPI under current conditions. #



With the reduced amount of people here for the meeting there were only a few items discussed.



** Advertising in the United States has commenced with an advertisment seen in one major publication and word that it has also appeared in another.


Prior to the recent problem we were investigating some paid advertising which was to come out of our own pockets and not that of the society. This advertising would be in primary USA magazines where the most people will be found.



** We have had some contact with a major Philippine broadcaster, through and Australian agent, and this has been positive in nature.



** The research project continues apace. I have been mostly concentrating on the diesel era, with Bill Sullivan more the steam era. Paul has been busy getting married and attending to other projects in the Philippines.
When he returns he plans to help greatly with things. This will certainly take off a huge amount of the pressure that is on me.
The plan is to include research findings in the group magazine, along with anything else that is donated, for all to enjoy. To this end we are always on the lookout for copies of photos, sightings, trip reports and anything else of Philippine railway interest.



** Along Da Riles #3 is approaching completion. Having to compile this one mostly myself, plus a new baby, has put it behind a little.



** The possibility of another preservation project in the Philippines has come forth. This is still in its early days and we hope to be able to outline this more when, and if, things become a little more concrete.

Finally I thank everyone who have given their continued support.
The Philippine railway hobby is a small one, but together we can work to enjoy it more.

Regards
Brad Peadon

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# - On a personal note, I am still of the belief we should continue to offer continued support to the RIHSPI as well as any other official rail preservation/restoration project being completed in the Philippines.
There is a large non confidence feeling in certain parts of that societies board, but we should not use this as a reason to not support them, thus hurting other members and the people of the country themselves.
We MUST put the Philippines first!!! This is why we entered into this project in the first place.

**** AUSSIES - PLEASE HELP ****

Seeking Donations To Help People Affected By Philippine Floods!

I am helping to raise donations for the poor people affected by the huge floods in Manila.
Can you help with a donation, of any size?

Donations will be sent through the Pasalubong Food Store at 1073 Botany Road Mascot 2020 NSW Australia.

They can either be made direct to Pasalubong.

Please help those back in the Philippines when they need it most.

Railway related photos of the floods are few.

This one, taken by Mr Bicol, shows the area at Buendia on the 26th.

No doubt extensive damage has been done to new trackwork and that still awaiting attention.

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~~ THE DEMOLITION CONTINUES ~~

Almost looks like peak hour on an MRT station, however this is demolition work taking place along the PNR in Manila.

Photo taken by: Rupert Tanduc

~~ MORE NEW DMU SHOTS ~~

A selection more of Mithril Cloud's lovely shots.
Both are taken at Tayuman.

UGLY

OR

NOT?

The fact is PNR is entering a new era with the arrival of their first new railcar from Korea (the south one - now the rather psychotic northern version).
The RIHSPI group visited there on Sunday March 29th and MithrilCloud snapped this piccie of it.
President Arroyo will soon be braving a ride on the new beast.

Pandacan Sojourn

*** PANDACAN SOJOURN ***

As is so often the case with this blog, the following selection of photos are a result of a request for, well, photos.
This time it was for photographs showing the area around Pandacan.
These are what I have located in the catalogued selection thus far, although I know I have quite a few taken looking down on the bridge from the nearby road. I hope to locate those ones shortly.

Anyway I hope these are of interest.

Opposite Pandacan station in Feb 2007 - Brad Peadon
Demolition work had already commenced as part of the linkage project.

Pandacan station building in Feb 2007

The approach to the bridge from Pandacan station with just a couple of the friendly locals we encountered.

The bridge itself is an interesting old structure which once
opened to allow the passage of boats.
We are unsure when this operation ceased.

Hopefully these photographs were of interest.
If you require photos and information on other areas of the Philippine Railways please feel free to check out

ADOBO DOWNUNDER

OR

PHILIPPINE RAILWAYS SIG YAHOOGROUP

Linkage Project: Latest Piccies!

Hi all,
These latest photos of the Linkage project were taken by Mithril Cloud.

They show an incredible amount of work occuring here, while reports from Northrail seem to suggest work still remains stalled.

Major work is currently being undertaken at Buendia station. While progress has been slow, it will be a very different looking station when complete.

Pasay Road is also getting a major facelift from the platform up!

While this doesn't show any station rebuilding, it does show track work through the ground zero of 'Conspiracy Theories' Paco.
Right behind the photographer was the location where the embankment had collapsed causing trains to lurch dangerously to the side. It is unknown if this was fixed during the work.

Vito Cruz (Rebuild)

Again another big thanks to 'el dasik 001', this time for some recent shots of work at Vito Cruz station.

San Andres Station (First Piccies)

A huge THANKs to 'el dasik 001' for allowing us to show you these first shots of San Andres, a whole new station being constructed between Paco and Vito Cruz.
In the distance of the first shot you can just see the large block of units that is just south of Paco at the former junction for the line to Cavite.
Thanks for this very important update.

Railway Rebuild Update!

The below diagram outlines the stages for the rebuild and estimated costs.
Further details appear on the "PhilippineRailways' Yahoogroup.

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Squatter Removal.

In a bit of news that would not be a positive sign to all with an interest, reports are coming in of a vast reduction in the rate the squatters are being cleared from railway tracks in Manila.
It has been described by locals as being as slow as one shanty per week for the multi-story concrete ones.
This is all far removed from efforts last year that, until about October, was wiping out illegal lineside communities faster than a tornado wipes out cane crops. Earlier reports by PNR staff that the trains would cease in November for track rebuilding also have come to nothing.
It would be reasonable to assume that Gloria's aim for a 'Linkage Project' completion in 12 months is now an unrealistic possibility.

Brad