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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.
 If it sounds interesting, come join in the fun of the oldest, and most diverse, group dedicated to Philippine railways and other transport.
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Showing posts with label Passenger Carriages. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Passenger Carriages. Show all posts

Monday, January 20, 2025

2010: RANDOM ROLLINGSTOCK - PART 3


Howdee, and welcome to the 26th year of the 'Philippine Railway Historical Society', a celebration of a quarter century of existence.
We will be looking back on those 26 years later on in the year, but most of 2026 will be spent looking back on our massive 2010 visit.
Due to the huge variety of photos taken during the 2010 trip, we will be separating the different subjects into various posts over the next 12 months. 

Locomotives - Rollingstock - Infrastructure
Railcars

This post marks the second installment of random rolling stock photographs taken in 2010. Interestingly, while back in Australia I've always been more interested in locomotives, infrastructure, and to some extent railcars, my time in the Philippines has sparked a growing fascination with rolling stock. I've set myself the goal of capturing photos of every surviving piece since 2004.

Occasionally, more historic rolling stock makes appearances on our blog or in discussions on our main members forum.

If you find an interest in non-railways topics in the Philippines, you are invited to check out our 
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7A-2007 being taken back to the carriage shed at Tutuban Yard.
This was the Tutuban - Biñan set.
This carriage is stored at Caloocan as of January 2025.
Photo: Brad Peadon


7A-2006 also being taken back to the carriage shed at Tutuban Yard.
This was the Tutuban - Biñan set.
Carriage is now scrapped.
Photo: Brad Peadon


7A-2019 being taken back to the carriage shed at Tutuban Yard.
This was the Tutuban - Biñan set.
Carriage is now scrapped.
Photo: Brad Peadon


7A-2015 as with the above shots.
Carriage is now scrapped.
Photo: Brad Peadon


7A-2014 as with the above shots.
This carriage is stored at Tutuban as of January 2025.
Photo: Brad Peadon


A couple of near new Rotem sets in the carriage shed as the Biñan set joins them.
Photo: Brad Peadon


 7C-114.
Sitting in Tutuban yard.
This carriage is stored at Tutuban as of January 2025.
Photo: Brad Peadon



NR-09.
Sitting in Tutuban yard.
This carriage is stored at Tutuban as of January 2025.
Photo: Brad Peadon


7A class carriages sitting at Tutuban station.
Photo: Brad Peadon



7A-2029 sitting at Tutuban station.
Carriage is now scrapped.
Photo: Brad Peadon



Inside 7A-2007 looking out onto PNR heritage loco 902.
About to depart on that evenings Biñan service.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Now scrapped 7A-2006 sitting at Tutuban station.
Photo: Brad Peadon



Biñan service about to depart Tutuban.
The service would operate to Biñan then stable overnight to operate back in the morning.
Photo: Brad Peadon



7A-2014 at Tutuban station.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Fuel tanker TF-71 in Tutuban yard.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Flat FL-472 in Tutuban yard.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Boxcar BC-583 in Tutuban yard.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Flat FL-255 in Tutuban yard.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Flat FL-1 (type leader) in Tutuban yard.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Tutuban yard.
Photo: Brad Peadon


7A-2014 at Tutuban station.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Now scrapped 7A-2029 at Tutuban station.
Photo: Brad Peadon



Now scrapped 7A-2006 at Tutuban station.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Recently restored CAR-4s bogie at Ligao (Bicol).
Photo: Brad Peadon


Inside carriage CAR-4 at Ligao (Bicol).
Photo: Brad Peadon


Recently restored CAR-1s bogie at Ligao (Bicol).
Photo: Brad Peadon


Above and below.
Inside carriage CAR-1 at Ligao (Bicol).
Photo: Brad Peadon



Recently restored CAR-3s bogie at Ligao (Bicol).
Photo: Brad Peadon



Inside carriage CAR-3 at Ligao (Bicol).
Photo: Brad Peadon
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The videos above showcase the old Caloocan Workshops, an integral part of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) infrastructure, which first opened its doors in 1906. Since its inception, this facility has played a pivotal role in the maintenance, repair, and construction of rolling stock, crucially supporting the operations of the railway network in the Philippines, especially in the greater Manila area.

Over the years, the workshops have adapted to meet the evolving needs of the PNR, making significant contributions to the development and upkeep of the country's railway infrastructure. However, with the gradual reduction of the railway system's scale, the prominence of the Caloocan Workshops has also diminished.

Note that despite the thumbnails, it was not to be our last coverage of the Caloocan Workshops.
We would return for one last time in 2023 to historically cover it just prior to the Manila system closing (they like to say temporarily, but we'll see).

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MrX, Nhing, and Onyo.
Mark Chua (PNR)
Tanggol Lao (PNR)

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Monday, October 27, 2014

Some Random Philippine Piccies Pt1


                                                                 Howdee all,
                  Yes, yes, you don't need to tell me - it has been some time since I last posted.
  One has been quite busy with rail hobby related things Down Under and, as such, my Philippine railway activities have taken a back seat for a while.
  We are trying to set up the ground work for rail tours to help support preservation attempts around Australia.
  Similar to what we were doing a few years ago for the Philippines - but with the time needed to actually achieve dividends without constant pressure.

  I've been watching with much amusement the changing railfan scene there in the Philippines and am happy to see a new group of young guys carrying on the passion I once had. Their reports and railway visits are great and I look forward to meeting them one day.
  To the PNR Train Enthusiasts Fanclub, the PRHS wishes you all the best.

  On the other hand there is the, not totally unexpected, demise of RIHSPI and another offshoot group in the "Manila Railroad Club' who plan to preserve the little bit that has not been scrapped during the original groups term of existence.
  The same old secrecy and powers at the helm, well, it does not instill much confidence.
  Hopefully I am wrong as their plans to restore 906 (and hopefully 902) depend on it.

 I've been getting some random shots prepared for Flickr and thought I would take the opportunity to stick them up here.
  There will be a lot more to come. But for now, I hope you harvey very fun time enjoying this random delicious selection of photographic tidbits. 


Divisoria - the place to head for cheap bargains and rip off DVDs.


The now scrapped 7A-2001 believed to be a victim of the Quezon accident is seen here at the Tayuman carriage shed in 2009.

Another 7A example in a slightly better condition at Tutuban station.
These were a second hand donation from Japan back in the early 2000s.



While checking out the situation in the loco shed I was surprised to hear a horn in the distance.
A quick sprint revealed 5009 leaving the yard on a perway train for the south.
 For once the sun was situated perfectly :-)



A Pandacan Transportation bus just for something different.

Stay tuned for more random helpings.

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Sunday, July 26, 2009

Photo by Happosai taken in July!

THE SEARCH FOR BLUE OCTOBER

As a rollingstock researcher I was very interested in Happ's piccies the other day of PNR rollingstock being violated by scrappers torches, missing their chances at preservation.
The question now arises as to which they were.As of June, when I was there, the following 7A types still existed.
It is believed that 7A members were the basis of this violation, which is surprising as the CMC/CTC were next in line (unless of course all these have already been done).
In coming days I shall be narrowing the list of suspects - if anyone else can help, please email me.
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UPDATED 27-07-2009 (11.53, 12.25, 12.36, 13.49)
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2001 - Believed to be one of the current scrappings!
2002 - Likely being scrapped.
2004 - AR Caloocan.
2005 - Believed to be one of the current scrappings!
2006 - In service
2007 - In service
2008 - In service
2009 - In service
2010 - SCRAPPED
2012 - AR Caloocan
2013 - AR Caloocan
2014 - In service
2015 - In service
2016 - In service
2017 - Believed slated for repair at Manila.
2018 - AR Caloocan
2019 - In service
2020 - Likely being scrapped.
2022 - AR Caloocan
2023 - AR Caloocan
2024 - AR Caloocan
2025 - In service
2026 - Likely being scrapped.
2027 - Believed scrapped in July before inaugeration.
2028 - AR Caloocan
2029 - In service
2030 - Believed slated for repair at Tayuman.

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Friday, March 6, 2009

~~ ANOTHER MYSTERY CARRIAGE ~~


Can anyone identify this carriage currently captive at Naga?
Seems to be part of a local departmental train, a BC (557) wearing the same livery and labeled TOOL CAR.

Paul Hornby recently visited this interesting location down in Bicol and took a listing of all wagons present.
These will appear on the 'Philippine Fleetlist' website shortly.
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Monday, March 24, 2008

John Currey Collection!


The view from the original Tutuban station looking towards Tayuman yard.
Legazpi passenger to the left.
22-02-1986

Photo: John Currey
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Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Caloocan Workshops Piccies!

The TRAINS.COM forum has a few good recent shots of Caloocan workshops for anyone interested.

Probably disappointing to note that little has changed since our visit there last year :-(

TRAINS.COM

Brad
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Monday, January 28, 2008

RDO-204 'Update'


Further to our piece on RDO-204, local photographer Jess informs me that the vehicle still exists in Hondagua.

Am unsure if the railway society has made any enquiries about it yet. Hopefully some steps have been taken to ensure survival of this interesting vehicle while the line is closed and subsequently rebuilt. Its loss would be very regretable.

PHOTO: Taken by local photographer 'Jess'.


Brad
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