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

PART 1

The railway workshops in Caloocan is believed to have been built around the 1910s, or 1920s, with a refurbishment in 1989 (reopening in 1990). This refurbishment is thought to be mostly external, with signs of the original structure, most notably the round windows,  still being visible.


Photographer Unknown - From Defunct RIHSPI Group.

I first went to the workshops during a visit to Manila in 1999. At the time, my main interest was still in the locomotives, the obsession with Philippine rollingstock, and infrastructure coming in later visits. Each time I have returned to the country, I have made an effort to drop in and record what is there.
Late in 2018, I was made aware that the whole workshop complex was to be redeveloped for use as car stabling siding related to the new north line (currently being built), with the workshop being transfer somewhere south of Manila.
It was this news that spurred me on to, not only get as many last shots as possible, but to do this multi-part article covering the workshops over the last two decades.

The inspiration for this project, which will likely run over the next few months, is with immeasurable thanks (maraming salamat) to 'Philippine National Railways' General Manager, Sir Jun Magno. Mr Magno inspires with both a passion for the future, and for the heritage, of the local railways.
Thanks also go to the many members of PNR management and staff who have helped me over the years.

In coming parts, we shall look at the workshops, locomotives and rollingstock, listings and other items related to the workshop.

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We are seeking photos, notes and documents related to the Caloocan Workshops for adding in this project.
Did you work at Caloocan? Were you a visitor to the workshops?
Please email us, we would love to hear from you.

Kogane was undergoing an extensive refurbishment and would be released in the newest livery, along with a new glass that would allow the wire grills to become a thing of the past.

Probably the most important car in the workshop would be PC-286, President Marcos's 'Presidential Car'. Originally numbered 777, the 286 number reflects the date he was removed from power.
Today the car remains locked up, but internally it is empty. To date, not photos of the car in use have been found.

Machine Shop - January 26th 1972

TA-5, by this time she was the last survivor of her class.

Like the author, these were Australian made. :-)

Thanks to Dirk Paul Celoso, Mark Chua and Sir Jun Magno (PNR GM).

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.

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Caloocan Railway Workshops

The End Is Nigh.

  For me, the thought that this may be the last time I will ever this magnificent workshop is quite heartbreaking.
  For 20 years I have come here to experience the history that these walls contain. Every single visit you would see something new.
  Progress is about to catch up with the Caloocan Workshop, with its being replaced by a train storage facility for the new line up north.
  Manila visits will never be quite the same.

  I was honoured to not only be able to again visit, but also to briefly partake in the workshop Christmas party.
Salamat.

More images from the 20th anniversary visit of the
'Philippine Railway Historical Society' shortly.

PRHS   1999-2019

A look back to that first year.