LRT project updates

December 2018

Updates viewable here.

900 Class Refurbishment

Project

  The second stage of the 900 class has seen two, with a third expected, locomotives hauled down south to Binan. From here they are transferred by road to Desco (GE licencee in the Philippines) for a major refurbishment.
  First it was 913 (Jan 24th), followed my PNR flagship 902 (Jan 25th), both of which are now in the Desco plant. It is believed that 914 will follow.

  The following photos have been generously supplied by long time PRHS member 'Mark Chua' and should not be used for any purpose without first asking him. He is contactable through the PRHS.
  We thank Mark immensely for allowing us to share these great shots of locomotive 902 (our PRHS mascot).

And 913

Photos: Property of Mark Chua

More news as it happens.

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 20th ANNIVERSARY

MAGAZINE.

Being Distributed Now

Limited Stock

Celebrating 20 Great Years

Of The PRHS.

Another look at PNR's heavy haulers, the 900 class.
Both a beautiful looking locomotive, and an amazingly reliable one given the conditions they sometimes find themselves in.

919 thought to be the last operational locomotive to wear the 'Philippine 2000' livery.

My first visit to one of my favourite locations.
Tayuman Locomotive Shed.
921 and 916 still exist and are operational. The later was originally numbered 908.
904 would later carry the 908 number.

917 at the original Alabang station.
It was later replaced by a new station on the other side of the level crossing just visible in the background.
Ones asawa, and her cousin, are seen standing in the middle of the perway.