ROTEM CAB

Howdee one and all.
Over the years, I have been somewhat privileged to take part in some interesting events on the
'Philippine National Railways'.

Back in 2009 the South Korean built ROTEM railcars were being delivered. For once I was in he country at the right time and got to witness both the delivery of new sets and take part in some trials that took place on the south line (in Manila).

It was during the later that we were invited to check out the drivers cab of the set we were trialing.
Thought some shots of the, then new, DMU cab may be of interest to our readers. 

Contrary to appearances, I didn't actually drive it.

If you look closely, you can make out the old PNR logo underneath the new one above.

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Abad Santos Box

The Abad Santos signalbox is one of three that existed on the railway triangle in Tondo, Manila. Of the three, only this and Solis signalbox are till in existence, with Solis being the only one still reasonably intact.
Back around 2009, there was an effort made to restore the Abad Santos box, however, it has deteriorated badly over the years since.

A look at the Abad Santos Signalbox in 2018.

The 'Manila Railroad Club' mentioned plans to restore the Solis box. But a 2018 inspection did not reveal any work having been done.

A look at the Solis Signalbox in 2018.

The following selection of photos, from the collection of the late Bill Sullivan, show Abad Santos in 2008.
The 14 lever frame is truly magnificent and it is hoped it finds it's way into one of the couple of preservation proposals currently in motion.

You will note the 'Saxby and Farmer Ltd' on the end of the frame.

The company Saxby and Farmer was originally started by John Saxby and John Stinson Farmer, in 1861, to manufacture railway signalling equipment.
In 1920 Westinghouse Brake Co Ltd and Saxby & Farmer Ltd merged. 

Entrance into the lower level of Abad Santos signalbox.

Today, these stairs, and this east facing wall, are now all gone, with the 

roof in partial collapse.

Rear of the signalbox.

West wall of signalbox.

John Saxby information.

Includes a United Kingdom signalbox built by him.

PNR Fleetlist - May 2020

CLASS	#	YEAR	MODEL	LIVERY	DATE	NOTES
900	902	1973	U15C	Blue/Red	5/2020	Desco Engineering - Rebuild Ongoing
	906	1979	U14C	Blue/Red	4/2019	Beyond Economical Repair - Caloocan
	911	1979	U14C	Blue/Red	4/2019	Beyond Economical Repair - Caloocan
	913	1979	U14C	Blue/Red	5/2020	Desco Engineering - Rebuild Ongoing
	914	1979	U14C	Blue/Red	4/2019	Await repair - Caloocan
	915	1979	U14C	Blue/Red	4/2019	Await Repair - Caloocan
	916	1979	U14C	Blue/Red		In Service
	917	1991	U15C	Orange	4/2020	In Service
	918	1991	U15C	Blue/Red		In Service
	919	1991	U15C	Blue/Red		In Service
	920	1991	U15C	Blue/Red	4/2019	Beyond Economical Repair - Caloocan
	921	1991	U15C	Blue/Red		In Service
	922	1991	U15C	Blue/Red	5/2020	In Service
2500	2535	1979	U10B	Blue/Red		Non-Operational - Manila
	2538	1979	U10B	Blue/Gold	5/2020	Transfered from Naga to Caloocan
	2540	1979	U10B	Blue	5/2000	Operational - Tutuban shunter (Now with poly carb glass installed)
5000	5001	1992	U6B	Blue/Red		Allocated Naga - In Service
	5002	1992	U6B	Blue/Red		Non-Operational
	5003	1992	U6B	Blue/Red		Allocated Naga - Non-Operational
	5004	1992	U6B	Blue/Red		Non-Operational - Manila
	5005	1992	U6B	Blue/Red		Non-Operational - Manila
	5006	1992	U6B	Blue/Red		Non-Operational- Manila
	5007	1992	U6B	Blue/Red		Non-Operational - Manila
	5008	1992	U6B	Blue/Red		Non-Operational - Manila
	5009	1992	U6B	Blue/Red	5/2020	In Service, Allocate To Manila
	5010	1992	U6B	Red/Yellow		Beyond Economical Repair, Heavily stripped
6000-	TBC	2019	LM250	Orange	4/2020	Tutuban 1905903-1
7000	TBC	2019	LM250	Orange	4/2020	Tutuban 1905903-2
TBC	TBC	2020	?	Orange	4/2020	Under Construction - INKA Indonesia
	TBC	2020	?	Orange	4/2020	Under Construction - INKA Indonesia
	TBC	2020	?	Orange	4/2020	Under Construction - INKA Indonesia
						Limited services due to Coronavirus.
						Thanks: Mark Chua (PNR/PRHS)
						Date Column-Date of most recent update (New)
						Compiled: Brad Peadon (April 2020)
						Philippine Railway Historical Society
						Corrections/Additions Are Welcome.

Now scrapped General Electric U15C locomotive, 909, is seen sitting outside the locomotive shed at Tayuman (Manila, Philippines).

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The compiling of this listing is thanks to the help of many 'Philippine Railway Historical Society' members.
Special thanks to Mark Chua for his tireless help.

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SPOTLIGHT ON - 7A CLASS

The 7A class (former 'Japanese National Railways' 12 and 14 series) carriages were donated to the 'Philippine National Railways' between 1999 and 2001. They were to become a familiar sight both on local Manila services, as well as provincial runs through to Legaspi.
They were mostly built during the 1970s, though construction did start in 1969. There were various manufacturers of the cars, these being 'Fuji Heavy Industries', 'Niigata Engineering' and 'Nippon Sharyo'. This later builder having also supplied the 3500 class new to the Philippines.
Today, only a few 7A class survive, in rather bad condition, so we thought we would have a look through the PRHS archive and check them out over the years.
Enjoy. 
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7A-2001
Japan # 14 48 - 1974
Withdrawn following Padre Burgos accident (2004)
Scrapped

7A-2002
Japan # 14 49 - 1974
Withdrawn following Padre Burgos accident (2004)

Scrapped

7A-2003
Japan # 14 52 - 1973
Withdrawn following Padre Burgos accident (2004)

Situation Unknown

7A-2004
Japan # 14 53 - 1973

Believed Scrapped

7A-2005
Japan # 14 204 - 1974

Believed Scrapped

7A-2006
Japan # 12 116 - 1977
Part of last COMMEX set (Binan)

Believed Scrapped

7A-2007
Japan # 12 111 - 1977
Part of last COMMEX set (Binan)

Still existing (December 2019)

7A-2008
Japan # 12 114 - 1977

Believed Scrapped

7A-2009 (Now CAR-5)
Japan # Unknown

Still Exists

7A-2011
Japan # 12 124 - 1970

Believed Scrapped

7A-2012
Japan # 12 125 - 1970

Believed Scrapped

7A-2013
Japan # 12 231 - 1971

Believed Scrapped

7A-2014
Japan # 12 232 - 1971

Believed Scrapped

7A-2015
Japan # 12 ??? - 1971
Part of last COMMEX set (Binan)

Believed Scrapped

CAR-4 (7A-2016)
Japan # 12 234 - 1971

Still Existing.

7A-2019
Japan # 12 325 - 1977

Scrapped 2015

7A-2021
Japan # ? - 19??

Scrapped

7A-2023
Japan # 12 373 - 1978

Believed Scrapped

7A-2025
Japan # 12 372 - 1978

Only 7A to wear the Filtrack livery.
Still existing (December 2019)

7A-2026
Japan # 12 262 - 1978

Believed Scrapped

7A-2027
Japan # 12 373 - 1978Withdrawn following Padre Burgos accident (2004)

Scrapped 2009

7A-2029
Japan # 12 374 - 1978Part of last COMMEX set (Binan)

Believed Scrapped

12-801 (Japanese Number)
Japan # 12 801 - 1978Still Existing.

I would like to thank the 'Philippine National Railways' for their ongoing support of my research into their rollingstock over the years.
Special thanks to Mark Chua (PNR) for his help with this article.

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