Philippine National Railways Preservation Status

PHILIPPINE NATIONAL RAILWAYS PRESERVATION STATUS

COMPILED BY - BRAD PEADON PHILIPPINE RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MARCH 2012

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Thank you to Karel Brouwers, Brian Young, Brian South and the ’Philippine Railways Advocacy Group’ for their contributions to this issue. Thanks also to a few people from within the Philippine National Railways who graciously share information and wish to remain anonymous.

REFERECES:

Philippine Railway Historical Society (PRHS)- Various Websites • PRHS Homepage: http://philippine-railways.blogspot.com • PRHS Blogsite: http://philippinerailwayhistoricalsociety.blogspot.com PhilippineRailways Yahoogroup (Operated by PRHS) Philippine Modelling Yahoogroup (Operated by PRHS) Railways Of The Philippines—Late Reg Carter

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PHILIPPIE RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY RAILFAS GUIDE TO THE PHILIPPIES Starting as the ‘Philippine Railways SIG’ in 1999, the society set up as a means to learn about the Philippines, share information and This guide is meant to share the latest information connect people with a similar with people around the world who share an interest interest. in Philippine railways. The group is mostly internet based, though we did go through a The intention is to occasionally grow the guide small period as an official group with the plan to help preserve rail- and issue updated versions electronically, while a way items in the Philippines. With mass scrapping of the majority of smaller hard copy version will be sent to PNR rollingstock in 2010, the idea was set aside and we returned to our people, railway archives and other places with original purpose. similar interests. Our occasional magazine/ ‘Along Da Riles’ is the last link to these days and has taken on a life of its own. It continues solely through HOW CA YOU HELP contributions by myself and a few significant other people who care. Our internet activities are vast. We are regularly emailed with en- Of course both this guide and our ‘other quiries both historical and of a more general nature and we are publications require corrections, updates and any happy to help where possible. additional information. We have numerous websites accessible All our society publications rely on the through: generosity of people who willingly share http://philippinerailways.blogspot.com information, and even funds, to benefit others. We also have a number of Yahoogroup This publication will cover the latest information forums for sharing information and meeting on the Philippine railways, while others in planning others: will cover the railways in a more historical content PhilippineRailways LocoShed_Photography_Philippines [email protected] Philippine_Modelling Philippine_Transportation All our work is voluntary and solely to promote Look forward to meeting you on a forum soon! the Philippine railways and its related hobby

COVER PHOTO: Brad Peadon 2010 Past and Present Preservation Groups

aga (Proposed)

A proposed project to restore local items of local interest. Idea currently shelved in favour of other interests.

egros Island

Numerous locomotives, pretty much all steam, preserved locally around the island (see listing)

Railways and Industrial Heritage Society Philippines Inc

Set up in 2007 by members of the then ‘Philippine Railways SIG (now PRHS)’. Numerous projects announces, see listing.

San Fernando (La Union)

Local group has preserved the local station as a museum.

Semirara Island (Private)

Private operation based on the mine located here. No further information at this time.

Tarlac Railway Station

Local group wishing to restore and preserve Tarlac station on the closed north line. (Contact PRHS for more details). Most recent restoration was the Abad Santos signalbox in Blumentritt.

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Vehicle Location Project Owner Status Announced ? Tarlac Complete Armed Statically preserved outside the ‘Armed (Armed Forces Forces Forces Museum of the Province of Tar- Museum) Museum lac’. Next to Kampo Aquino Military Base. (2007) 4wBC (last intact) Tutuban (2012) 2009 (RIHSPI) PNR Vehicle still used by PNR

CMC- ? Tutuban (2010) 2010 (RIHSPI) PNR Earmarked for preservation.

Dormatory Car Tutuban (2012) 2010 (RIHSPI) PNR Fund raising announced 2010. No advice. TF - ??? Tutuban (2010) 2010 (RIHSPI) PNR Earmarked for preservation.

RDO-204 Observation Hondagua (2010) 2010 (RIHSPI) PNR Vehicle was to be removed to safekeep- Car (last) ing in 2010. Currently still in Hondagua. Preservation Locomotives

ID Builder Details Previous Owner Notes

1 Henschel 20920 of 1927 Central Azucarera de Statically displayed in front of Luisita Mall Tarlac (Tarlac Province) without tender and with makeshift carriages. (2007) 1 Baldwin 38639 of 1912 San Carlos Milling Co Statically preserved outside mill. (2007)

2 Baldwin 60506 of 1928 Pampanga Sugar Statically preserved in good condition at Development Co Riverbanks Mall (2010) 4 Porter 4747 of 1910? Central Azucarera de La Statically preserved at mill entrance. (2007) Carlota 5 Baldwin 53524 of 1920 Central Azucarera La Privately owned, Semirara Island, Carlota (Sugar Mill) Philippines 2011. No further advice. 6 Davenport 1859 of 1921 Central Azucarera La Statically preserved in good condition Carlota (Sugar Mill) outside Star City Amusement Park (2010) 7 Vulcan ? Bacolod-Murcia Milling Statically preserved at site of mill. There is Co some belief that it may be the mills #6. (2007) 7 Baldwin 58779 of 1925 Central Azucarera de Statically preserved outside mill. (2011) Bais 7 Henschel 25744 of 1953 San Carlos Milling Co Statically preserved inside mill. (2007)

8 ? Henschel ? 21455 of 1929 C.A. Don Pedro Statically preserved at the Plaza de Roxas park in the centre of Nasugbu (2008) 8 Keikoko ? Central Azucarera La Privately owned, Semirara Island, Carlota (Sugar Mill) Philippines 2011. No further advice. 9 Lima Shay 2759? of 1914 Lopez Sugar Corporation Statically preserved in Lopez (2007). Originally of the Insular Lumber Company. 10 Lima Shay 3264 of 1924 Lopez Sugar Corporation Statically preserved in Lopez (2007). Originally of the Adams Bank Lumber Company (USA), then the Insular Lumber Company. 13B Baldwin 58473 of 1932 Victorias Milling Co Statically preserved at mill gate. (2007)

100 Baldwin 52436 of 1919 Central Azucarera de La Privately owned, Semirara Island, Carlota Philippines 2011. No further advice. 101 Baldwin 53075 of 1920 Central Azucarera de La Privately owned, Semirara Island, Carlota Philippines 2011. No further advice. 102 Baldwin 53076 of 1920 Central Azucarera de La Privately owned, Semirara Island, Carlota Philippines 2011. No further advice. 103 Baldwin 53181 of 1920 Central Azucarera de La Privately owned, Semirara Island, Carlota Philippines 2011. No further advice. 104 Baldwin 53536 of 1920 Central Azucarera de La Privately owned, Semirara Island, Carlota Philippines 2011. No further advice. 105 Baldwin 58490 of 1925 Central Azucarera de La Statically preserved along road west of La Carlota Carlota City. (2007) 106 Baldwin 59268 of 1926 Central Azucarera de La Privately owned, Semirara Island, Philip- Carlota pines 2011. No further advice. 107 Baldwin 37810 of 1912 Central Azucarera de La Privately owned, Semirara Island, Philip- Carlota pines 2011. No further advice. 108 Baldwin 52937 of 1920 Central Azucarera de La Statically preserved at La Carlota Pavilion, Carlota Panaad Park (Mansilingan, Bacolod) (2007) 109 ALCo (Cooke) 63142 of 1921 Central Azucarera de La Privately owned, Semirara Island, Philip- Carlota pines 2011. No further advice. 110 ALCo (Cooke) 63140 of 1921 Central Azucarera de La Privately owned, Semirara Island, Philip- Carlota pines 2011. No further advice. 114 Nippon Sharyo 2329 0f 1963 MRR/PNR Statically preserved at Lapaz (Panay Island) in a reasonable condition. Formerly 3502. BM-1 ALCo 65334 of 1923 Bacolod-Murcia Milling Statically preserved, without tender, outside Co KIA car dealership in Iloilo City. (Panay Is- land) (2007)

BUDA 21 - Track Car MRR/PNR Under restoration to operational condition - Inspection Cardona (RIHSPI, 2009 ). Project continu- ing. BUDA 22 - Track Car MRR/PNR RIHSPI- Statically preserved at Tutuban sta- Inspection tion as part of historical display. Cabanatuan Kerr Stuart 777 of 1905 MRR/PNR Statically preserved at Tutuban station as part of historical display. Dagupan Kerr Stuart 1021 of 1907 MRR/PNR Statically preserved at Tutuban station as part of historical display. Urdaneta 17 Dubbs 2577 of 1890 MRR/PNR Statically preserved in bad condition at Dagupan City. Originally at Tutuban.

NOTE: Other La Carlota diesels were also forwarded to Semirara Island in the Philippines. Numbers needed. PRESERVATIO STRUCTURES

Structure Location Project Owner Status Announced

Abad Santos Signalbox Triangulo, Blumentritt 2009 (RIHSPI) PNR Externally completed 2010

Caloocan Semaphore Caloocan (Original 2010 (PRHS/ PNR Proposal put forth to obtain and restore Signal Station) RIHSPI) the last intact semaphore at Caloocan. Signal still in existence (2012) Paco Station (Original) Paco, Manila 2009 ? A combined push by RIHSPI and others in 2009 reportedly lead to the structure being saved for preservation and a possible museum. No further advice (2012). Tarlac Station Tarlac 2011 PNR Local group interested in preserving as a museum (2012).

San Fernando Station San Fernando, 2010 PNR Local effort to restore and turn station La Union into a museum. No further advice. (2012) Solis Signalbox Triangulo, Tondo 2010 (RIHSPI) PNR Awaiting Funding PRESERVATIO OVERSEAS

ID Builder Details Owner otes (Philippines) 2 Baldwin 52199 of 1919 Hawaiian Named Peter Francis Davies, reported sold to private Philippine Co individual or other in California. (2007)

8 Baldwin 16437 of 1900 Hawaiian Named David G. Semple, Sold to the Kauai Plantation Rail- Philippine Co way (Kilohana, Hawaii) and under restoration in California. (2007). Originally of the Honolulu Sugar Corporation. 9 Baldwin 43246 of 1919 Hawaiian Named Douglas G . McCleod, Sold to the Kauai Plantation Philippine Co Railway (Kilohana, Hawaii) and under restoration in Califor- nia. (2007). Originally of the Honolulu Sugar Corporation. 14P Porter 6465 of 1920 Victorias Milling Sold an exported to Victoria (Australia) in 1984, it was again Co sold in 2009 and exported from Australia to an unknown buyer. 17BG Bagnall 2227 of 1924 Victorias Milling Originally of the Kowloon-Canton Railway, now preserved at Co the Hong Kong Railway Museum.

18BG Bagnall 2228 of 1924 Victorias Milling Originally of the Kowloon-Canton Railway, currently disman- Co tled at the KCR Ho Tung Lau Rolling Stock Maintenance Centre.

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